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BFS is an independent community organisation that currently screens international films on Wednesdays, once or twice a month from January to the end of each year (except during June to August inclusive).<\/p>\nBFS is an independent community organisation that currently screens international films on Wednesdays, once or twice a month from January to the end of each year (except during June to August inclusive).<\/p>\n
Every previewed and carefully selected film invites discussion, and BFS filmnights provide a chance to ponder our films and give feedback to the BFS Team via our voting system. We are always glad to hear your reactions.<\/p>\n
All BFS screenings currently take place in The Maltings Cinema at Berwick Barracks (while the main Maltings site is being redeveloped) where you can relax in comfort and enjoy the big screen digital experience.\u00a0 \u00a0BFS filmshows are friendly and informal, and\u00a0 aim to take you into new and sometimes unexpected places!<\/p>\n
Berwick Film Society was set up in response to demand after the first Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival in 2005. Launched in 2006, BFS has since gone from strength to strength with ever-growing support and keen interest.<\/p>\n
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A BFS screening of Sherlock Jr<\/em> with live music at Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival.<\/p><\/div>\n Its\u00a0raison d\u2019\u00eatre<\/em>\u00a0is to bring to Berwick and surrounding communities a unique programme of non-mainstream titles from all over the world. We take our audiences to places, cultures and filmic experiences which they might otherwise miss.\u00a0 The BFS team are committed to bringing quality hand-picked films to Berwick:\u00a0 films which provoke thought; films which raise awareness;\u00a0 films which take you somewhere special and then linger in the memory.<\/p>\n Locally-based filmshows create an event for the community and encourage people to come out, meet up with friends and be part of the audience experience.<\/p>\n Finally, we confess to being hopelessly biased: BFS believes a strong programme of films can provoke discussion, offer insight, escape, inspiration, a mental and visual feast and \u2014 not least \u2014 a really good night out!\u00a0 In these times of global turmoil, popping out to see a good film with BFS is a relatively inexpensive way to experience a thought-provoking escape into other realms.\u00a0 And it gets us off our sofas!<\/p>\n Genni Poole: Coordinator\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 John Spiers: Subscriptions \u00a0 \u00a0 Maurice Ward: Finance<\/p>\n A small but committed team of locally-based individuals sharing a huge passion for film.\u00a0 We come from professional backgrounds in project management, event organisation, libraries and adult training.\u00a0 We organise filmshows, research and select titles for Berwick Film Society in an entirely voluntary capacity, and our filmnight stewards are also volunteers.\u00a0 BFS welcomes offers of assistance!\u00a0 If you are interested in volunteering,\u00a0\u00a0contact us.<\/p>\n Berwick Film Society is a Registered Charity:\u00a0 No. 1174531.<\/p>\n Broadly, we programme a range of films: from contemporary gems from around the world to specialist titles and vintage classics. Unlike commercial cinemas, blockbusters are not our remit.\u00a0 Instead we screen recent international releases, occasionally also including titles which have slipped silently under the radar, giving our audience the opportunity to experience some undiscovered gems.\u00a0 Above all we pledge to bring some stunning and memorable movies to our audiences: from quirky to controversial to downright masterpieces.<\/p>\n Argue that you can watch movies at home if you like, but you can\u2019t beat that whole experience of seeing a great film on the Big Screen!\u00a0 It\u2019s a night out plus a chance to mix with other film-goers if you feel like socialising.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Q&A session with director Iciar Bolla\u00edn and screennwriter Paul Laverty onstage at The Maltings after a BFS screening of Even the Rain<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cGreat range of films \u2013 funny, sad and moving, telling stories from all around the world. All this exposure to new cultures, seated in comfortable and agreeable surroundings. At BFS filmshows you meet new, like-minded people of all ages in a cosy, friendly atmosphere.\u201d RS.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201c\u2026always absorbing, BFS\u2019s film programmes are a wonderful mix of the best recent, award-winning films from around the world, with just the occasional oldie thrown in for good measure. They are all beautifully and sensitively filmed with stunning images. I am so proud of the team that puts each programme together.\u201d AR.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n A small panel of film enthusiasts with contrasting tastes who have experience of film festivals\/events and film exhibition.\u00a0 We also take into account our audiences\u2019 views on which types of films they most appreciate.\u00a0 We are licensed to screen films in digital, blu-ray and dvd formats.<\/p>\n Simply put, to make international film much more accessible to local people.\u00a0 We\u2019ve initiated filmshows in Wooler and have offered advice and guidance to newly-formed film societies and groups near and far.<\/p>\n Berwick Film Society is a Member of\u00a0Cinema For All\u00a0(formerly the British Federation of Film Societies \/\u00a0BFFS).<\/p>\n BFS was originally launched through the support of\u00a0Lottery Awards for All, the\u00a0Community Foundation\u00a0and\u00a0Berwick Borough Council.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>But to keep our film programmes going, we are now entirely dependent upon the support of our members and audiences.\u00a0 If you enjoy being part of BFS, please tell other people about us and encourage them to join too.\u00a0 Keep up the support so we can continue bringing you great movies!<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWho are we?<\/h2>\n
What kind of films do we show?<\/h2>\n
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Who decides the film programme?<\/h2>\n
What are our goals?<\/h2>\n
How are we funded?<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>We are grateful to Greenwood Accountants for their advice and assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"