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We are here to enable Leicestershire’s filmmakers and talent and to make Leicestershire a new destination for Film & TV Production.

23/09/2026

🧛‍♂️ 𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 🍿

Leicester Film Club and Showcase Cinema are hosting a special screening of The Monster Squad (1987).

If you grew up loving horror, adventure and films that feel like a Saturday night sleepover, this is one you won’t want to miss.

📍Showcase Cinema De Lux Leicester
🗓️ Saturday, 1𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 2026
⏰ 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠: Drinks & social in the Director's Lounge 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠: Intro, vintage trailers, and film
🎟️ £𝟵.𝟵𝟵 standard / £𝟳.𝟵𝟵 concession via Showcase website

21/09/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮! 🎥🍿

Cast your vote for Phoenix Cinema Leicester for the BIFA Cinema of the Year Award before time runs out. Let's show some love for the big screen experience and the community that makes Phoenix so special.

Voting closes 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 at 𝟭𝟭 𝗣𝗠!

Vote now through the BIFA Website https://www.bifa.film/coty-vote/

17/09/2026

Phoenix’s Platform The Slate Q&A 🎬🎥

Head to Phoenix to hear about the three projects in development with The Slate as part of their Platform programme and to learn more about the process of assembling the crew for these productions.

Writers will be chatting about three new short film projects in development and sharing info on how to get involved.

It’s completely free and open to all experience levels - just bring your enthusiasm!

📍 Phoenix Leicester (Terrace Room)
🗓️ Thursday 24th Sept, 7PM
🎟️ FREE

14/09/2026

Calling all Leicester film buffs! 📽️

If you've ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the cinema, Phoenix is running 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Projection Room Tours as part of Heritage Open Days.

You'll get to meet a projectionist, learn how they run the shows, and see both classic 35mm and modern digital projectors in action.

🎟️ FREE (tours are ~ 25 mins)
🗓️ Sept 14th & 17th

Book your spot on Phoenix’s website NOW!

26/08/2026

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗫 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺

Actor, director and screenwriter Kenton Hall leads this 6-week practical course focusing on the skills and techniques specific to film acting.

You’ll explore a host of acting and performance styles, and also learn about working with directors, developing screen presence, getting an agent, auditioning, and more.

This 6-week course will run at Phoenix on Thursdays, 7pm – 9pm from 3 September – 8 October 2026.

The course is suitable for all levels of acting experience.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝟭𝟴 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱.

29/07/2026

🎬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🎥✨

Got a story to tell? The Leicester Film Festival is accepting late submissions!
Celebrating indie cinema from around the globe right in the heart of the UK Midlands, this annual showcase welcomes all genres and formats, from 3-minute super shorts and music videos to feature films and local Leicester productions.

⏳ Late Deadline: July 31, 2026
📅 Event Date: December 20, 2026
📍 Screening Venue: Firebug, Leicester

Showcase your work on the big screen and connect with fellow creators.

👉 Submit your project today through FilmFreeway

28/07/2026

🎬 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨!

Check out the PLATFORM: Slate Pitching Session! Head over to the Terrace Room at Phoenix Leicester to hear 11 exciting new ideas presented live to an industry panel.
And YOU get to vote for your top 3 favourite projects to help decide which ones make it to the next stage of The Slate! 🗳️

📅 Thursday, 30 Jul, 6:30pm
📍Phoenix (Terrace Room)
🎟️100% FREE!

Come out, show your support, and be part of the PLATFORM community.

20/07/2026

📢 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 📢

We're pleased to share this opportunity from De Montfort University (DMU).

DMU is recruiting a Research Assistant for a 30-month role on the Universities and Communities project, starting this Autumn.

They're looking for someone with a background in community development, the voluntary or public sector, sustainability, or public engagement. The role includes supporting participatory research in Leicester and may involve an extended period working with project partners in Cuba.

🗓️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Monday 27 July
🗓️ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Around 12 August

Find out more and apply at: https://careers.dmu.ac.uk/job/Research-and-Innovation-Assistant/533-en_GB

10/07/2026

🧌 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦. 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦. 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦. 𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗦. 🐉

This summer, step into a world where Gods shape destinies and legendary heroes embark on unforgettable quests. Phoenix's, Of Gods and Men, is a season of epic adventures on the big screen, celebrating timeless myths and legends to coincide with the release of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘥𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘺.

⚔️ 𝘑𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘴
🛡️ 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘴 (𝟣𝟫𝟪𝟣)
👑 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘳
🏹 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘥

📅 Screenings throughout July & August
📍 Phoenix

02/07/2026

🎬✨𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗬 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

Oscar-winning actress Rachel Shenton joined as VIP guest jury member and selected not one, but TWO winners for Best Short Film: Soul Trader by Geneviève Lowe and Quiet by Lily Portman.

Hosted by Ed Stagg and Midlands Movies editor Michael Sales, the night honoured the passion, dedication and unique voices that continue to make Midlands filmmaking thrive.

Congrats to all the winners! 🏆

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