Courses & Clubs at Depot
We understand that film is more than just a pastime or mere escapism and through our programme of courses, clubs, screenings, discussions & workshops we aim to promote an appreciation of cinema in all its forms, from all corners of the world.
Browse our selection for kids, teens and adults. We have opportunities for all education providers too.
For queries or a conversation about anything education related please email Anthony our Education Manager at [email protected]. For work experience related queries, please contact [email protected].
Previous courses at Depot have included:
The Art of Directing
Photography for Beginners
Oh No! Monsters! Stop Motion Workshop
Feel like you have something to offer Depot? Do you have big (or small) ideas for education projects but no home for them? Get in touch to see how we could help.
Script to Screen: Hands-On Filmmaking Course
Create a cinema-ready 4K film with Film Sussex. 8 Tuesday evening sessions (19:00 – 21:00) covering development and editing, plus a weekend shoot.
Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: in person at Depot
Price: £350
Full Dates:
Development sessions: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10
Weekend shoot: Nov Sat 14 + Sun 15 OR Sat 21 + Sun 22
Editing sessions: Nov 24, Dec 1, 8
What to Expect
✔️Creative Collaboration: Brainstorm and script a story as a small team.
✔️ Professional Guidance: Gain insights from an expert producer/director to navigate the filmmaking process.
✔️ Hands-On Practice: Work with the camera, sound, lighting, and post-production techniques like editing and colour grading.
✔️ Celebrate your achievement with a cinema screening at Depot of your 4K-ready short film.
All tickets are available on the Film Sussex website using the link below, not through Depot.
Booking link:
store.filmsussex.org/product/script-to-screen
Bridges to Democracy
Saturday 18 October
16:00
An overview of Thomas Paine’s time in Lewes, his democratic legacy, and its relationship to the film, The Uprising’s exploration of civil protest and the evolution of British democracy. Hosted by Leanne O’Boyle and Julian Bowker to complement the release of Paul Greengrass’ The Uprising.
Found Footage 101
Saturday 31 October
19:00 – 20:00
15+
£5.00
To tie in with Depot’s Halloween night screening of The Blair Witch Project, join us for an introductory talk exploring ‘found footage’ horror! This fun and accessible discussion will take place before the film, highlighting key themes and using case studies to illustrate different approaches.
Fast & Furious Screenwriting: Halloween
Saturday 7 November 2026
10:15 – 16:15
18+
£59.00
A practical one day workshop to help develop screenwriting skills, run by ScriptEase.
Got a scary idea? We will guide you through the process of crafting a spine-chilling story with a rich theme and characters that get right under your skin.
Making Your Micro-Budget Feature + Blockhead
Wednesday 11 November
18:00
15+
£15.00 (includes talk and film)
Tickets for this course include admission to the 20:00 screening of Blockhead
Join filmmaker Matt Harlock for a practical microbudget filmmaking workshop, followed by a special screening of his darkly comic thriller/horror BLOCKHEAD.
Autumn Light: Creative Photography
4 Wednesday evenings from 18 November – 9 December
19:00 – 20:30
£80
18+
November brings a completely different kind of light to photograph. Shorter days, low sun, changing weather and early evenings create opportunities to experiment with atmosphere, movement, shadow and artificial light.
Led by local photographer and teacher Kate Swanson, this practical course will help you understand your camera and become more confident and creative with your photography. Through a mixture of practical exercises, discussion and photography, we’ll explore aperture, shutter speed and ISO, alongside light, composition, colour and visual storytelling. As the evenings draw in, we’ll also experiment with photographing in lower light and making the most of the conditions rather than waiting for the ‘perfect’ light.
The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who know some of the basics but want to become more confident using their camera creatively.
You’ll need a digital camera that allows you to control aperture, shutter speed and ISO separately. A DSLR or mirrorless camera is ideal. If you’re unsure whether your camera is suitable, please get in touch before booking.
Fast & Furious Screenwriting: Ancestry (who do you think you are?)
Saturday 6 March 2027
10:15 – 16:15
18+
£59.00
A practical one day workshop to help develop screenwriting skills, run by ScriptEase.
Delving into your family’s history, is there someone from the past whose story needs to be told?
Fast & Furious Screenwriting: Writing Nature
Saturday 24 April 2027
10:15 – 16:15
18+
£59.00
A practical one day workshop to help develop screenwriting skills, run by ScriptEase.
The wisdom that nature can bring is often explored beautifully in film. Unpredictable, awe-inspiring and indomitable: a story inevitably unfolds when we try to become part of it. Here’s your chance to tell this story.
Fast & Furious Screenwriting: Rites Of Passage
Sunday 13 June 2027
10:15 – 16:15
18+
£59.00
A practical one day workshop to help develop screenwriting skills, run by ScriptEase.
Life-stages: first love, divorce or your first hearing aid – you have to go through them. Painful (yep), funny (could be) but unavoidable for sure and a happy hunting ground for screenwriters.
Customer notice:
In unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Depot to cancel a course, workshop or event listed here. We will endeavour to provide at least 48 hours notice to all customers via e-mail. In most circumstances, a member of our box office team will also attempt to contact customers by the phone number provided when booking, although this may not always be possible.
Please take care to enter all of your contact details correctly when booking, as without this information we will not be able to contact you regarding any changes or cancellations. A full refund, including any booking fees, will be issued if a course, workshop or event is cancelled by Depot.
If a course, workshop or event taking place over more than one session is cancelled before all sessions have been completed, Depot is only able to offer a proportional refund to cover the remaining, unattended sessions.
If you can no longer attend a course, workshop or event and wish to cancel your booking, Depot’s standard refund policy applies.
Scriptease is led by playwright Sara Clifford (www.inroads.org.uk) and filmmaker Lisa Fulthorpe (www.fireflyfilm.co.uk) who are both experienced teachers in their fields and who love bringing stories to life for the stage and screen.
These courses are fun, experimental and suitable for both beginners and more experienced writers. So if you’ve ever wanted to write a script come and give it a go!
Cinemas of the Mind
A screening with post-film discussion facilitated by Dr Jake Harvey, a forensic psychiatrist, and Jenny Leeburn, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, focusing on the psychological aspects of the film, and the emotional impact on the viewer.
Kino Collective
A group of young people dedicated to sharing an enthusiasm and knowledge of cinema through the hosting of specially selected screenings and events for young adults.
Book to Film Club
Depot’s Book to Film Club is a relaxed and open space to talk about books and movies. With classics, horror, and sci-fi on the shelf, there’s something for everyone to get their reading glasses on for.
Schools & Colleges
Looking for creative activities for your children? We offer courses in filmmaking, photography and animation. Sessions take place in our studio space and are run by experienced teachers and professionals. Want to watch a film linked to a module or class topic? Reward your group at the end of term with a screening? Want to showcase your group’s own productions, on the big screen? Ask about our private education screenings.