Bury Film Group is growing, and we're looking for enthusiastic people to help us continue bringing free, inclusive community cinema to Bury St Edmunds. Since launching, we've welcomed hundreds of local residents to our screenings and have created a welcoming space where everyone can enjoy the magic of the big screen. As we look to the future, we're expanding our team and recruiting volunteers to help shape and support our work. Whether you'd like to help behind the scenes, co

We're excited to announce that bookings are now open for our next community film screening! Join us for a free screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on: 📅 Wednesday 26 August 2026 🕑 2:00pm 📍 Cineworld, Bury St Edmunds Our free community screenings are all about bringing local people together and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the cinema, regardless of their circumstances. Register your interest Due to the popularity of our events, submitting a booking requ

We're delighted to announce that bookings are now open for our next community screening! Join us for a free screening of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 on: 📅 Tuesday 4 August 2026🕕 6:00pm📍 Cineworld, Bury St Edmunds Our free community screenings are designed to bring people together and ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the magic of the big screen, regardless of their circumstances. Register your interest Due to the popularity of our events, submitting a booking

We're delighted to announce that Bury Film Group has been awarded £3,500 from the locality budgets of Councillors Rowena Lindberg and Peter Armitage. The funding will enable us to deliver five free community cinema screenings over the coming year, alongside a filmmaking workshop for young people, helping us continue our mission of making cinema accessible to everyone. Since launching, Bury Film Group has welcomed more than 1,000 people to our free screenings. Our events are d

We’re delighted to share that our latest screening was our most successful yet - and it’s all thanks to the incredible support from our community..

We’re delighted to confirm that our first free community screening of 2026 will take place on Wednesday 25th February at 6pm at Cineworld, Bury St Edmunds. We’ll be showing The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG), with this screening aimed at those aged 5 and over. It’s the perfect way to start the year — bright, funny and full of heart. Bury Film Group was founded in 2023 with a simple aim: to make cinema more accessible, welcoming and affordable for everyone in our

Our next free community screening is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome everyone back for another brilliant afternoon at the cinema. This event marks our 10th screening – a milestone made possible thanks to the more than 750 people who’ve joined us over the past couple of years. It’s been amazing watching these screenings grow into something special for families, neighbours, and anyone who just enjoys sharing a good film together. These screeni

We’re delighted to share that Bury Film Group has been awarded a £2,000 grant from councillors Rowena Lindberg and Peter Armitage, drawn from their locality budgets. This funding comes at a vital time as we prepare for our 10th community screening - a milestone that reflects how far we’ve come since our very first event. Over 750 people have attended our screenings so far, and this generous support will help us keep our events inclusive and free for everyone in Bury. We’re in

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Peter Prinsley MP as the newest patron of Bury Film Group. As the Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, Peter has long championed local arts and culture. A passionate advocate for community spaces and creative expression, he brings with him a deep appreciation for independent cinema and the power of film to connect, challenge, and inspire. Speaking about the appointment, Peter said: "Bury Film Group plays a brilliant role in ou

Thomas Howard receiving his award in London in March 2025 We’re incredibly proud to announce that Bury Film Group founder, Thomas Howard...

Generic image showing young people enjoying a trip to the cinema We're delighted to report that our latest free cinema event showcasing...