Film Oxford Celebrates 40 Years!
Get ready! Our new project Lights Camera Oxford is rolling out a year of free arts and filmmaking activities for all ages- ending with exciting exhibitions and screenings in partnership with the Ultimate Picture Palace and the Museum of Oxford.
Get Involved – See the full list of activities and how to apply below:
The Lights Camera Oxford project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by Oxford City Councils Big Ideas grant – aimed at reducing inequalities in the city.
ACTIVITIES NOW BOOKING
‘THE LOST ART OF ANALOGUE‘ – FREE FILM COURSE
Learn camera, sound and editing to create a documentary film to explore how films were made in the pre-digital era.
This is a free Intergenerational project for those aged 16-25 and the over 50’s.
Course Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday starting 9th June 2026 (9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, & 30th) Times: 10am-3.30pm
COMING SOON …
‘EXPERIMENTAL FILM WORKSHOP‘ – 3 day workshop – August 2025 10am-4pm Date TBC
Using vintage filmmaking techniques create moving image films working with performance artist and projectionist Kitt Finnie. Open access: For over 16’s upwards. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST email: nicola@filmoxford.org
OXFORD’S CINEMA STORY
DOCUMENTARY FILM COURSE 17th September – Every Thursday for 7 weeks 10-4pm (not including Oct half term.
Learn camera, sound and editing to create a documentary film to capture the memories of Oxford’s cinema goers and workers.
This is a free Intergenerational project open to those who are not in full-time education or employment aged 16-25 and over 50’s.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST email: nicola@filmoxford.org
ARCHIVED ACTIVITIES
‘CUT & PAST TIMES’ – EASTER ARTS WORKSHOP
Booking now Closed
Explore the Film Oxford poster and photography archive and create a collage using both traditional and digital techniques – guided by local artist Rachel Barbaresi.
Free workshop – This is an intergenerational project open to anyone over 16.
Apply by 5pm on Friday 20th March 2026
