Monday, 9 December 2013

Starting your own film club with a little help....

Film Clubs are good for you and your communities’ health!


Film Clubs are great way for people to socialise and get involved in their community- ingredients for a long, healthy and happy life!


So what is a film club? A film club is the friendly way to watch a film, members help to select the films- classics, world-cinema, social films or the latest DVD release. The film is shown using a projector, screen and DVD player. People arrive a little earlier- enjoy a brew, refreshments and a natter with friends. Sometimes there are trailers- these are organisations providing information on their services or community activities. The great thing is that you can make it your own- maybe a retro refreshment bar complete with the usherette’s torch, an after-film discussion group or your own film-making workshops.


What are the benefits? It is a great way of meeting new people in your community, find out about other groups and services. A film club is very effective for reducing isolation and building networks- essential for good health and wellbeing.  Groups and organisations can use film clubs as a way of reaching out into their community. Importantly a film club offer lots of ways for people to get involved and make it a success- what we call ‘co-production’! There are lots of roles for film-buffs, the physical types, social animals and of course the organiser.


Sounds good? Where to start? So you think a film club would be good for bringing people together and working together in your community? Here at Healthy Me Healthy Communities we can help with making it happen. Using our experience and equipment we can provide support with making your film-club a reality. Our 'We-can' workshops covers all the important bits to make it happen and includes staging your first showing.


So for an informal chat please contact Rich Browning:




T: 07913 540680




Twitter: HMHCmcr

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