Stories of Belonging Film Showcase

Stories of Belonging was a free evening film showcase at MAST Mayflower Studios, delivered in partnership with City Eye as the final event in Southampton Forward’s three-year cultural programme.

At the heart of the evening was the premiere of Belonging, a new short film created with City Eye. Bringing together stories and voices from across Southampton Forward’s programme, the film explored what it means to feel connected to the city, its communities and to each other.

Alongside the premiere, audiences experienced a curated programme of short films by local artists and organisations, offering different perspectives on identity, community, heritage and place. The programme brought together community filmmaking, heritage storytelling and artist-led work, highlighting voices from across Southampton and the wider Solent region.

The event was fully accessible, with British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation throughout.

As Southampton Forward’s final public event, Stories of Belonging created an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the people, projects and partnerships that had shaped the programme – while showcasing the breadth of filmmaking and creative storytelling taking place across the city and region.