We can hardly believe it – but it’s already been 2 years since we flung open the doors and welcomed you into our brand-new creative home at Swindon’s historic Carriage Works. What an incredible journey it’s been!
Since our launch, Create Studios has become a true creative hub, buzzing with storytelling, training, screenings, and collaborations that champion local talent and community voices.
From our indie cinema Sofa Screenings – Swindon’s first! – to industry training with ScreenSkills and the BFI, and our free Saturday Club for 13–16 year olds, we’ve been nurturing filmmakers at every stage of their journey.
This year we were thrilled to be awarded Swindon’s first Arts of Sanctuary Award, recognising over a decade of work with refugees and asylum seekers. It’s a huge milestone—and one we’re incredibly proud of.
Through our Create Futures graduate returner programme, we’ve supported local creatives launching careers in film, and commissioned three original short films from talented writer-directors, thanks to the backing of our brilliant patrons, David Yates and Yvonne Walcott.
These shorts have already picked up festival wins!!!
On top of that, our Create Production team has been hard at work with everyone from the NHS and health partners to major names like Chelsea FC, producing meaningful, high-impact content that connects audiences across the country.
All of this has been made possible thanks to our visionary funders – Arts Council England, Swindon Borough Council via the Towns Fund, the BFI, National Lottery Heritage Fund and so many more who believe in the power of creativity to change lives.
And of course, none of this could happen without our brilliant team, our collaborators, and the community who continue to make Create Studios such a vibrant, welcoming space.
Celebrate With Us: 25% Off Studio & Kit Hire!
As a big thank you and to celebrate this milestone, we’re offering 25% off all studio and equipment rentals made before 31st August. Whether you’re planning a shoot, workshop or private screening – this is the perfect time to get creative at Create!
Here’s to 2 amazing years and to everything still to come.