The Offshoot Foundation

20/05/2026

🎬 Something creative is happening in Thetford…

Our FREE Young Filmmakers workshops are back at the Charles Burrell Centre for ages 8–16.

Across 8 sessions, young people will get stuck into filmmaking using professional kit - creating trailers, music videos and more in a fun, supportive environment. No experience needed and no pressure to be on camera either - there are plenty of behind-the-scenes roles to explore too.

A great chance to build confidence, make friends and try something different.

📍 Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford
📅 Starting 30 May
🎟️ Free places available

Book here: https://eequ.org/book/thetford-young-filmmakers-with-the-offshoot-foundation-28294

11/05/2026

A huge congratulations to Amelia Stephanides and Jamie Sacco on the incredible premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 of The Bowl at the Norwich Arts Centre last night. What a brilliant achievement - and what a packed house to celebrate it with.

Through Soup Creations, Amelia and Jamie have built something genuinely exciting for Norwich’s creative community. Their passion for championing local artists, creating opportunities and backing original ideas shines through in everything they do, and seeing that vision come to life on the big screen was really special.

As facilitators for The Offshoot Foundation, we’re especially proud to see their creative journey continue to grow. They bring so much energy, encouragement and experience into our workshops, inspiring young people to be creative, take risks and believe that making work of their own is possible.

The Bowl was funny, bold, chaotic in the best way and full of personality — exactly the kind of creativity that deserves to be celebrated.

Congratulations again Amelia, Jamie and the whole Soup Creations team. Norwich needs more nights like this.

10/05/2026

🎬 We’re Hiring Workshop Facilitators in Leeds!

Are you passionate about film, creativity and helping young people grow in confidence? The Offshoot Foundation is looking for friendly, reliable workshop facilitators to join our expanding team this summer.

You’ll help deliver hands-on filmmaking workshops for young people, supporting them to build confidence, teamwork and storytelling skills through creative media. No two days are the same - from short films and live TV to music videos and content creation, you’ll be part of projects that genuinely make an impact.

We’re particularly looking for people who:

• Are available during the summer holidays
• Can travel to Seacroft, Leeds
• Have an interest in film, media, youth work or creative education
• Want the opportunity for ongoing freelance work

At The Offshoot Foundation, we use filmmaking and digital storytelling to empower young people across the UK, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.theoffshootfoundation.co.uk/become-a-workshop-facilitator/

08/05/2026

Are you a hearing person who would like to feel more confident when communicating with deaf family, friends, colleagues, or just people you meet out and about in the world?

The theme for this year's Deaf Awareness Week (4th-10th May) is 'Right to Understand – Together, We Break Barriers'

We thought this was the perfect opportunity to share this short film made by our Deaf Perspectives students last year. Join them for their top tips on how deaf and hearing people can communicate:

This film was made as part of the project Deaf Perspectives: Past, Present, and Future, by students from King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds and Northga...

29/04/2026

We’re part of the Tesco Community Grant Programme in Sudbury.

From 29 April until the end of July, you can vote for The Offshoot Foundation in-store. Your vote will help us secure funding to upgrade our camera equipment and continue delivering filmmaking workshops for young people aged 10–18 in the local community.

These workshops give young people the chance to build confidence, learn practical skills and tell their own stories through film.

If you’re shopping in Sudbury, we’d really appreciate your support.

Every vote makes a difference.

28/04/2026

We had a brilliant time on Saturday making short films for Norfolk Deaf Festival - we were so impressed by everyone's ideas and enthusiasm, and we got to work with Indy the Hearing Dog.

The films will be shown at the Norfolk Deaf Festival which takes place on 26th and 27th June at The Forum, Norwich.

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

A huge thank you to our facilitator, Charlie, for capturing these fantastic behind-the-scenes moments from our recent Thetford HAF workshops.

And a big shout out to all the young people, facilitators and parents who made it such a brilliant experience.

22/04/2026

We’re running filmmakingworkshops in Takeley, giving young people the chance to step into filmmaking and tell their own stories.

Across free sessions, participants (aged 10–18) will explore camera work, editing, and creating their own films - all in a fun, supportive environment led by industry professionals.

📍 Takeley Old School Community Hub
🗓 Weekly sessions running through to June
🎟 Free places (limited availability)

This is about more than filmmaking - it’s about building confidence, teamwork, and creativity.

If you know a young person who would benefit, please help us spread the word.

👉 https://eequ.org/book/young-filmmakers-takeley-with-the-offshoot-foundation-27036

21/04/2026

FREE Live TV Workshops (Ages 10–18) in Felixstowe.

Ever watched live TV and thought “I could do that better?” Now’s your chance. Join The Offshoot Foundation for LIVE TV production - learn camera work, presenting, directing, graphics and more while creating your own shows.

📺 Quiz shows, game shows & a live news-style broadcast
📍 Broadway House, Felixstowe
🕚 11:00–16:00 (with lunch break)
📅 Weekly across April & May

No experience needed. Attend all sessions or drop in - each week is different.

Free to attend (funded by Awards for All)

Book your place now: https://eequ.org/book/felixstowe-young-filmmakers-live-tv-workshops-with-the-offshoot-foundation-26866