Exeter Phoenix

Welcome to Studio 74 – the home of independent cinema in Exeter. With a programme packed full of eye-opening documentaries, special screening events, groundbreaking new releases and unique film festivals, there has never been a better time to visit your local independent cinema.

Studio 74 made history when it became the first solar-powered venue in the region. Its solar panels have generated enough power to screen over 4000 films, and counting!

is a space, which encourages engagement, enjoyment and variety by offering a platform for international, local, independent and specialised moving image.

We contextualize and expand our regular film programme with short film, archive/classic film, artists’ moving image and added value content, such as panel discussions, director Q&As, special introductions and cross-arts events. Our cinema is open to all; we cater to all accessibility requirements where possible, including caption subtitled and audio described screenings, along with our recently introduced ticket offers for young people aged under 25s.

Around 290,000 people visit our building each year to learn, enjoy and participate in the best the contemporary arts has to offer. Exeter Phoenix has a dedicated film and digital department, providing bespoke production and access resource for all forms of digital media. We programme specialist courses and commissions, work with partner organisations and artists on creative projects. Aimed to inspire and enrich both audience and filmmaking experiences by providing a platform for distribution of locally commissioned work, redefining the relationship between production and exhibition in cinematic practice.

 

Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS

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