Posts by Hope Cook - Page 1
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.
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
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.
Sprouting a new way of seeing
Posted 10 February 2023 by Hope Cook
From Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 February, Showroom Cinema will be screening a festival curated by young film programmers from across the country. Our Programmer Hope, delves into what's in store.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Posted 27 January 2023 by Hope Cook
Showroom's programmer Hope talks about the schedule of films lined up for LGBTQ+ history month, celebrating the contribution to cinema from the LGBTQ+ community.
Film on film: three directors turn their attention to celebrating cinema
Posted 10 January 2023 by Hope Cook
Throughout January, the Showroom is screening three films with a focus on celebrating cinema. The craft of filmmaking is explored from the perspectives of people across the industry, with a love for the big screen taking centre stage in each case.
Christmas at Showroom Cinema
Posted 16 December 2022 by Hope Cook
This week at Showroom we invite you to join us in celebrating the wonder and magic of Christmas with an extravaganza of holiday season classics. Nestle in with a hot drink and find yourself transported to our land of winter heart-warmers.
Blue Island - a brave call for action that looks at the struggles in modern and historic Hong Kong
Posted 9 December 2022 by Hope Cook
At Showroom Cinema, we are continuing our celebration of East Asian cinema with a screening of Blue Island, directed by Chan Tze Woon (Yellowing, 2016) on the 17th of December.
Celebrating Sheffield's Diaspora Through Film
Posted 18 November 2022 by Hope Cook
This week at Showroom Cinema we are welcoming back Sheffield’s Disapora Multimedia Hub (DMH), as it invites first-time filmmakers to tell the stories of the people in the Steel City.
The Gravedigger’s Wife - An inspiring take rooted deeply in Somali culture
Posted 25 October 2022 by Hope Cook
The Grave Diggers Wife is opening at Showroom Cinema on the 25th October with an exclusive Q & A from Finnish-Somali director and writer, Khadar Ayderus Ahmed.