Play Back Forward explores the legacy of Brighton and Hove’s early film pioneers, George Albert Smith, Laura Bayley Smith, and James Williamson. The exhibition weaves together archival films, creative responses by young people, and new collaborative works by artists Chahine Fellahi and Annis Joslin. Exhibition dates and times: 4 October 2025 – 12 April 2026,…
Where cinema history was made – relive the magic on screen with a special screening in St Ann’s Well Gardens Step back into the birthplace of British cinema with an unforgettable evening dedicated to the work of pioneering filmmakers George Albert Smith and Laura Bayley Smith. At St Ann’s Well Gardens – the very place…
Both Sides Now 10 – a decade of moving image cultural exchange Both Sides Now 10 marks a decade of collaboration between videoclub (UK) and Videotage (Hong Kong), presenting a vibrant international programme of moving image works by artists from the UK and Hong Kong. This landmark tenth edition reflects on ten years of creative…
Dreamy Place is videoclub’s annual event of art and creative tech. Designed to engage curious minds of all ages, and including interactive media, games, dance, and music, the festival harnesses tech and play to explore some serious topics such as surveillance, the environment, philosophy, data, memory, and identities. In 2025, Dreamy Place lands in Brighton…
Brighton & Hove’s Wonderland – a talk and heritage film screening with Dr Frank Gray Date and time: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 at 2 – 3pmLocation: The Hop 50+, Cornerstone Community Centre, St John’s Church, Church Road, Hove BN3 2FLPrice: Free, no need to book The end of the 19th Century was an era of technological…
Days of Wonder: Press Play is a hands-on creativity day for children, families, and adults curious about film and media heritage. Explore new ways to play with and reimagine the film archive through optical tricks, experimental animation, zine-making and more. Activities are inspired by the Play Back Forward exhibition at Hove Museum, including workshops led…
Watch the Selected 15 programme online between 1-7 August 2025 The screening programme was available to watch between 1-7 August – above is the trailer for the programme. Selected 15 brings together some of the most vital new voices in moving image. Curated in collaboration with the artists shortlisted for the 2024 Film London Jarman Award – Larry Achiampong,…
Both Sides Now 10 – a decade of moving image cultural exchange Both Sides Now 10 marks a decade of collaboration between videoclub (UK) and Videotage (Hong Kong), presenting a vibrant international programme of moving image works by artists from the UK and Hong Kong. This landmark tenth edition reflects on ten years of creative…
For the 11th Vital Capacities residency, we partner with Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network and Wysing Arts Centre to work with artists from the UK and Hong Kong. From 1 August, artists Chan Long Fung, Lazarus, Leah Clements, and Elora Kadir will join Vital Capacities to undertake research and develop new work. Over the…
A touring programme of new artists’ film and video – nominated by the 2024 Jarman Award shortlist Selected 15 brings together some of the most vital new voices in moving image. Curated in collaboration with the artists shortlisted for the 2024 Film London Jarman Award – Larry Achiampong, Maeve Brennan, Melanie Manchot, Rosalind Nashashibi, Sin…
From Indo-futuristic museum to sonic archive, we presented a series of talks by artists and curators exploring Asian futurism in contemporary art practice, as part of Sudden Beams 3 at Dreamy Place Festival. Talks were presented in conjunction with 4A. I.: Elsewhere in India—an exhibition held at 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art in Sydney,…
The Wonder Club is a creative programme for young people interested in experimental filmmaking and visual arts practice. Sign up for THE WONDER CLUB Spring 2025 here For ages 13-18 years. Free to participate. Monthly on Saturdays at Hove Museum of Creativity. Discover the roots of filmmaking with artist Chahine FellahiTake part in hands-on workshops where you’ll…
videoclub will be participating in Light Up Crawley Festival on 28 February and 1 March, showing two films as part of the programme, Gaps in the Light by Lila Dance and WARRIOR WOMEN: Past, Present and Future by Project Female. Light Up Crawley Festival is coming to Crawley Town Centre on Friday 28 February and…
Discover the Secrets Beneath Brighton Railway Station at Phoenix Art Space 📍 Phoenix Art Space, 10-14 Waterloo Pl, Brighton BN2 9NB🗓️ Preview: 12th February, 5:30-7:30pm. Open: 13-23 February, 12-5pm, Wed-Sun 2025. Underworld uncovers the fascinating, hidden history of the underground spaces beneath Brighton Railway Station, including the enigmatic Cab Road tunnel. Built in 1841 as…
A Saturday of hands-on play with film and digital media featuring experiments with animation, magic lantern slides and zine making. Perfect for curious families. Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of filmmaking with artists and filmmakers. Dive into Brighton & Hove’s groundbreaking film history as you create your own animations, experience magic…
