Filmhouse
Opening Times:
Mon - Thur: 9.30am - 11.30pm
Fri: 9am - 12.30am
Sat: 10am - 12.30am
Sun: 10am - 11.30am
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Photo by Karina Caulfield
By Karina Caulfield
88 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ
The Edinburgh Filmhouse is one of Scotland’s ‘leading independent’ cinemas, commemorating films from all over the world. It is in connection with the Edinburgh International Film festival which takes place there every year.
Filmhouse first opened in 1978 on Lothian Road in a former church beginning with only a 90-seat screen. Fast forward to 1985: a second screen was added alongside a bar and in 1997, Cinema 3 was built.
They celebrate a range of films from different countries and decades, often restoring classics as well as holding themed nights.
Ticket Prices : (Mon - Sat )
£2 donation included due to reduced capacity
£11
Adult
£9.50
Member
Photo by Karina Caulfield
Not only do they show around a 700 film programme each year, but also hold Q&A discussions. Their Education and Learning department host a collection of workshops, screenings, courses and events.
For those who are hard of hearing or visually impaired, Filmhouse host films with English subtitles and audio description with all three cinemas fully accessible for mobility issues.
To help run the cinema, Filmhouse obtain funding from Creative Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, British Film Institute and Europa Cinemas.
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On their website https://www.filmhousecinema.com/ they note many of the directors and actors who have been special guests at various screenings. Some of these include Martin Scorsese, Sean Connery and Ewan McGregor.
Photo by Karina Caulfield
Additionally, on their website, customers can find a range of different sections to browse from including what’s on, Membership, Café Bar, Latest, Learning, About as well as a section on the Future of Filmhouse.
Tickets for films can also be booked online which includes an ‘On the House’ section selling limited free tickets for people in financial difficulty.
Amid COVID-19, FIlmhouse continue to stay open, screening new and restored films. However, tickets are limited to abide by social distancing rules and facemasks must be worn at all times except when eating or drinking.
UPDATE - Since November 2nd, Filmhouse closed due to new government updates.
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Ticket Prices : (Sunday )
£5
Adult
Photo by Karina Caulfield
Photo by Karina Caulfield