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Press Play Films C.I.C was founded by an artist/animator/ TV producer, turned teacher Its aim is to enliven children's imaginations through animation and film.

Press Play Films was founded by an experienced film producer turned teacher. We are based in Lewes, East Sussex.

16/03/2026

We are delighted to announce that bookings are now **OPEN** for our **FREE Lego and clay animation production and cookery workshops**, as well as our **FREE Warhammer HAF workshops**, this Spring break. Sessions cater for beginners as well as more experienced young people.

At Press Play Films we aim to provide **low-pressure creative spaces** where children can connect and meet like-minded peers. Many young people who take part in our workshops become lifelong fans of animation and/or Warhammer.

**Cooking activity and free lunch provided by the wonderful Feel Good Food.**

**Ages:** 9–16 years
Our staff specialise in, and have **lived experience of working with neurodivergent young people.**

**Booking link and further information:**
https://eequ.org/easter2026pressplayfilmscic

Please feel free to contact **lara@pressplayfilms.co.uk** with any questions.

We also have a small number of **paid spaces available** for families who do not meet HAF funding guidelines.
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29/01/2026

Exciting news - we've been awarded funding from Lewes Town Council to support our new creative, game based workshops FREE of charge in Lewes. Thank you Lewes Town Council

Watch this space for further information! Workshops will run between March and May 2026.

21/01/2026

Press PLay Films is hosting a weekend of Warhammer fun this February 20 and 21, in Lewes (ages 10 to 16). This workshop is for newcomers and experienced Warhammer fans alike. Some areas we cover:

+Model preparation: cleaning, assembling, priming and undercoating
+Smooth base coating and colour control
+Advanced shading, highlighting and fine detail work
+Creating realistic textures on armour, weapons, skin and terrain
+How to organise an army for games, including unit roles and table readiness
+Design faction identities, backstories and visual themes
+Set up terrain and learn how battlefield layouts affect play

Paints, spray paints and specialist materials provided by us. If you have any questions or would like to discuss access needs or concession rates, please contact lara@pressplayfilms.co.uk. Press Play Films has much experience working with autistic young people and those with Special Educational Needs, and sessions are calm, structured and supportive.

Full information or to book visit:

https://eequ.org/.../warhammer-weekend-fun-with-press...

14/01/2026

📢 Can you help us!

Press Play Films C.I.C is seeking an experienced education researcher to support our schools teaching project.

We’re looking for someone with specialist knowledge of education research to help us:

Structure robust assessment frameworks

Evidence effectiveness and impact

Identify areas for improvement and development

This role is ideal for someone passionate about evidence-led practice and improving teaching outcomes.

👉 Interested? Email lara@pressplayfilms.co.uk for further details.

18/12/2025

Join us in Lewes for a weekend of Warhammer fun this February 20 and 21. Ages 10 to 16. For newcomers and experienced Warhammer fans. Full information/bookings here:

https://eequ.org/book/warhammer-weekend-fun-with-press-play-films-20902

11/11/2025

FREE animation and cookery workshops for eligible children this Winter holidays!

Ever wanted to make your own animation? You have come to the right place! Our workshops teach children how to make short animations, including operating cameras, using animation software/ computers and recording sounds.��In addition to animation. Lucie from Feel Good Food provides 20 mins of fun cookery activities for children. A yummy FREE hot lunch is also provided! We have experienced staff who work with SEND young people at the workshops! Please book a SEND space in this instance.

Animation workshop choices - clay, paper, whiteboard or Lego. depending on the day!

We have just a few spaces left now! To book visit:

Eastbourne (22 and 23 Dec): https://eequ.org/book/animation-and-feel-good-food-eastbourne-with-press-play-films-15755

Newhaven (29 to 31 Dec): https://eequ.org/book/animation-and-feel-good-food-newhaven-with-press-play-films-15754

Animation workshop choices - clay, paper, whiteboard or Lego. depending on the day!

09/10/2025

Join us in Lewes for a weekend of Warhammer fun this November. Ages 11 to 16. For newcomers and experienced Warhammer fans. Full information/bookings here https://eequ.org/book/warhammer-weekend-fun-with-press-play-films-20902

15/09/2025

We are running 2 days of spooky-themed animation workshops this Oct half term in Lewes at the Railway Land; ages 7 upwards.

Dates: 27, 28 Oct 10am till 3.30pm
Day 1: Create a spooky Lego small world and then animate it.
Day 2: Design and make a Halloween inspired character using clay and wire armatures and then bring it to life.
Prices: £45 a day. We also have some concession rates available for families.

Please email lara@pressplayfilms.co.uk or use WhatsApp for more info/ to book a space.

11/06/2025

Press Play Films and Feel Good Food have some animation production courses running FREE in charge this summer holidays in Peacehaven, Newhaven and Eastbourne. In the afternoon we spend some time outside at the park and making some baked treats! Funded by ESCC.
We have allocated spaces for SEND children with experienced staff.
Lunch by Feel Good Food
Spaces filling fast... you can book at these links:

4/5/6/7/8 August - The Hub, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven

https://eequ.org/book/animation-and-feel-good-food-peacehaven-with-press-play-films-15753

18/19/20th August - Lewes Road Hut, Newhaven
https://eequ.org/book/animation-and-feel-good-food-newhaven-with-press-play-films-15754

24 to 30 August – Regency Park, Watling Road, Eastbourne
https://eequ.org/book/animation-and-feel-good-food-eastbourne-with-press-play-films-15755

08/05/2025

Press Play Films (PPF) (www.pressplayfilms.co.uk) is recruiting for a new board of advisors. Could this be you or someone you know?

PPF was established in 2016 and is now at a point of change and growth as it extends and diversifies the young people it reaches and the digital /animation technologies it teaches, across Sussex.

We are seeking four new advisors to join at this exciting moment as we:

Plan and organise growth across Sussex

Extend the digital technologies they teach into new areas including music, coding and AI

Rebrand and relaunch (including developing a new website and new social media channels)

We would love to hear from you if you are someone keen to support the running of a local C.I.C, to learn about youth work and how digital media/animation production can best support vulnerable young people and local communities. We plan to will meet 3 times annually in year one and the role may take 6 to 9 days of your time. For an informal chat or application pack please email lara@pressplayfilms.co.uk . Deadline for applications is June 5th 2025 . Many thanks!

28/03/2025

Press Play Films have some animation production courses running FREE in charge this Easter holidays at the Hub in Peacehaven. In the afternoon we spend some time outside at the park and making some baked treats! Funded by ESCC.

We have allocated spaces for SEND children with experienced staff.
Lunch by Feel Good Food

Spaces filling fast... you can book at this link:
https://eequ.org/book/animation-and-feel-good-food-peacehaven-with-press-play-films-13642

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https://pressplayfilms.co.uk/

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