Rural Media

15/06/2026

We're back with Pentabus Theatre and ArtFlicks! 📲

National Young Writers is the acclaimed, online writing programme for creatives aged 18 - 30. The course is free to attend, and provides an in-depth exploration of writing and creating micro plays designed for social media platforms.

Through collaborative online learning, young writers explore how to write and produce brilliant micro plays for digital platforms.

⏰ Deadline: 10am Mon 13 July
✅ Participant age: 18-30
📆 Course: September 2026 – March 2027
✍️ 6 online workshops + supported production time outside of sessions
💻 Online (via Zoom)
💰 Free

More info and how to apply below 👇

National Young Writers is our acclaimed, online writing programme for creatives aged 18 - 30. The course is free to attend, and provides an in-depth exploration of writing and creating micro plays designed for social media platforms.

10/06/2026

Promote Me by BFI Film Academy Herefordshire, Worcestershire & South Shropshire cohort 👇

Phil and Lenny, two competitive office workers vying for the same promotion, find themselves accidentally locked in after hours. Forced to cooperate to escape, their rivalry faces an unexpected test.

Cast & Crew
Lloyd McDonald, Ben Davis-Kenneth
Asya Saglamturk, Keira Thomas, Nia Marshman, Lily McQueen, Tala Go-Soco, Leanna Kwok, Finley Middleton, Yemanii Whitehead, Elsie Rayner, Lois Taylor, Erin Hankins

Promote Me BFI25 Rural Media Herefordshire, Worcestershire & South Shropshire, West Midlands. Phil and Lenny, two competitive office workers vying for the sa...

08/06/2026

You might notice something a little different about us today 👀

We’re so proud to unveil Rural Media’s brand-new visual identity, brought to life by the brilliant TwoPlusOne Design.

Our glow up stays true to who we’ve always been and reflects our mission to amplify the voices of rural young people, underserved communities and early-career creative talent who have powerful stories to tell.

We hope you love it as much as we do!

Visit our website to see more 💻

03/06/2026

Reconnecting by BFI Film Academy Rural Media Sandwell, Walsall & Birmingham cohort 👇

As Stephanie prepares to move out, her housemate Maxine desperately tries to delay her departure. Their fractious final hours reveal the fragile, tender end of a close relationship.

Cast & Crew
Aleesha Gill, Beth Renton
Ava Showers-Simons, Lauren Kelly, Phoebe Rowley, Jordan O'Brien, Karma Showers-Simons, Elina Hallan, Ibrahim Colad, Louis Harris, Zawiya, Libby Worley, Ella Johns

BFI25 Reconnecting Rural Media Sandwell, Walsall & Birmingham, West MidlandsIsaac and Amelia navigate an awkward first date, each secretly using an AI app to...

01/06/2026

1 WEEK TO GO ⭐ What does the future of creativity and technology look like in Herefordshire?

We're hosting a free Open Space workshop on 8 June at 10am at StoryPoint in Hereford — a hands-on, participatory event for creatives, makers, founders, developers, educators and anyone curious about what's coming next.

Whether you're already working at the intersection of creativity and tech, looking for collaborators, or just want to explore what's possible — this one's for you.

🗓 8 June | 10am | StoryPoint, Hereford | Free
Link below 👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-proof-your-business-session-for-herefordshires-createch-community-tickets-1988897015513?aff=oddtdtcreator

Eventbrite - CreaTech Frontiers presents Future-Proof Your Business Session for Herefordshire’s CreaTech Community - Monday, June 8, 2026 at StoryPoint, Packers House, 25 West Street, Hereford, HR4 0BX, Hereford, England. Find event and ticket information.

29/05/2026

In 2021/22, Rural Media's Point of View (P.O.V.) programme creatively consulted 150 young people living in and around Kington, Herefordshire. POV asked 13–24 year olds about school, work, hobbies, services, challenges and their hopes for the future.

The answers were rich, honest, and sometimes contradictory. As one young person put it: "I love that it's in the middle of nowhere… and I hate that it's in the middle of nowhere."

P.O.V. is supporting Open Arms Kington - a community group focused on the town's social and economic regeneration, by centring young voices in the conversation.

To find out more or get involved visit https://pointofviewrural.com/kington 💻

27/05/2026

The Ex by BFI Film Academy Herefordshire, Worcestershire & South Shropshire cohort👇

Rosa and Alex revisit memories of their relationship from opposing perspectives. What appears to be a love story slowly reveals itself as a tale of coercive control and emotional manipulation.

Cast & Crew
Ben Lole, Dayna Bateman
Sarah Goodman, Leo Morris, Marny Purton, Freya Albury, Evie Busby, Gabriel Placzek, Oliver Yates, Chard Gibson, Alfie Barker, Ezra Bajor

BFI25 The Ex Rural Media Herefordshire, Worcestershire & South Shropshire, West Midlands. Rosa and Alex revisit memories of their relationship from opposing ...

26/05/2026

Very excited to be supporting Melody Dance Company CIC at their 15 year celebration at The Courtyard Hereford next month 🥳

The performance will feature a film made as part of the Our Place project in Herefordshire. Tickets and info below 👇

📆 23rd June 7pm
📍 The Courtyard, Edgar St, Hereford HR4 9JR

Celebrate 15 years of MDC! Full of brand new unseen choroegraphy, exciting new challenging tricks and lifts from children across…

25/05/2026

Join us 8 June, 10am at StoryPoint Hereford for a free Open Space workshop — where YOU set the agenda. Explore skills, connections & collaborations that could shape the future of our county. Free to attend 👇

🗓 8 June 10am
☕️ Food & refreshments available
📍 StoryPoint, Hereford HR4 0BX
🎟️ FREE - limited spaces available

Eventbrite - CreaTech Frontiers presents Future-Proof Your Business Session for Herefordshire’s CreaTech Community - Monday, June 8, 2026 at StoryPoint, Packers House, 25 West Street, Hereford, HR4 0BX, Hereford, England. Find event and ticket information.