Sidestreet Cinema presents a series of screenings (13, 14 & 16 JUN at Whirled Cinema) to commemorate Windrush, migration and identity. Here’s what’s booking.
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NOW BOOKING: PRE-SUMMER EXPLORERS at Japan Foundation London
Japan Foundation London has announced a new programme of FREE film screenings, their PRE-SUMMER EXPLORERS (26 to 30 JUN)! The lineup of comedies covers anime, time-travel, a feudal musical extravaganza & 60s noir. Here’s what’s showing.
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NOW BOOKING: THE ORIGINAL SIN OF CLAIRE DENIS at BFI
Programmed by Sophie Monks Kaufman, a new season of films by Claire Denis featuring “some established bangers, some rarer gems” launches at BFI Southbank (JUN 2019). Here’s all you need to know.
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NOW BOOKING: LIFT OFF! season at Screen25
FRIENDS & FOLLOWERS DISCOUNT: Pushing the frontiers of community cinema, Screen25 has announced a new season of lunar-themed events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Save money with our exclusive discount. [Updated 25 JUN].
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NOW BOOKING: Fragments Film Festival (07 to 15 JUN).
Fragments Film Festival at Genesis Cinema (07 to 15 JUN 2019) celebrates “inclusivity through film” & features a high proportion of directors who identify as women, people of colour, disabled & LGBTQ+ . We’ve taken a look at the programme to produce this handy guide (& make a few cheeky recommends).
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NOW BOOKING: CINEMATIC OBSESSIONS at Deptford Cinema (11 JUN to 29 JUL)
Obsessive behaviour is the rocket fuel that propels RADIANT CIRCUS through the universe of London’s alternative cinema scene. Now Deptford Cinema has launched a new season that looks at CINEMATIC OBSESSIONS & we invite you along for the ride (11 JUN to 29 JUL).
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Discover more #LDNindieFILM with a monthly subscription
Discover more #LDNindieFILM with a monthly subscription at RADIANT CIRCUS, the “home of alternative screen culture in London” (Film London said that!). Subscriber support means we can continue to explore London’s alternative cinema scene so you can find your next film fix.
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MIDNIGHT EXCESS: THE LONELY ISLAND DOUBLE BILL
MIDNIGHT EXCESS is a new film programme from independent promoter SUPAKINO that brings back the thrill of late night movies and subversive double features to London’s alternative cinema scene. Next edition: 15 JUN, Rio Cinema, 23:00+
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MIDNIGHT EXCESS: Trailers for THE LAST DRAGON / NEVER TOO YOUNG TO DIE
MIDNIGHT EXCESS #2 collaborators SUPAKINO & The Celluloid Sorceress share trailers for their 1980s Vanity double feature – THE LAST DRAGON (1985) / NEVER TOO YOUNG TO DIE (1986) – at Rio Cinema this Saturday (11 MAY 23:00+).
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“How am I going to sell it?” RADIANT CIRCUS presents MATINEE (21 MAY)
Joining forces with our friends at Birkbeck Film, Media & Cultural Studies, RADIANT CIRCUS invites you to talk about our work, discuss how we make independent movies matter at a time of crisis, & watch Joe Dante’s MATINEE together (for FREE!).
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MIDNIGHT EXCESS #2: BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON / NEVER TOO YOUNG TO DIE
MIDNIGHT EXCESS is a new film programme from independent promoter SUPAKINO that brings back the thrill of late night movies and subversive double features to London’s alternative cinema scene. (11 MAY, Rio Cinema 23:00+)
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NOW BOOKING: #EEFFALLYEAR presents Temple Cinema
East End Film Festival is taking a break from its usual format & has announced a year-long programme of events. First up, the dark art of horror filmmaking at the once-deserted Masonic temple in the walls of Andaz Liverpool Street. Here’s everything you need to know.
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ZODIAC FILM CLUB: International Women’s Day [08 MAR 2019]
UPDATED: For International Women’s Day 2019, Zodiac Film Club is screening what we truly and earnestly believe to be one of the greatest films of all time, ROMY AND MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (1997) at Beyond Retro Dalston (08 MAR 20:00).
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DO YOU EXHIBIT? Services for indie screen promoters in Greater London
We’re upgrading our free services for indie exhibitors & changing the way we list events on our calendar of coming attractions. Find out how we can help promote your indie screen event in Greater London.
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NEWS: Barge Fiodra moors at Limehouse Basin for two watery days of film [01 to 02 MAR]
Barge Fiodra is a unique floating arts venue hosting occasional film screenings. Step aboard when she moors at London’s Limehouse Basin for two watery days of film [01 to 02 MAR 2019].
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NEWS: Phoenix Cinema Trust announces #PhoenixRising Fundraiser (15-17 MAR 2019)
[UPDATED]: Phoenix Cinema Trust invites you to their #PhoenixRising Fundraising Weekend (15-17 MAR 2019). Your support will help keep one of the UK’s oldest & most cherished cinemas independent & alive within its local community. Here’s all you need to know.
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WINNERS: Walthamstow Smartphone Film Festival [23 NOV 2018]
Walthamstow Smartphone Film Festival took place at CentrE17 last year (23 NOV 2018), playing to a packed hall of locals, filmmakers and subjects from the community docs. Playing our part as first-time jury member and media partner, here’s our RADIANT CIRCUS writeup.
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MIDNIGHT EXCESS: THE STUD / THE BITCH (16 FEB 2019, Rio Cinema)
Launching our new CHANNELS by indie exhibitors, guest contributors SUPAKINO and Zodiac Film Club invite you to MIDNIGHT EXCESS, a new film programme that brings back the thrill of late night movies and subversive double features to London’s alternative cinema scene.
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