The Guardian is inviting readers to share their experiences of community cinema in the UK, as October 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the launch of the UK's first film society.
There are more than 1,600 community cinema screens across the UK, run by volunteers and showing everything from new releases to arthouse and foreign language films. Screenings take place in village halls, rooms above pubs, and other local venues.
The Guardian would like to hear from anyone involved in a UK volunteer-run film society, whether as a member, volunteer, or founder. They are interested in your experiences and most memorable films.
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Responses may be used in a future article. The original callout article is available online.
