Once again, the Story of London festival (1-10 October) is back with an array of opportunities for Londoners to learn about the city they live in and celebrate its past, present and future. With 'innovation' as this year's theme, locals are invited to explore the capital's credentials as a centre for 'successful brainwaves', from scientific advances to artistic breakthroughs. There are over 100 events to choose from including exhibitions, family events, film workshops and competitions and performances.

A highlight in the festival's film offering is 'London Recut' (7 October, Apple Store, Regent Street). 'London Recut' is a free showcase and drop-in workshop for anyone interested in taking London's history into their own hands. The event, which is run by the Film London-supported London Recut project and competition which ran earlier this year, will show participants how to use the simple online tool to create their own vision of London using archive footage. Attendees will be able to view and edit over 100 clips of archived material from the BFI National Archive, the London Transport Museum Collection, and the Corporation of London.

Another opportunity to get first-hand film-making experience will be 'Calling All Young Film Makers: Make Your Own Film' (1-9 October), daily workshops hosted at the London Film Museum for eight-16 year-olds. Professionals will help participants create and edit their own films inspired by this year's theme of innovation and Charlie Chaplin's comedy style, making use of the props available at the Museum.

Young talent will also be celebrated at the ICA Student Forum Film Launch, where two shorts by newly commissioned student artists will offer a fresh perspective on their experiences of living in London. Meanwhile, also organised by the ICA Student Forum, 'Monitor' (2 October, ICA) will be a one-day workshop for 11-15 year olds to explore city landmarks around the ICA using film, photography, modeling and illustration.

'The Cinema of the Future' (2-3 October) is an exhibition and talk held at The Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley, which is celebrating its centenary. There will be a guided tour of the cinema as well as the opportunity to draw, paint, or make a cinema out of Lego building blocks. Afterwards, a special screening will be held.

Story of London also provides an excuse for anyone to revisit Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later (3 Oct, Museum of London), a London cinematic cult classic, and for communities to share their views around topical issues using film. In that vein, documentary Samuel Williams & Son will tell the story of the men who built Dagenham Dock (Valence House Museum, Dagenham) whilst the screening of 14 Floor (7 October, Rochelle School, Shoreditch) will highlight pioneering council housing in East London. Islington's Upper Street will be celebrating its history with 'On Our Street' (2,3,9 and 10 October, Islington Green), a series of dance, act and sing-along performances accompanied by a film screening and 'Living in Barking' (8 October, Eastbury Manor House, Barking) will host a film and exhibition about Indian-born Dr Bala Prasad, who was instrumental to improving conditions on Barking's Becontree Estate.

To find out more about Story of London and the programme of events, visit the festival's official website.