Film at Bridport Arts Centre

Film at Bridport Arts Centre Bridport Arts Centre hosts a year-round programme of classic and contemporary films, and Bridport's annual film festival, From Page to Screen.

From Page to Screen is the definitve film festival in the UK that celebrates the art of literary adaptation.

Is Reggie Perrin going insane, or is it everyone else around him? A disillusioned office slave at Sunshine Desserts, Reg...
24/06/2026

Is Reggie Perrin going insane, or is it everyone else around him? A disillusioned office slave at Sunshine Desserts, Reginald Perrin is showing signs of cracking up. One day he just disappears, leaving his monotonous life behind him. All that’s left is a neat pile of clothes on the beach.

Relive the wit, charm and unforgettable performances that made the series a British television favourite. Best of all, you’ll see the iconic opening title sequence on the big screen, filmed right here on our own East Beach in West Bay, where Reggie’s famous dash into the sea was shot.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the series for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a true comedy classic in the place where one of its most memorable moments was filmed.

At this year’s From Page to Screen Festival, screenwriter Chris Chibnall selected his ‘Desert Island Scripts‘; a collection of films and screenplays that have influenced and inspired his work and career. This autumn, we invite you to discover these remarkable films in a special screening season inspired by Chris’s choices, celebrating great storytelling and the enduring power of screenwriting on the big, and small, screen.

https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-fall-and-rise-of-reginald-perrin-series-1-episodes-1-3-1976/

23/06/2026

What does a director do all day?

This week's Meet the Makers episode features TV and film director James Strong, in an exclusively recorded conversation now available on our YouTube channel. 🎥

James spoke about his work on shows such as Mr Bates vs the Post Office and Broadchurch, how to get into the industry, what makes a good director, and much more.

Recorded during Bridport’s From Page To Screen festival. Thanks so much to James for sharing his knowledge.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/L3p4Ybp_4vA

We are IN LOVE with this beautiful poster designed by Javi Aznarez as a visual tribute to Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Amélie to...
19/06/2026

We are IN LOVE with this beautiful poster designed by Javi Aznarez as a visual tribute to Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Amélie to celebrate the films 25th anniversary. It perfectly captures the whimsical soul of the 2001 classic with breathtaking precision.

Catch a special anniversary screening at Bridport Arts Centre on Thursday 2nd July, 7:30pm
https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/amelie-2001-25th-anniversary-re-release-15/

We can't wait to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this flamboyant, fast-paced comedy with you! Get ready for chaos, lov...
18/06/2026

We can't wait to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this flamboyant, fast-paced comedy with you! Get ready for chaos, love, and identity to collide as one unforgettable family pulls out all the stops to keep up appearances.

"The Birdcage is one of those rare motion pictures with side-splitting laughs, where the humour never stays dormant for long" - ReelViews

With Nathan Lane, Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest. 119 mins. 15
Tickets from £6. 10% off for BAC Supporters
https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-birdcage-1996-15/
Thursday 25 June, 7:30pm

16/06/2026

This week's Meet the Makers episode features documentary director Hannah Berryman, in an exclusively recorded conversation now available on our YouTube channel. 🎥

Hannah spoke about her work on the award winning documentary ‘Spacewoman’, the process of curating archive and interview footage, advice for aspiring documentary makers and much more.

Recorded during Bridport’s From Page To Screen festival. Thanks so much to Hannah for sharing her knowledge.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/S9df2y-OCNw

Something a little different for all you film fans... Are you a devoted Tolkien fan? A movie buff who can quote every li...
16/06/2026

Something a little different for all you film fans... Are you a devoted Tolkien fan? A movie buff who can quote every line? Or simply someone who loves seeing ambitious plans unravel spectacularly? Prepare for an evening of comedy, chaos, and cinematic nonsense as hobbits, elves, orcs, and heroes collide in a gloriously ridiculous retelling of one of cinema's greatest trilogies.

Parody of the Rings is the story of what happens when a cinema’s Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong when a team of hapless ushers must somehow improvise the entire three-film saga in front of a live audience.

This coming Thursday, 18 June, 7:30pm
https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-parody-of-the-rings/

14/06/2026

Introducing the second film in Chris Chibnall’s Desert Island Script Choices, a special selection curated by screenwriter and the curator of the 2026 From Page to Screen Film Festival.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire: A visually stunning and emotionally charged story of love, art, and the cost of independence.
"A ravishing masterpiece." — The Observer

Thur 17 September, 7:30pm
https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-2019-15/

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