Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026
23 February – 11 March 2026
The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), is back again. This is the place where cinema comes alive! We invite you to join us at Depot for another season of exciting screenings.
The Hotel of my Dream Image: Ⓒ 2012 Asako Yuzuki/Shinchosha Ⓒ 2024“The Hotel of my Dream“Film Partners
AURORA: What Happened To The Earth?
Wednesday 4 March & Saturday 7 March
Norwegian alt-pop artist AURORA, plays her biggest ever headline performance at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes as part of her What Happened To The Earth? Tour.
Soul to Soul
Friday 6 March
A feature length documentary about a historical, once in a lifetime concert which took place in Black Star Square in Accra on March 6th 1971 where some of the greatest Afro-American musicians of the time performed in front of 100,000 people as part of the 15th anniversary of the country’s independence celebrations.
From Struggle to Strength
Sunday 8 March, 10:00
A women-only participatory workshop facilitated by Dr Manal Ahmed of WeAreTheTree.org for International Women’s Day 2026
This workshop brings together women living with different forms of struggle — war and displacement, poverty and insecurity, caring responsibilities and ill health, racism and exclusion.
Talk: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg
The Last Kings of Hollywood
Tuesday 10 March, 18:30
In conversation with author Paul Fischer, hosted by author, critic and film historian Pamela Hutchinson.
Depot is excited to host our next author in-conversation with Paul Fischer to celebrate his latest book, ‘The Last Kings of Hollywood, Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema’ – the definitive account of one of the wildest and most influential periods of Hollywood history, starring the three most famous directors of all time and their tumultuous friendships.
Gentle, Angry Women
Thursday 12 March 2026, 17:30
Screened for International Woman’s Day 2026. Q&A with director Barbara Santi + more guests to be announced
A new generation of young female activists awakens to a powerful, forgotten chapter of women’s history. As they navigate the complexities of teenage life and social activism, three young women – Poppy (16), Xanthe (17), and Evie (19) – discover the remarkable Greenham Common Women’s Peace Movement.
Mother's Day
Set Menu & Film Screening
Sunday 15 March
Say thank you to someone special with a lunch and a film! Join us for musical magic with Mamma Mia and a delicious set menu.
Please allow 90 minutes for dining if you are watching a film afterwards.
Please note: tickets for the Mother’s Day film must be booked seperately from your restaurant reservation.
Palestine Comedy Club
Tuesday 17 March
Six Palestinian stand-up comedians write and tour a comedy show exploring the unlikely, often dark humour that surrounds the complexity of Palestinian identity.
Otherfield Documentaries
Wednesday 18 March – Thursday 30 July
Three insightful films from the most exciting voices in contemporary documentary filmmaking, all introduced by documentarian Jerry Rothwell. Screened in collaboration with Otherfield Film Festival.
Board Game Night
Thursday 26th March
These monthly meet-ups in the Depot Studio will provide a welcoming space for adults of all experience levels to connect, compete, and unwind over some great games.
No booking is required, and entry is free! Young people aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Made in Sussex Film Festival
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March
Made in Sussex is back for 2026, and this year’s festival showcases the very best of independent filmmaking from across Sussex—from bold student work to ambitious features, intimate documentaries to inventive shorts. Every film in our lineup represents the creativity, resilience, and vision of filmmakers who are making cinema happen against the odds.
Music with Movingsounds
Tuesday 31 March & 28 April
Movingsounds is inviting carers and those they look after with dementia to join us for uplifting musical fun with this interactive and varied workshop, bringing a mix of light heartedness, huge musical talent and spontaneity to each session.
Wine Tasting Sessions
New sessions added for 2026!
Our wine tasting sessions in Robert’s Bar are back! Join us as our guest wine experts take us on a journey through some the worlds best and most underappreciated wine regions.
The Comic Strip Presents... Live
Sunday 19 April, 14:00
Join Robin Ince (broadcaster, author & former host of Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage) for a retrospective of the best of The Comic Strip films – plus live on stage interviews and an audience question and answer session with Peter Richardson and Alexei Sayle.
Rose of Nevada
Thursday 30 April, 17:30
Live post-screening Q&A with director Mark Jenkin
A fishing boat, the Rose of Nevada, lost with all hands 30 years ago, mysteriously reappears in the old harbour of a forgotten Cornish village.
Antonioni Season
Monday 6 – Wednesday 15 July 2026
Depot screens three iconic English language films from the Italian master filmmaker: Blow-Up; Zabriskie Point; and The Passenger. Featuring an introduction to the season from Depot’s Chair of Trustees, Robert Senior.
Homegrown
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.
Cinelogue
Depot’s strand dedicated to screening arthouse, independent and cult films while engaging in discussion on issues surrounding film and cinema culture.
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.
French Cinema Club
Step into the world of French cinema with our lively, post-screening discussion club! Open to everyone and led by Dr Martine Pierquin.
KnitFlicks
KnitFlicks screenings offer relaxed, sociable cinema events for crafters! Expect lighthearted movie selections chosen to create a fun atmosphere, perfect for unwinding while working on your knitting, crochet, or hand sewing project.
Everybody-Friendly Screenings
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.