The Bright Foundation is thrilled to be the Community Partner for the Children’s International Film Festival (CIFF) coming to Hastings in June 2026. The festival celebrates young film makers under the age of 16 and is a unique opportunity for the children of Hastings and Rother to be involved in an exciting initiative engaging with the film industry.
Between January and May 2026, The Bright Foundation will be working in our local schools to help groups of students create their films for submission to the Children’s International Film Festival.
We will deliver an inspirational project to turn your pupils into filmmakers. They will work collaboratively to write, plan, shoot and edit a short film between 2 and 5 minutes long. The group will all take on different roles on a film set, such as Directors, Actors, Camera, Sound, Lighting, Costume, Set and Props, Hair and Make-up, Producer.
To download a full information pack click here, and to submit an application for your School to take part click here.
For more information about the Children's International Film Festival click here.
Experience Days are available to book on Wednesdays or Thursdays in Terms 4 & 5
As a charity commited to creative education for children and young people, we are offering the experience free of charge for a group of up to 30 students. There is a cancellation fee of should you cancel within two weeks notice.
For further details of what The Bright Foundation will provide and what is needed from the School please refer to the Schools Info pack.
We are committed to making the experience as accessible as possible – please talk to us about any Special Educational Needs.
Please complete the booking form here. For more information or to discuss date options please email office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk or ring 01424 559020.
Barn Theatre & Museum
Rodgers Farm
Stonestile Lane
Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 4PH
Registered address:
2 London Road
St Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN37 6AE
