To Infinity and Scala Beyond!

Last Thursday was the programme launch of the landmark Scala Beyond season, which will bring together film screenings from independent cinemas, film clubs, pop-ups, festivals and anyone who wants to show and watch some great films across the country. Their glorious Scala tribute-designed programme is up on the website now, fully searchable, making it easy to find a screening just about anywhere every day through the end of September, so no excuses!

We’re talking part too with our programmes at Bestival (weird, wild and wonderful films to twist your melon and a raucous Branchage takeover) and Shambala Festival (around the world for the best in global cinema history). We’re also involved in the I Want To Start A Pop-Up Cinema event in September. And our programmer Muffin Hix was in the recent Guardian article on Scala Beyond, talking about the joy of putting on films and importance of sticking together.

The Scala Beyond manifesto is a call to arms – a rousing spark to inspire, connect, support and engage anyone and everyone in this season celebrating all forms of cinema. It’s a declaration that is not just about this season but a whole way of working and approaching cinema.

A taste of what’s to come: