Filmhouse – a star is born
Built in a repurposed church on Edinburgh's Lothian Road, Filmhouse has been a landmark cinema in the city since 1978.
Following a £2 million refurbishment, Scotland's leading independent cinema Filmhouse returns with new leadership, a vision which builds on the venue's legacy as a space for learning and discovery, and a commitment to building a sustainable future.
The first film to welcome audiences back to the venue on Friday will be the ode to the beauty of the cinemagoing experience, Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso (1988).
Filmhouse is set to once again become a hub for film enthusiasts, offering a cutting-edge cinematic experience, a vibrant social space, and a platform for film lovers and filmmakers to engage with the very best in global cinema. Previously a three-screen venue, the new Filmhouse will become a four-screen cinema and soon will be unveiling a fourth screen with a capacity of 24, allowing for an even more expansive programme, as well as being available for private screenings and hires.
The cinema's technical capabilities include 70mm, 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, and digital projection. The cinema also includes a Clipster Unit for creating Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) required for festival and theatrical distribution.
Here is the team behind the renovated gem:
All photos Kat Gollock
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