# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Is Folkestone the Birthplace of TV? HOMETOWN PREMIERE at Kollectiv
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Television changed the world – but where did it truly begin? 

Kollectiv is delighted to present the Folkestone premiere of local filmmaker Ben Barton’s new short documentary, which investigates a little-known chapter in the origins of television. 

Where did the first-ever television transmission really take place? For 100 years, the accepted story has pointed to Hastings. But beginning with a forgotten plaque right here in Folkestone, Ben follows a trail left behind by inventor John Logie Baird, uncovering evidence that invites us to look again at where TV first sparked to life. 

The short documentary blends location with exclusive archive footage unseen for 70 years, along with stunning drone footage (by Alexander Saxby) to explore not only the birth of this world-changing technology, but the way historical narratives are constructed, simplified and sometimes overlooked. 

This special Folkestone Film Festival event expands on the short film with a contextual introduction, featuring archival material on the early development of television, and a live Q&A with the director, discussing the research, discoveries and questions behind the project. 

Writer and director: Ben Barton 
Camera, drone and editing: Alexander Saxby 

The film has been rated certificate U by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.

benbarton.co.uk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/is-folkestone-the-birthplace-of-tv-hometown-premiere-at-kollectiv/200030491657553
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Folkestone
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Beton Collective
- **lat**: 51.08064
- **long**: 1.18447
- **full address**: Beton Collective, 69 The Old High Street,Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Is Folkestone the Birthplace of TV? HOMETOWN PREMIERE at Kollectiv being held?
  - **A:** Is Folkestone the Birthplace of TV? HOMETOWN PREMIERE at Kollectiv takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Beton Collective, 69 The Old High Street,Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Is Folkestone the Birthplace of TV? HOMETOWN PREMIERE at Kollectiv?
  - **A:** Is Folkestone the Birthplace of TV? HOMETOWN PREMIERE at Kollectiv is organized by Ben Barton - filmmaker and poet.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Is Folkestone the Birthplace of TV? HOMETOWN PREMIERE at Kollectiv is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Folkestone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Is Folkestone the Birthplace of TV? HOMETOWN PREMIERE at Kollectiv sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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