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
