14 Jul 22 — 16 Jul 22

Cinema in the City

Cinema in the City returns this Summer with an unmissable programme of contemporary films and emerging shorts at Carnival Brewing Company in June and Scale in July.

About Cinema in The City

Cinema in the City brings the best independent cinema to unexpected locations across Liverpool, with previous venues including the Cotton Exchange Rooftop Garden, Lewis’s Building and LUSH.

Our next screenings take place at Scale from Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 July with food by Fig and the Wild.

Scale, The Tapestry, 68-76 Kempston Street, Liverpool L3 8HL

Everything Went Fine

Thu 14 July, 19:00 Book tickets

Sick and half-paralyzed in his hospital bed, André asks Emmanuelle to help him end his life. But how can you honor such a request when it’s your own father?

Language: French (English subtitles). Age Certificate: 15. Running time: 113.

This event will include a screening of Dreamscapes: Chapters I,II & III, a short film directed by Karolina Skorek.

Rurangi

Fri 15 July, 19:00, Book tickets

This film is presented in collaboration with LCR Pride. Transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote, politically divided community of Rurangi, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father.

Language: English (English subtitles). Age Certificate: 15. Running time: 88.

This event will include a screening of Where Communities Dwell, a short film directed by Jack Ryder and Fartun Abdulle.

Pete's Dragon

Sat 16 July, 15:00, Book tickets

The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who happens to be a dragon.

Pete's Dragon is a matinee screening. Doors at 14:00. Films at 15:00. All tickets are £3.

Language: English (English subtitles). Age Certificate: PG. Running time: 98.

This event will include a screening of The Barracuda Heist, a short film directed by Joshua Chawner.

Playground

Sat 16 July, 19:00, Book tickets

When Nora witnesses Abel being bullied she rushes to protect him. Caught in a conflict, Nora tries to find her place, torn between children’s and adult’s worlds.

Language: French (English subtitles). Age Certificate: 15. Running time: 72.

This event will include a screening of Entangled, a short film directed by Samuel Oladeji.

Submit your film

Recognising Liverpool's local talent and rich film history, Cinema in the City offers emerging artists and up-and-coming local filmmakers the opportunity to screen their short film before each main feature.

ELIGIBILITY

Entrants must live in the northwest of England.
Films must be no longer than 15 minutes in length.
Films must be no older than 2 years.
Films must not be available for purchase.
Films must be in English or with English subtitles.
All file formats accepted.
Promotional films are not eligible.

One short film will be selected for each screening and the successful artists / filmmakers will receive a screening fee of £100 plus two tickets to their screening.

If you'd like to submit your film for consideration, please complete this short form. If you have any questions, please email film@fact.co.uk.

Venues

June screenings will take place at Carnival Brewing Company, King Edward Rise Industrial Estate, Gibraltar Row, Liverpool, L3 7HJ.

July screenings will take place at Scale, The Tapestry, Kempston St, Liverpool L3 8HL.

Seating is unreserved. Feel free to bring your own cushion.

Cinema in the City gives film fans a unique opportunity to experience critically-acclaimed and award-winning films in hidden locations across the city.

We are unable to accept refunds for this event. However, if you unable to attend due to Covid-19, please request a refund no later than 48 hours before the event is due to start. Your refund will be processed within 3 working days.

Cinema in the City is presented by FACT and supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.

FACT is funded by Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council and supported by Culture Liverpool.

FACT presents
Cinema in the City: Everything Went Fine [15]

A daughter is forced to reconcile her past with her father when he contacts her with a devastating final wish, in François Ozon’s powerful family drama. André (André Dussollier) has never been the easiest of...

Running time: 113 mins
Genre: Drama / Comedy

Thu, 14 Jul
19:00

FACT presents
Cinema in the City: Rurangi with LCR Pride [15]

FACT and LCR Pride presents Rurangi, an authentic and emotional tale of gender, racial and sexual identity in modern day New Zealand told by Max Currie.

Running time: 88 mins
Genre: Drama / Independent

Fri, 15 Jul
19:00

FACT presents
Cinema in the City: Pete's Dragon [PG]

In anticipation of his upcoming Disney adaptation Peter Pan & Wendy, Cinema in the City brings you the first venture in children’s fantasy adventure by critically acclaimed director David Lowery (A Ghost Story, The Green...

Running time: 98 mins
Genre: Fantasy / Adventure

Sat, 16 Jul
15:00

FACT presents
Cinema in the City: Playground [15]

Caught in a conflict of loyalty, Nora tries to find her place, torn between children's and adult's worlds. An eventual confrontation between Nora and Abel leads to a startling climax.

Running time: 72 mins
Genre: Drama