Homegrown
A Depot film strand shining a light on British Independent Cinema
Join us at Depot once a month for the latest in British Independent Cinema. We will be handpicking films that show the diversity and skill present across the industry – and inviting the filmmakers and actors themselves to join us and provide first hand personal insight into the process of making a film.
Our specific focus will be on uncovering gems that may find it harder to compete in the distribution landscape – films under the radar, the true independents. We know that 131 British films started shooting during Jan – Sep 2024, with a total production spend of £1.8 billion. There are lot of films being made, but what we see in the cinema is the tip of the iceberg. Together, let’s dive deeper and explore.
Films screening as part of Homegrown will be added to this page as soon as they go on sale.
Upcoming Screenings
Swimming Home
Tuesday 8 July, 17:30
Includes a Q&A with director Justin Anderson
Cert 15
Josef and his war correspondent partner Isabel find a naked stranger floating in the pool of their holiday villa.
When Isabel unexpectedly invites the stranger to stay, her presence takes root, the gaps between the family members grow, and Joe must confront the childhood memories he has locked away for so many years.
Why has the stranger come and is she even real?
Set against the dazzling beauty of an Aegean summer, the truth inside this story is that like life – nothing can be expected.
If you would like information about the content of this film, including potentially triggering material, please CLICK HERE for guidance from the BBFC
