Information and advice on running a community cinema.
Community Cinema Champion Seminars
In 2020 we organised online sessions to talk about the importance of community cinema and best practices when running a venue. Watch the videos below to see those sessions.
Phill Walkley on Showmanship
Our guest was the former founder of Moviola, Phill Walkley talking us through his experience of adding that extra magic and human touch to a film night.
Jenny Rambridge on Remote Communities
Our guest was the film organiser, Jenny Rambridge from Orkney telling us the secrets to keeping even the most remote communities together through the power of film.
Helen Bradley Owers on Young and Low-Income Audiences
Our guest was Helen Bradley Owers whose Moviola venue in Hythe thrives on both traditional and hard-to-reach audiences through her dedication and hard work.
Carol Dixon on Specialised Screenings (Dementia and others)
Our guest was Carol Dixon from Beaminster talking about her forays into dementia-friendly screenings, subtitles and much more.
Paul Kidd on New Technology (E-Ticketing, Marketing, Programming)
Our guest was Paul Kidd from Stockbridge Community Cinema – taking us through his cinema’s wonderful journey with his very organised and mobilised audiences. He discusses online ticketing systems and marketing.