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Cinema & Independent Film in Bristol

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Bristol's Cinema Scene

Headfirst aims to cover all the events that make this city special and so we’re really pleased that this also includes cinema. We consider the The Cube cinema an essential asset to Bristol, a venue with ethics and enthusiasm to match its innovative programming. Over the past few years we have seen this volunteer driven ‘microplex’ provide a launchpad for emerging Bristol artists, ranging from filmmakers and performance artists to theatres shows and alternative musicians. Less experimental but equally as prolific, The Watershed hosts discussions and independent film festivals alongside its world cinema programming.

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What our editors say

“This year’s headline feature is Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (1921), a landmark in film history and Chaplin’s first full-length masterpiece. Hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable, The Kid captures Chaplin at the peak of his creative powers, blending visual comedy with deep emotional resonance.”
From: Silent Comedy Gala 2026: The Kid

“The film follows Mark, a young photographer, who travels to LA hoping to make it big as a cameraman. Very quickly, he realises how cutthroat the business really is. Stuck filming porn loops and falling deeper into despair, he uses his camera skills to torment his victims.”
From: Heavy Pictures Presents: Hollywood 90028

“He is known for using all-analog equipment and for his work with bands including Chromatics and Glass Candy; he has also produced for the likes of The Weeknd and Casisdead. His music has featured in Nicolas Winding Refn’s film Drive, Lost River (Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut), Bronson and Jewel performed his own music in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: The Return.”
From: Johnny Jewel

“The much beloved film The Snowman will be shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack. sixteen year old Alice Mackenzie sings the aria made so famous by Aled Jones, Walking in the Air.”
From: The Gruffalo and The Snowman

“Originally published in 1978, The Snowman, created and illustrated by Raymond Briggs has become one of the world’s most popular children’s books, selling in excess of 8.5 million copies worldwide and being translated into over 15 languages. In 1982, it was adapted as a 26-minute animated film by TVC, under the direction of Dianne Jackson.”
From: The Snowman