Showing Films

Whether you’re new to film exhibition, or you’re an established film venue or festival, we are here to help you show films.

Film Hub South West is the driving force behind a growing network of over 110 cinemas, film festivals, cross-arts venues and other film exhibition organisations. Our region covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West of England, Hampshire, The Isle of Wight and The Isles of Scilly. 

Membership is free and offers a range of benefits, including access to training, financial support, film programmes/seasons, members only industry newsletters, resources and networking opportunities.

We work collaboratively with our members to develop a thriving and inclusive film sector enabling more people to show and watch films where they are. Find out more about what Film Hub South West has to offer and how you can get involved below:

Film Hub SW, as part of the BFI Film Audience Network, awards funds from the National Lottery in order to bring more films to more audiences across the UK.

Read the BFI FAN guidelines

Upcoming events

  • Mon 22 April – Fri 17 May

    Apply to BFI NETWORK SW’s Director Lab 2024

    Bournemouth
    Event details
  • Sat 4 – Sun 5 May

    BFI NETWORK & Watershed at Spike Island Open Studio

    Spike Island
    Event details
  • Tue 14 May 11:00-11:45

    Coffee Morning with BFI NETWORK South West

    Online
    Event details
  • Thu 16 May 11:30-17:00

    Film Camp at Flatpack

    Midlands Art Centre (MAC)
    Event details

All events

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