Embedded Files
A list of student cinemas and film societies based in UK universities we know. We have had many visitors and contacts in other film societies over the years, especially with Warwick Student Cinema, and always welcome anyone who wants to visit.
Created as a directory for students interested in film and cinema, gaining experience in the industry, and for anyone else!
Student Cinemas (DCI Equipment):
Founded 1968. Screens on DCI equipment and full Dolby Digital sound system. They keep a dormant Cinemeccanica Victoria 5 bought 2nd hand in 2002, replacing their Kalee 20. They also have a great history page!
Open Film Society - The Open University (Milton Keynes Campus)
Warwick Student Cinema
Founded 1973. One of only 6 cinemas in the UK that is still equipped with a 70mm projector. It's also the only other student cinema capable of projecting 35mm films! Analogue films are screened via a Cinemeccanica Victoria 8 dual format 35/70mm projcetor. They also have 4K DCI-compliant technology, and 7.1 surround sound.
Flix - Loughborough University
Founded upon the gaining University status in 1975. Screens from a 2K Barco projector. They have a Cinemeccanica Victoria 5 with tower system, however it is not in use.
Union Films - University of Southampton
Screens on DCI equipment (a 2K Barco projector) with full Dolby Digital sound in 7.1 surround. They have a Cinemeccanica Victoria 8 projector (35/70mm capable!) that is no longer used. They have some excellent info pages for projection.
The Void - Sheffield Hallam University
Screens on DCI equipment (4K Sony SRX-510P projector) with full Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, twin Westrex 7000 35mm projectors (not currently in use) with a Westrex tower. They have info pages about their foundation and tech specs.
Take2 Cinema - University of Lancaster
Screens of DCI equipment with full Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound.
Film Societies (non-DCI Equipment):
Edinburgh University Film Society
Cambridge University World Cinema Society
Cardiff University Film Society
Liverpool University Film Society
Manchester University Film Society
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