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City Eye exists to promote film and video culture within Southampton and across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We undertake diverse work in the community on video projects, support filmmakers and offer training courses, workshops and a programme of networking events which incorporate screenings. Our web site provides a wide range of information and advice for visitors.

The range of people with whom we work in the community is very broad. Projects include, but are not restricted to, work with young and older people, people with disabilities and people from ethnic minority groups. For many of the people with whom we work issues of social inclusion and exclusion are paramount.

Training is offered in areas such as screenwriting, basic video production and editing and is attended by both beginners and those with previous experience of work in film and video.

City Eye is supported by Southampton City Council and Screen South, the Film Council’s film and media agency in the South-East.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm. Please telephone or email to arrange a convenient time to visit. The nature of our work means that at times the office is not staffed.

Location

City Eye, Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre, Broadlands Road, Southampton, SO17 3AT.

Accessible from Broadlands Road, following the signs for University Parking and Swaythling neighbourhood Centre. For those arriving on foot only, access is also possible from Burgess Road via the alleyway next to the Co-op Shop. The Centre is located on the left within an area of high metal fencing.

Contact Details

Telephone: 023 80677 167; E-mail: admin@city-eye.co.uk Website: www.city-eye.co.uk

Accessible Parking

Parking bays for disabled drivers are available in the car park immediately in front of the Centre.

Getting to us by car:
M3 Junction 14, follow signs for the A33 into Bassett Avenue and follow signs to the University. M27 at Junction 5 ( Southampton Airport) and follow signs to Southampton and the University. From Burgess Road turn into Broadlands Road (Crown and Sceptre pub on corner) and then immediately left into a private road leading to University Parking and Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre.

Public Transport

By Train
To Southampton Parkway and Central stations and then via taxi or Uni-Link bus.

By Bus
Southampton City Bus, Solent Blue Line and Uni-Link provide services to the Burgess Road area.

The Building

City Eye occupies part of Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre, a two-storey building. It offers full access for wheelchair-users with ramped access and a lift to the first floor where City Eye resources are located. A bell within the front entrance porch contacts the office. The stairs have handrails on both sides.

Accessible Toilet

There is a disabled toilet.

Guide dogs are welcome. A bowl of water is available on request.

Group Visits/Workshops

All City Eye community projects are tailored to meet the needs of participants taking into account factors including age, language preferences, cultural and disability issues.

Accessible Information     

Our brochure is available in large print on request.

The City Eye website is undergoing assessment and adaptation to improve accessibility.

Mailing List

Please send an e-mail request to; admin@city-eye.co.uk to receive regular up-dates about workshops, projects and educational events.