Cheltenham Film Society

	CHELTENHAM FILM SOCIETY
2011/2012 66th Season
About the society … we have been thriving in Cheltenham for over 60 years, and currently have over 400 members - of different ages, backgrounds and interests. We are not an art house or academic society, but we aim to stimulate interest in different aspects of world cinema by showing excellent films from a range of directors in different genres.
Most of our films are in foreign languages (always shown with English subtitles), but we also show a few lesser-known UK/US films. In our selection we look for films that may give an insight into foreign cultures, that make the audience think, that provide a fresh slant on modern political or moral issues, that illustrate novel film making techniques, or demonstrate plain brilliant acting. Or maybe films that offer a new perspective on the human condition, or just tell a cracking good story! We think you'll find something of interest and merit in all of our choices.

Membership is now closed - with 430+ members we are quite full!

Contacts Email: cfs@cheltfilmsoc.org.uk BatPhone: 07796-510984 - for those timely snippets of news - for the latest info & updates

Stephen's selection (Last updated 20 Jan 2012) A selection of local films chosen by our resident film buff.
"Film society pictures a poolside setting for flicks" from The Gloucestershire Echo, 6 Sep 2011
Student Film Awards More comments from our highly knowledgeable audience on the award winning student films now available

Newsreel

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The Bacon Theatre is not available for our film Mother on 7 Feb.
It will now be shown on Tue 14th Feb, usual time 7:45pm. Please tell your friends!

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Wine Tasting Event, Tuesday 6 March, Cheltenham Croquet Club. Chance to taste and compare our experts selections at a more leisurley pace.

Film Ideas for 2012/2013 season.
Only half way through and already its time to start thinking about next season. Please email, tweet @cheltfilmsoc, Facebook or simply write us your ideas and our experts will put them on our "A" list.

Donations Update

The funds our members have generously agreed to donate will make a real difference to film around Cheltenham. The funds are mostly going to encourage young, local talent in film making, and will be looking to our members to provide their usual robust, critical and constructive feedback to these budding Almodovars and Makhmalbafs. Never before will the students have made films knowing they will get such a good audience!
CFS Plaque now installed at University of Gloucester Film Production Suite.

Echo Letter

We could not have put it better our selves........

University of Gloucestershire - Student Film Award
Cheltenham Film Society was delighted to sponsor its first student film award this spring, offering a prize to the best short film made by the final year Digital Film Production Students.
We are also pleased to be offering the opportunity to our members to view the winner & runners-up ahead of some of our main features.

13 Sep: My Life In Cat Years (Dir: Bertie Telezynski) - overall winner
20 Sep: The Ferryman (Dir: Aaron Buckley & Jessica Taylor)
22 Nov: North West Five (Dir: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou)
17 Jan: The Companion (Dir:Louis Rossi)
21 Feb: Blind (Dir: Alex Lockwood)
20 Mar: Treading Water (Dir: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou)

Audience Reactions to these student films


A few links to other useful sites about films and Gloucestershire. Please let me know of others to include.
ABOUT Cheltenham	Movies resources
Cheltenham - Centre for the Cotswolds	Gloucestershire County Council
	Views and reviews of interesting films


Visitors:	Cheltenham Film Society (President David Puttnam) is affiliated to the British Federation of Film Societies and Cheltenham Arts Council. Through the BFFS, and the local south-west group, we keep up with film news and events, and are grateful for their support.	Last update:25 January 2012 Echo Letter Email: Webmaster

Membership is now closed - with 430+ members we are quite full!

Stephen's selection

Newsreel

Donations Update