Pictureville Cinema showcases some of the best short films made by young Northern filmmakers
Short films by young Northern filmmakers take centre stage.
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Widescreen Weekend film festival makes new programme announcements as tickets go on sale
Widescreen Weekend film festival will return for its 27th edition this autumn with a programme showcasing the pioneering process of CinemaScope, marking its 70th anniversary.
Widescreen Weekend film festival to celebrate the 70th anniversary of pioneering CinemaScope
Festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema from the 28 September – 2 October.
Science in the city! National Science and Media Museum hits the road this summer
The National Science and Media Museum is taking science on the road this summer holidays with an exciting programme of free activities for all the family to enjoy.
National Science and Media Museum celebrates 40th anniversary with new film
The National Science and Media Museum celebrates its 40th birthday on 16 June 2023 with a new short film, showcasing favourite memories from the last four decades and looking towards the future.
National Science and Media Museum says farewell to visitors over final weekend ahead of temporary closure
National Science and Media Museum to temporarily close from 5 June until summer 2024 for major refurbishment.
National Science and Media Museum to host showstopping science festival ahead of temporary closure
Bradford Science Festival returns from 23 May – 4 June with an unmissable lineup of hands-on experiences and live events.
National Science and Media Museum makes two senior appointments
The National Science and Media Museum has appointed Charlotte Connelly as Head Curator and Sally Folkard as Head of Screen and Cultural Engagement.
Bradford Science Festival returns this May half term
Bradford Science Festival, produced by the National Science and Media Museum, will be returning this May ahead of the museum temporarily closing for a year-long transformation.
Pictureville Cinema collaborates with Leeds International Film Festival to present new restoration of film trilogy
The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema has teamed up with Leeds International Film Festival to present the new 4k restoration of the Three Colours trilogy, a classic of world cinema created by the legendary Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski.
