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Art Credit: Michi Masumi. BA.MA
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A 5-week celebration of Medway and Kent’s photography, film and videography community — bringing together hobbyists, students, emerging creatives, community storytellers and professionals through exhibitions, workshops, walks, talks, screenings and online showcases.
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MKL - Film & Video
What's On
π¬β¨ MEDWAY AND KENT LENS 2026 β¨π¬
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Film | Video
π Medway & Kent
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1st June – 1st July 2026
π Online
π Free & Pay What You Can Events
π Hosted by The Black Art Hub CIC & The Benjamin Zephaniah Archive & Library
Expect:
π₯ Film & Video Showcases
πΆ local film organisations
π€ Artist Talks & Panel Discussions videos
π± Mobile Filmmaking and videography resources
π€ Community Storytelling
π Archive & Library Contentβ
βWhether you use a professional camera or your mobile phone, this space is for you.
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Book events & explore the full programme:
What's on MKL 2026 π
Film credit: Kevin Paul Lawrence
Photographer & Cinematographer | π¬ Visual Storyteller
Artist Bio:
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Kevin is an accomplished director of photography, specialising in live-action and stop-motion.
He skillfully uses light and composition to tell compelling stories through commercials, music videos, and narrative films.
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Growing up on Chicago's West Side, Kevin developed a passion for painting, influenced by hip-hop and Black culture, which deepened his appreciation for visual composition.
He studied cinematography at the California College of the Arts, learning from industry experts like Barry Jenkins.
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After gaining experience in the Los Angeles lighting department, Kevin moved to the UK in 2020, where he continues to pursue his passion for cinematography in Kent and the South East.