Pop-Up Cinema Glasgow: Bring Films to Your Neighbourhood

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We're on a mission to bring a regular pop-up cinema to Glasgow, creating welcoming spaces for film lovers and those seeking great local events within walking distance. Our screenings showcase films from beyond the UK and US - hidden gems that rarely make it to high street cinemas. By partnering with local businesses and community spaces, we’re not only making these films more accessible but also supporting local venues and building a vibrant cinema culture in our neighbourhoods.

Why We Need Your Support

We believe that cinema should be for everyone. That’s why we’re committed to:

Bringing Independent Films Closer to Home – Affordable ticket prices, captioned original-language films, and screenings in venues right on your doorstep
Expanding Film Choices – Showcasing incredible films from around the world, beyond the usual UK/US box office hits
Preserving Screen Heritage – Introducing local audiences to Glasgow’s rich archive of moving images
Supporting Emerging Filmmakers – Providing a platform for young, amateur, and independent filmmakers to screen their work
Strengthening Our Community – Partnering with local businesses and organisations to create screenings with a purpose—including Q&As, discussions, and talks that turn film nights into a shared experience

How Your Donation Helps

With your support, we can:

Secure venues across Glasgow to host regular screenings
Invest in essential equipment like projectors, screens, and sound systems
Support young filmmakers by covering screening costs
Keep tickets affordable so everyone can access great cinema

Running a small cinema isn’t cheap, but every bit of support makes a difference. Here’s how your contribution helps:

£5 – Prints 25 x A6 flyers to spread the word
£10 – Covers 2 x A3 posters for local promotion
£50 – Helps us secure a venue for a screening
£100 – Pays for a licence to screen one film
£500 – Buys a professional projector screen
£900 – Gets us a UHD 4K projector for high-quality screenings

Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to a bigger independent cinema scene in Glasgow!

Get a Tote Bag When Donating £20 or More!

As a small thank-you for your support, we’re giving away a printed tote bag to everyone who donates £20 or more to our campaign. It’s our way of saying thank you for helping us get one step closer to our goal

After donating, simply fill out this quick form so we can get in touch and send your tote bag your way!

The Small Cinema (Registered Charity No.SC054152) was created with a vision to bring a regular pop-up cinema to Glasgow, creating places where film lovers can come together to enjoy films that don’t get screened in the mainstream cinemas. The not-for-profit organisation is committed, with your support, to securing a long-term future for cinema screenings in Glasgow.

Learn more here - https://smallsouthsidecinema.org/

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