Established in 1974, Stoke Film Theatre is one of the UK’s longest running film theatres and ensures that a wider variety of films is shown in Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke Film Theatre offers an eclectic programme of world cinema, documentaries, classics and thematic seasons at its single screen cinema located on the University of Staffordshire’s College Road campus, with an emphasis on films which have either not been shown or have received a very limited release at the local multiplex cinemas.
Situated on Staffordshire University’s College Road campus, the Film Theatre is independent of the University and operated almost entirely by volunteers.
No of Screens: 1
Screen capacity: 212
Technical: Full spec DCI-compliant Digital Cinema Projection; Dolby sound
Programme: the best new world cinema, documentaries, classics
No. of shows a week: averaging 4-6 screenings per week
Regular programming: emphasis on cultural film otherwise not screened in Stoke-on-Trent
Programmer: Russell Heath, Jade Turner (ICO)