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THE BALLY #79: What to see in London this week (reopening edition)

[03 TO 09 JUL]: The free weekly newsletter from RADIANT CIRCUS about what to see on London’s alternative cinema scene (including venue reopenings & virtual events). We cover London’s indie & underground venues, film clubs, popups & film festivals as well as new releases, restorations & revivals.

This is a film still from OUT RUN (d. S. Leo Chiang & Johnny Symons, 2016) screening at QE: Docs4Pride (JULY 2020).

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Queer East Film Festival – Docs4Pride

[JULY]: Pride 2020 has been like no other. To mark this changing season, Queer East is streaming four documentaries focusing on racial inequalities within the LGBTQ+ community & the work that still needs to be done to ensure an inclusive movement worldwide.

This is a film still from BACK TO WONDERLAND showing at Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020.

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Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020 – quick guide to taking part

Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020 – the UK’s only film festival dedicated to short form documentary – is underway (29 JUN to 05 JUL)! If you haven’t been to a virtual film festival before, here’s all you need to know about taking part.

This is a film still from BELLE by Amma Asante will be discussed at Watermans Arts Centre's No Ticket Required online event (29 June 2020).

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THE BALLY #78: What to see in London this week (virtual edition)

[26 JUN TO 02 JUL – UPDATED]: The free weekly newsletter from RADIANT CIRCUS about what to see on London’s alternative cinema scene (from a safe virtual distance). Covering London’s indie & underground venues, film clubs, popups, film festivals & new releases, restorations & revivals.

This is a film still from THE FEAR OF DYING IN TRANSIT by Ian Purnell showing at Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020 (29 June to 05 July).

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Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020 – Unconventional Storytelling

RADIANT CIRCUS is proud to be a judge & awards sponsor for Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020 (29 JUN to 05 JUL), the UK’s only festival dedicated to short form documentary. Our sponsored award category is Unconventional Storytelling, so we thought we’d introduce you to the coming attractions!

This is a film still from documentary WHITE RIOT.

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THE BALLY #77: What to see in London this week (virtual edition)

[19 TO 25 JUN]: The free weekly newsletter from RADIANT CIRCUS about what to see on London’s alternative cinema scene (from a safe virtual distance!). We’ve been relatively quiet since cinemas, film clubs & festivals were plunged into darkness, but it’s time we started projecting again…

This is a film still from DAISIES by director Vera Chytilová.

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SUPPORT #LDNindieFILM: Second Run On Demand

As we get up & running again we thought we’d look at the initiatives that are supporting London’s indie film scene through this time of crisis. First up is a new streaming service from legendary film distributors Second Run On Demand.

This is a photograph of the front of Genesis Cinema showing their sign reading "grindhouse cafe reopening 15 June".

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SUPPORT #LDNindieFILM: London Cinema Reopenings A–Z

[UPDATED 03 JUL]: We’re keeping across news of London cinema reopenings as lockdown eases. This is also the place to find out how you can support your favourite indie. Get in touch if you have further news or updates about your local indie cinema or film venue. Support #LDNindieFILM.

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Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020 – Now Booking!

RADIANT CIRCUS is proud to be a judge & awards sponsor for Cheap Cuts Doc Fest 2020 (29 JUN to 05 JUL). In the first of a new series of posts about this year’s virtual festival, we bring you a quick overview of the event & dip into our archive from previous editions. Stay tuned for everything you need to know!