Portsmouth Film Society CIC is delighted to announce the return of our free ‘I Am Only Human’ Filmmaking Course, delivered as part of the 2026 Recovery Festival.
This unique 10-week filmmaking programme is open to adults in Portsmouth whose lives have been affected by drug or alcohol dependency and who would like to learn new skills, meet new people, build confidence, and tell their stories through film.
Course Dates: 2nd September – 10th November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm (2.5 hours per week)
Venue: Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre, 1–3 Palmerston Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3QQ
Throughout the course, participants will gain hands-on experience in storytelling, camera work, sound recording, directing, editing, and film production. Working together as a creative team, students will create their own short films to be showcased during the Recovery Festival.
The course is designed to help participants:
-Learn new creative and technical skills
-Build self-confidence and self-esteem
-Develop friendships and social connections
-Express themselves through storytelling
-Gain a sense of achievement through filmmaking, read more…