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
Last Swim
Tuesday 8 April, 17:40
Includes a Q&A with director Sasha Nathwani and lead actor Deba Hekmat
It’s summer in London. On her final day of freedom, Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, leads her friends on an eventful journey, while secretly grappling with a life-changing decision.
If you would like information about the content of this film, including potentially triggering material, please click here for guidance from the BBFC
Restless
Tuesday 13 May, 17:45
Includes a Q&A with director Jed Hart
The banal life of a middle-aged empty nester is violently shaken in the blink of an eye when hard-partying — and potentially dangerous — new neighbours move in next door.
If you would like information about the content of this film, including potentially triggering material, please click here for guidance from the BBFC
Lollipop
Tuesday 10 June, 17:30
Includes a Q&A with director Daisy-May Hudson
Molly, a young woman released from prison struggles to regain custody of her children.
When she bumps into her childhood friend Amina the two women soon realise their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands.