🎥 Film and Cinema in Leeds
Leeds, arguably the birthplace of cinema thanks to Louis Le Prince's pioneering work, is a city with a thriving film culture. From iconic cinemas to film festivals and community groups, there’s something for every movie enthusiast.
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Cinemas
📽️ Cottage Road Cinema
The oldest independently owned cinema in Leeds, and one of the oldest in the UK, continuously showing films since 1912. They show a mix of new releases, special screenings, and classic films.
📍 Cottage Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 4DD
👉 Cottage Road Cinema website
🎬 Everyman Cinema
A boutique cinema experience offering comfortable seating, food, and drinks delivered to your seat. Known for screening mainstream and indie films.
📍 Trinity Leeds, Albion St, Leeds LS1 5AY
👉 Everyman Cinema website
🍿 Hyde Park Picture House
A much-loved, Grade II listed Edwardian cinema that combines history with an eclectic mix of films, from arthouse and world cinema to classics and cult favorites.
📍 Brudenell Rd, Leeds LS6 1JD
👉 Hyde Park Picture House website
🎬 Oakwood Cinema
A community-led, volunteer-run cinema offering an intimate and friendly environment to enjoy classic films, indie gems, and recent releases.
📍 5 Fitzroy Dr, Roundhay, Oakwood, Leeds LS8 4AB
👉 Oakwood Cinema Website
🎥 Odeon Luxe Thorpe Park
A premium cinema experience located at Thorpe Park, featuring luxurious reclining seats, Dolby Atmos sound, and a wide range of blockbuster movies.
📍 The Springs, Thorpe Park, Leeds LS15 8GH
👉 Leeds Odeon Luxe Thorpe Park Website
🍿 Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds
An upscale cinema offering a luxurious movie experience with fully reclining leather seats, immersive sound systems, and the latest blockbuster releases.
📍 Gelderd Rd, Birstall, Batley WF17 9TB
👉 Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds Website
🎥 Vue Cinemas at Cardigan Fields and The Light
Two large cinemas, one at Cardigan Fields in Burley and another at The Light in the city centre, offering the latest blockbusters, family films, and event screenings.
📍 Cardigan Fields, Burley, Leeds LS4 2DG and The Light, Leeds LS1 8TL
👉 Vue Cinema website
Film Groups and Events
🎥 Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF)
One of the UK’s largest film festivals, showcasing a diverse selection of global cinema, including premieres, retrospectives, and independent films.
👉 LIFF Website
🍿 Leeds Movie Fans Meetup
A social group for movie lovers, organizing trips to screenings, festivals, and casual discussions about all things film.
👉 Leeds Movie Fans Meetup
🎬 Leeds Young Film Festival
An annual festival for younger audiences, featuring family-friendly films, workshops, and interactive experiences.
👉 Leeds Young Film Festival
🌟 Left Bank Leeds Film Screenings
Left Bank Leeds frequently hosts screenings of socially conscious and independent films in its stunning converted church venue.
📍 Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LJ
👉 Left Bank Leeds website
🎓 Northern Film School
Part of Leeds Beckett University, Northern Film School is one of the leading film schools in the UK, offering courses and facilities for aspiring filmmakers. They also host public screenings of student work.
📍 Leeds Beckett University, LS1 3HE
👉 Northern Film School
📽️ Scalarama Leeds
Part of a nationwide celebration of cinema, Scalarama hosts screenings of cult, indie, and lesser-known films across unconventional venues.
👉 Scalarama Leeds
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