The best of foreign-language and independent cinema in Gloucestershire

Cheltenham Film Society (CFS) is a volunteer run film society, which was established in 1945. We show foreign-language and independent films between September and April at the Bacon Theatre in Dean Close School, Cheltenham. Admission is by annual membership subscription, but members may bring guests. We are a member of Cinema for All, the organisation which has been representing the film society movement since 1946. We are also members of the British Film Institute and Film Hub South West.

YourScreen Free Film of the Month

The latest FREE online film is Sisters Apart (2020).
Culture Survey for Cheltenham

A range of partners have come together to form a culture board for Cheltenham – and they have produced a draft strategy that includes a vision about how Cheltenham can really shift gear in their approach to developing and deepening [cont'd.]

Open Air Films at the Bacon Theatre

9 August 2022 0

The Bacon Theatre is offering all CFS members concession rate prices for their Cinema Under the Stars films, which close this years’ Tuckwell Festival at the end of this week. Thursday 11th August – Cinema Under the Stars: Dirty Dancing [cont'd.]

YourScreen FREE Film of the Month – Sisters Apart

7 March 2022 0

The latest FREE online film is Sisters Apart (2020), a Greek/German co-production, written and directed by Daphne Charizani.

Partnering with independent and community cinemas, YourScreen is a unique virtual cinema open to all film-lovers. YourScreen offers a regularly refreshed programme of films from around the world that are not available on other UK digital platforms, many of which are UK premieres.

Passionate about film, then check out Film Cheltenham for films showing in Cheltenham and the surrounding area, in commercial or community cinemas, Cheltenham International Film Festival, local film societies and clubs and also on TV. Sign up for their weekly, entertaining and informative newsletter.

The Eclectic Cinema is the home of Alternative Cinema in Cheltenham. Drawing together different cinematic strands – starting with Early Cinema, Queer Cinema and Weird Films – it aims to develop an unusual and interesting programme of films. The Eclectic Cinema is now open at Cheltenham Playhouse, and tickets are on sale now. Please visit The Eclectic Cinema website for more information.

Charlton Kings Film Society is a non-profit, community-based cinema in Charlton Kings, showing a variety of recent release, classic and foreign films.

Cheltenham Playhouse is a delightful, intimate community theatre offering film, music and theatre events.