Depot

Film Seasons & Events at Depot

Open Call: Artwave Exhibition

As part of the 2026 Artwave Festival (5 – 20 September), Depot will be holding an open exhibition of art created by the public in the Studio.

The theme of this year’s open exhibition at Depot is Dots & Dashes. We are inviting artists of all ages and experience to submit works of art inspired by this theme.

Sunday 5 July – Saturday 8 August

Following in the footsteps of our popular Summer of Music seasons, this year we’re turning our attention to the rhythm of dance floor and the stories told through its unspoken language, spanning over 60 years of cinema.

Music with Movingsounds

Tuesday 28 July, 25 August, 29 September, 27 October

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.

Marching in the Dark

Thursday 30 July

Presented in collaboration with Otherfield Film Festival
Introduced by documentary filmmaker Jerry Rothwell
Includes a virtual Q&A with director Kinshuk Surjan

A group of women farmers come together to break the vicious cycle of debt and climate related chaos in Indian agriculture that has pushed their desperate husbands to kill themselves, leaving them with their debts.

Ish

Tuesday 11 August, 17:45

Includes a Q&A with Director Imran Perretta and Producer Dhiraj Mahey. Part of Homegrown at Depot.

Twelve-year-old best friends, Ish and Maram wrestle to hold onto their friendship, in the wake of a traumatic police stop & search.

Lady

Saturday 15 August, 17:30

Q&A screening with director Samuel Abrahams. Part of Homegrown at Depot.

A lonely, narcissistic aristocrat dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn when she starts becoming … invisible.

Things happen, somewhere.

Sunday 16 August, 17:00

Screening and discussion with artists Lennaart Van Oldenborgh, Stephen Connolly and Fergus Heron

How do places persist in time? Who gets to shape their meaning? What can a camera, a pan or edit render visible? This special screening and discussion explores how moving and still images shape our relationship to place, time and history. Coinciding with Heron’s exhibition at Sweetshop Window Gallery.

Image: Lennaart Van Oldenborgh Tito Street, Mostar 1994/2016

Perfect Blue

Monday 24 August

Introduced by Depot’s Marketing Manager, Bob Prosser

After leaving her pop idol group and starting a new life as an actress, Mima soon finds herself overwhelmed by a wave of provocative offers, including photo shoots and roles in a TV drama, that go against her wishes.

Cinemini Toddler Workshops

Sunday 16 August, 10:00 & 11:30

A specially designed film event for young children (aged 3-5) with short films, free play and activities to inspire creativity and curiosity.

Organised by Small World Cinema, these events provide a welcoming, inclusive and creative space for young families to play and explore the magic of film, exploring light, shadow, colour and reflections.

Please note: All children AND all accompanying adults must book a ticket to attend the workshop

Make Some Noise Workshop

Sunday 16 August, 15:00
Suitable for ages 3+

Discover the hidden magic of movie sound in this fun, hands-on family workshop from Small World Cinema.

Children and their families will explore the world of Foley (the art of creating sound effects for film) using everyday objects to recreate everything from galloping horses and croaking frogs to crackling fires and rolling thunder.

Please note: All children AND all accompanying adults must book a ticket to attend the workshop

The Vanishing (1988)

Thursday 20 August

Presented by Cinelogue

Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia disappears. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving mysterious letters.

Dalliance

Every Saturday & Bank Holiday Sunday, May – September 2026

The best Saturday night out in Lewes is back for the summer! Dalliance is Depot’s weekly live music & street food extravaganza, which has been bringing those summer festival vibes to Lewes since 2021!

Live Arts Screenings

We strive to bring you the best screenings from The Royal Ballet & Opera, the National Theatre and a range of other live art events throughout the year.

Women Over 50 Film Festival 2026

Saturday 5 September

Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) champions and showcases the work of older women on screen and behind the camera with an annual short film festival and year-round events and film screenings, and we’re delighted to be hosting their 2026 festival right here at Depot.

BeerFest 2026

Saturday 12 September

After last year’s smash success, we’re bringing BeerFest back for 2026! Expect a great selection of local breweries, live music and freshly prepared street food.

Robert Bresson Season

14 – 28 September

Films in this season will be presented by French cinema specialist Dr Martine Pierquin.

Robert Bresson (1901-1999) disliked commercial cinema, which he dismissed as nothing more than filmed theatre. In contrast, his artistic approach embraced sober narratives with a minimalist visual style, as well as carefully crafted sound, to express his protagonists’ inner world.

Sensory Friendly Cinema

Interactive family cinema screenings

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September

Returning to Depot for 2026, we will watch and experience films in a unique new way, with specialist performers bringing stories to life through sensory moments, live music, activities, movement and play! Think secret cinema meets autism friendly relaxed cinema meets sensory cinema.

It’s a cinematic event for the whole family! These films are particularly suitable for 5-11 year olds, but will be immensely enjoyed by all age groups.

Britain’s Hidden Fishes

Thursday 24 September, 17:45

Part of the Riverlution: Thriving Ouse Festival, hosted by Love our Ouse with guest speakers (to be announced!)

A documentary exploring the underwater world of the UK. Behold Lewes’s very own magnificent ‘Mullet Murmeration’ on the big screen. From the Sussex Ouse to Scottish Burns, Jack Perks’ film looks at the lives of some of our most underrated wildlife, fish.

Chronically Online: A Personal History of the UK Internet + Q&A

Wednesday 21 October, 17:40

Presented by KINO Collective and CNFW

The Creative Nonfiction Film Weekend’s (CNFW) one-night-only touring programme of digital delights on the big screen showcases the stories Britain tells about itself through the internet.

Touring Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, and Lewes, this programme of vlogs, memes, and uncategorisable curiosities will never be the same twice — as unpredictable as a social media scroll.

Regular Film Clubs at Depot

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.

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.

Everybody-Friendly Screenings

Come and enjoy a relaxed, subtitled movie experience in our spacious and accessible cinema. Especially suitable for those with additional needs, including people living with autism, dementia, the hard of hearing and older audiences. Carers, families and supporters are welcome too, and refreshments are provided

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.