Film within 5 miles of Glasgow

27 events within 5 miles

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Southside Film Festival

A super-local festival that brings an eclectic programme of films and workshops to 'pop up' cinemas in various Southside venues (cafes, pubs, clubs, schools, libraries, parks, even a boat shed). Film choices are often site specific or engage audiences by producing an event around the film.

Southside, Glasgow (2.2 miles)

Sun 19 May

Times vary / £5–£6

Dead Sleazy

An evening of comedy, film and hard zombie science. The resident Zombiologist delivers an interactive survivor’s guide to a Zombie apocalypse, followed by a Q&A and a screening of The Evil Dead.

Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow (0.9 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

£5 / 0141 333 0900

Part of Glasgow Science Festival.

  • 19:30 – 23:00

Mariinsky Ballet: Swan Lake

The company's performance of Swan Lake, screened in 3D.

Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

3D

0871 200 2000

Confessions of a Justified Sinner Reconstructed

Untitled Projects and actor George Anton present an archive of Paul Bright's 1987 Scotland-spanning adaptation of the James Hogg novel.

Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)

Fri 14 Jun

£6 / 0845 330 3501

Sat 15 Jun

£6 / 0845 330 3501

Tue 18 Jun

£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501

…and 9 more dates until 29 Jun

Neu! Reekie!

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

The Poetry Club, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Fri 14 Jun

£8

Neu! Reekie! heads back to Glasgow, this time taking along indie trio Sparrow and the Workshop, filmmakers Kim Moore and Gareth Griffiths (with their protest film Hell Unltd) and poet, novelist and performer Kevin Williamson. Plus, a mystery guest! Ooh, who could it be?!

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Southside Film Festival Closing Reception

Celebrate the end of the Southside Film Festival and hear the announcement of the winner of the Southside Filmmaker Award 2013.

The Glad Café, Glasgow (2.4 miles)

Sun 19 May

Free / 0141 636 6119

Part of Southside Film Festival.

  • 21:30

Walking Tour: Cinemas of the Southside

Cinema historians Gordon Barr and Gary Painter host this two hour guided walk past some of Glasgow's historic cinema buildings. Exact location will be confirmed by email before the day. Booking is essential.

Various venues: Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Sun 19 May

£5

Part of Southside Film Festival.

  • 14:00

ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight

This instalment brings members of the New York House & Ballroom community to Glasgow, along with queer theorists, performance artists, archivists, theologians and filmmakers, to explore Voguing, drag, clubbing, and the politics of race, class and gender.

Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)

Fri 24 May

Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501

Sat 25 May

Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501

Sun 26 May

Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501

BAFTA Shorts

  • UK
  • 108 min
  • Directed by: Various

BAFTA nominated short films and animations.

Grosvenor Cinema, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Thu 23 May

0845 166 6028

  • 18:30

Burrell Family Films

A chance for families to gather round the big screen.

Burrell Collection, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2550

  • 14:00
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Celebrate Scinema: Viewers' Choice

A science-fiction classic chosen by members of the public. You can vote for your favourite at glasgowsciencefestival.org and the screening will be followed by a Q&A with science boffins from the University of Glasgow.

Blackfriars, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Wed 12 Jun

£3 / 0141 552 5924

Part of Glasgow Science Festival.

  • 19:30 – 22:30

Cocktails and Dreams

Start the night off with a screening of Tom Cruise in Cocktail, then make your own cocktails in a masterclass in the cafe (no Cruise included).

The Grosvenor Café, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Wed 12 Jun

£12.50 / 0845 166 6028

  • 18:30

Film at the Fringe

An evening of short films by Glasgow-based filmmakers.

The Bungo Bar & Kitchen, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Thu 23 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 423 0023

Part of Southside Fringe.

Film Discussion Group

Meet up with film writer Eddie Harrison and lots of other film buffs to swap opinions and perceptions of both art house and big blockbuster recent releases. Held on the second Wednesday of every month.

Glasgow Film Theatre (0.6 miles)

Wed 12 Jun

0141 332 6535

  • 18:30

Glasgore: Horror/Cult Discussion Group

Monthly dicussion group for lovers of horror and cult cinema.

Glasgow Film Theatre (0.6 miles)

Wed 5 Jun

0141 332 6535

  • 18:30
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Glasgow Comic Con

Indulge your love of all things graphic at this fiesta of films, comics and fandoms. Last year saw plenty of big names from the worlds of Captain Marvel, Judge Dredd, Planet of the Apes, X-Men, Superman and Batman exhibit, and 2013 promises equal opportunity to meet and get sketches and autographs from your heroes.

CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)

Sat 13 Jul

Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900

Sun 14 Jul

Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900

GYFF Shorts at GSFF

What do a young roadkill entrepreneur, a thirteen-year-old with a convicted felon pen pal and an eighty-four-year-old graffiti artist have in common? Find out in this unique collection of shorts that Glasgow Youth Film Festival’s Youth Team have curated specially for the Short Film Festival.

CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)

Wed 2 Oct

£8.50 (£6.50) / 0141 332 6535

Part of Glasgow Film Festival.

  • 13:15

Living Memory at Hidden Gardens

Celebrating ten years of the Hidden Gardens, this creative project explores the stories the many diverse visitors have brought to over the years. Filmed and edited by local young people.

The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow (1.7 miles)

Sun 19 May

Free / 0845 330 3501

Part of Southside Film Festival.

  • 13:00
  • 15:00

Making it Home

A collection of four short films made by refugee and asylum seekers.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 552 4267

  • 12:30

Metropolitan Opera: The Nose

A live screening of Shostakovich's classic opera.

Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Sat 26 Oct

0871 200 2000

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Munch 150

In honour of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edvard Munch, expert Tim Marlow hosts a behind-the-scenes look at putting on this exhibition.

Glasgow Film Theatre (0.6 miles)

Thu 27 Jun

0141 332 6535

  • 19:00

Refugee Week Scotland

This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

Various venues: Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Mon 17 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

Tue 18 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

Wed 19 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

…and 4 more dates until 23 Jun

Scottish Screenwriters

Everyone is welcome at these open sessions for screenwriters, from the novice to the professional. Meetings start with an industry talk followed by a Q&A and a workshopping session on scripts brought along by participants. Ages 16+.

CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)

Mon 10 Jun

£3 / 0141 352 4900

  • 18:30

Mon 8 Jul

£3 / 0141 352 4900

  • 18:30

Mon 12 Aug

£3 / 0141 352 4900

  • 18:30
…and 3 more dates until 11 Nov

Toxic/No Future/No Past/Charming for the Revolution

Pauline Boudry and Renate Lorenz present their droll, trans-temporal films which carefully re-present the 'other' and the socially outcast.

Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)

Sun 26 May

Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6 / 0845 330 3501

Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.

  • 19:30

Vintage Glasgow

Hemingway Design bring their Vintage Festival format to Glasgow, featuring music, fashion, film, design and dance that celebrates British creativity from the 1920s to 1980s. In the evening time, things get fancy dress with Vintage Nightclubs themed Soul Casino on Saturday and the Torch Club on Sunday.

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Sat 27 Jul

Times to be confirmed / Free (Soul Casino £15; Torch Club £20) / 0141 353 8000

Sun 28 Jul

Times to be confirmed / Free (Soul Casino £15; Torch Club £20) / 0141 353 8000