Cinema posts

Introducing Margaret to the next generation of girls

Posted 15 May 2023 by Becky Parry

Dr Becky Parry talks about the upcoming film adaptation of Judy Blume’s 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.' 50 years after the book was published, demystifying the unspoken things about girlhood.

BFI Innovation Lab presents new programme centring black women on film

Posted 14 April 2023 by Philippa Walusimbi

The 1966 film La Noire De… meaning ‘the Black girl of…?’ has provided the inspiration for a series of films I have programmed; a journey through time and across continents centring the experiences of young Black women over three excellent films.

Showroom Shorts to celebrate 100th screening with a day of screenings & celebrations

Posted 5 April 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

Showroom's Programme Manager Ryan Finnigan talks about Showroom Shorts showcasing many short films for the 100th edition of the popular monthly short film night at Showroom Cinema with South Yorkshire Filmmakers' Network.

Animated features and magical creatures this Easter at Showroom Cinema

Posted 29 March 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

Programme Manager Ryan Finnigan talks about Showroom Cinema's mini season of films for our Easter holiday celebration.

Film restoration and the joy of bringing cinema classics back to the big screen

Posted 22 March 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

Programmer Ryan Finnigan talks about the preservation of past films from an older time being restored and remastered by digital technology.

Creating an environment for change

Posted 15 March 2023 by Hope Cook

Showroom Programmer Hope Cook talks about upcoming environmental film screenings including several one-off screenings with the opportunity for post film discussion with a panel of experts.

Mouth-watering season celebrating food on film

Posted 8 March 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

Showroom Programmer Ryan talks about the upcoming Food on Film season, which explores the relationship between food and cinema. The season will consist of four screenings and four lectures, each exploring different aspects of food in film.

International Women's Day 2023

Posted 1 March 2023 by Hope Cook

Showroom's programmer Hope talks about Showroom Cinema's selected films that highlight women's stories for International Women's day

BFI Film Academy Specialist Programming Course

Posted 22 February 2023 by Harry Denton

One of our Young Programmers Harry Denton recounts his exciting and passionate experience setting up the BFI Young Programmers Festival.

Choose your own adventure, cast your vote on ShAFF 2023 Grand Prize Winner

Posted 20 February 2023 by Hope Cook

Programmer Hope Cook talks about ShAFF's 3 day programme of the best new adventure films from around the world coming to Showroom Cinema, where you can vote for your favourite ShAFF film.