Stories of Belonging: Southampton Film Showcase

Date: 25 March 2026
Time: 19:15–21:00 (with 20 min interval)
Where: Mayflower Studios, Guildhall Square, Southampton

Join us for a free evening of film at Mayflower Studios as we celebrate the people, places and creative communities that make Southampton feel like home. Southampton Forward will premiere Belonging, a new short film created with City Eye that brings together stories from recent cultural programmes – from grassroots creativity to large-scale projects – exploring what helps us feel connected to where we live and what it means to be Sotonian.

We’ll also showcase a selection of short films submitted by local organisations and creatives, offering a vibrant snapshot of Southampton and the wider Solent region today. These films explore different perspectives on cultural participation, local identity and what helps people feel a sense of belonging.

Everyone’s welcome – come along, enjoy the films and discover new stories, new voices and new perspectives on the city we call home.

Belonging – A film by Southampton Forward and City Eye capturing the voices, ideas and projects that have shaped Southampton Forward’s cultural programmes over the past two years. Combining interviews, local perspectives and moments of everyday creativity, the film explores belonging, placemaking and the value of creative participation in the life of our city.