Penwith Film Society 30/08/10
Penwith Film Society is a not-for-profit organisation and a member of the British Federation of Film Societies, dedicated to presenting the finest new examples of independent, alternative and contemporary cinema.
Located at the extreme South Western tip of England, barely 12 miles from Lands End, Cornwall, Penwith Film Society is a not-for-profit organisation, a member of the British Federation of Film Societies, dedicated to presenting the finest new examples of independent, alternative and contemporary cinema that are often overlooked by commercial / corporate film houses.
PFS screenings reflect the social make up of the peninsula with its high concentration of artists, writers, film-makers, musicians and dramatists — mini-seasons about art and artists, like Celluloid Into Canvas, or a programme of themed musicals in conjunction with the internationally renowned St Ives Festival, are a sensitive and intelligent response to the specialised needs of a very particular community.
Screenings take place in Penzance’s Savoy Cinema and in St. Ives’ Royal, with occaisional presentations in Redruth’s Regal and Helston’s Flora cinemas.
The recently refurbished Savoy offers excellent facilities for the Society, including advance booking, Dolby sound and an upstairs bar — the Society prides itself on being able to offer members first run 35 mm print screenings in comfortable, audience friendly surroundings and attended by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff.
PFS and the Acorn Theatre brought continental-style outdoor screenings to Penlee Park in Penzance. They were always a popular event where people enjoy a picnic on the grass.
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