Cinema-related links
Explore cinema
beyond the listings.
Archives, associations, technical resources and organisations from the original UK Cinemas collection.
American Widescreen Museum ↗
Widescreen and large-format processes, plus other technical matters of exhibition.
British Board of Film Classification ↗
The UK film-classification system and information about individual films.
British Film Institute ↗
Promotes film production, education and exhibition and operates BFI Southbank.
Cinema Theatre Association ↗
For those interested in cinema buildings, from traditional cinemas to modern multiplexes.
CinemaTour ↗
A photographic record of cinemas worldwide, founded in 1997.
Cinema Treasures ↗
Chronicles cinemas worldwide, including thousands across the UK.
Digital Cinema Media ↗
Cinema advertising company established in 2008.
Dusashenka’s Cinema Photos ↗
A substantial cinema photographic collection on Flickr.
Event Cinema Association ↗
Promotes event-cinema presentations for distributors and exhibitors.
Film Distributors’ Association ↗
Trade body for UK theatrical film distributors.
Guardian Film ↗
Film coverage including exhibition.
Historic England Archive ↗
Historic-building records with thousands of cinema entries and photographs.
History of Film Projection ↗
An overview from the earliest days to the digital era.
Independent Cinema Office ↗
Supports independent film exhibition in the UK.
Pearl & Dean ↗
Screen advertising, film news, reviews and cinema listings.
Projected Picture Trust ↗
Promotes and preserves cinema projection equipment.
Scottish Cinemas & Theatres Project ↗
Chronicles cinemas, past and present, in Scotland.
UK Cinema Association ↗
The trade body representing circuit and independent UK cinemas.
Subtitles ↗
Promotes subtitled cinema presentations for people who are hard of hearing.