Well we have just the thing for you!
Offering an alternative to the many film societies around Gloucestershire, the Gloucester Cinematics Film Club is an informal and friendly group of people with a shared interest in film that meet one evening a month in the Guildhall bar to talk about films they’ve seen (not just at the Guildhall), films they want to see, and the wider film world in general. A bit like a book group, it’s a great place to meet likeminded people and develop your interest in film. As part of Gloucester Cinematics you’ll have the chance to contribute to our new film blog with your opinions and reviews of films showing at the Guildhall. You’ll be the first to know about any special events, like Q&A sessions with film directors or cast members, as well as any film-related workshops and classes we think you might be interested in. If you’re a budding film-maker there may also be the opportunity to show your short film before the main feature one evening, so there are plenty of reasons to get involved! There’s no formal membership system or entry requirements and you don’t have to come to every single meeting – just turn up on the night when you fancy a bit of film-based socialising.
If you’re looking to get more involved in The Cinema itself and have an opinion on the films you think should be shown at the Guildhall then The Cinema Focus Group is definitely for you! Intended more as a working group than a social event, it’s a chance to have your say on each month’s film programme, as well as putting forward your comments and suggestions, and discuss any planned improvements or changes to The Cinema with the team behind it. You don't have to be interested in art house films, or obscure foreign cinema to join in (although if you are that's great too!) - what matters most to us is knowing what real people want from their local independent cinema. About a week before each meeting you'll get an email with a list of the films the team will be discussing for the coming month's programme, so make sure you register your interest with Chloe on chloe.homer@gloucester.gov.uk beforehand.
Both groups are free and will meet monthly. Everyone is welcome, whether you've been a film enthusiast for years or only ever venture to the cinema for the latest blockbuster rom-com. It doesn’t even matter if you’ve never seen a film at the Guildhall in your life (although obviously we’d hope that we could change that)! The first focus group meeting will be on Monday 16th January at 7pm, with the film club following on Wednesday 25th at 8pm.
If you’re looking to get more involved in The Cinema itself and have an opinion on the films you think should be shown at the Guildhall then The Cinema Focus Group is definitely for you! Intended more as a working group than a social event, it’s a chance to have your say on each month’s film programme, as well as putting forward your comments and suggestions, and discuss any planned improvements or changes to The Cinema with the team behind it. You don't have to be interested in art house films, or obscure foreign cinema to join in (although if you are that's great too!) - what matters most to us is knowing what real people want from their local independent cinema. About a week before each meeting you'll get an email with a list of the films the team will be discussing for the coming month's programme, so make sure you register your interest with Chloe on chloe.homer@gloucester.gov.uk beforehand.
Both groups are free and will meet monthly. Everyone is welcome, whether you've been a film enthusiast for years or only ever venture to the cinema for the latest blockbuster rom-com. It doesn’t even matter if you’ve never seen a film at the Guildhall in your life (although obviously we’d hope that we could change that)! The first focus group meeting will be on Monday 16th January at 7pm, with the film club following on Wednesday 25th at 8pm.