Lights, cameras and plenty of action - it's time for the Cheriton Light Festival.

The biennial event, which was founded in 2013, will be the biggest yet when it is held this weekend, with some 28 light installations by some leading figures in their field.

The fourth edition of the festival, it is put on by Kent-based arts charity, Strange Cargo.

Among the artists taking part is Ross Ashton, who came to prominence for his light projections on to Buckingham Place during the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.

Another highlight is analogue filmmaker Ben Barton’s new sci-fi short film, Stella Erratica, which was shot locally and produced with the assistance of music icon David Bowie.

He backed the project after the spacesuit Barton hired was needed urgently by his production team for the video of Blackstar. As a thank you, Bowie agreed to fund the short film, which is shot entirely with Super 8 film.

Other artists beaming light across Cheriton come from across the world, including Germany, Palestine, Peru and Turkey, and include Kate Beaugie, Jyll Bradley, Callum Cooper, Digital Funfair (Gavin Morris), Steffi Klenz, Ray Lee, Tabitha Lewis, Richie Moment, Karen Monid (collaborating with Ross Ashton) and Greg Stobbs.

More than 10,000 people attended the last edition in 2016, which transformed the area in a blaze of light and colour.

Other artists have contributed, including local people. The light windows trail created by Greg Stobbs encourages visitors to explore Cheriton’s criss-crossing network of roads, by using a path cleared by 50 illuminated windows in residents’ homes.

Strange Cargo's artistic director, Brigitte Orasinski, said: "We believe that extraordinary art can and should happen where people live, and we are delighted to have an inspiring line-up of international artists at this year’s festival whose work will transform Cheriton for the weekend.’

"We are very excited by the return of Ross Ashton, whose recent captivating projection on Durham Cathedral was seen by thousands, together with Karen Monid, their mapped projection and soundscape LINE for All Souls will mesmerise visitors."

The free festival receives support from Arts Council England, Shepway District Council and Eurotunnel, plus funding from Folkestone Town Council, Kent County Council, Canterbury Journey and the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.

DETAILS

The Cheriton Light Festival will be held on Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25, between 6pm and 9pm.