Belmont Community Cinema

Slightly late with this but I was heartbroken last week to find out that David Lynch had passed away. The impact that his films had on me I think form part of the immense pride I have felt in working in the places I have and still do, trying to accomplish that which we try to accomplish. That inspiring art, whether it is sculpture, painting, music or film, can truly alter how you see the world. Mulholland Drive and Lost Highway are two of my favourite films of all time. Even given the amount of hours I wiled away as I student watching both, I still revisit them regularly and I feel privileged that we were able to screen the former at least a few times during my time at Belmont Community Cinema. It will be one of the first films I ask them to show when they reopen. The gift Lynch gave to me with his cinema is that the best art can completely change your perspectives and boundaries about what life is. He and his work almost stand alone in how they achieved that. The world is sadder without him. His work will endure where he has passed on, as it is for all great artists. RIP.

Two years ago, I - frustratedly - set up a campaign group on my lunch break, determined not to let Aberdeen's only independent cinema go the way of so many others. This week, Matt Buchanan came on board the Good Ship Belmont as our new Chief Executive Officer 🎬 This is a significant milestone in our campaign to put film, education, community and customer experience at the heart of everything the new operation will do. We stand as proof that we're not going down without a fight, and that we're firmly on our way to making the Belmont the destination for film in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. A very warm welcome to the team, Matt. You'll do us proud, sir. Belmont Community Cinema 🧡

📽️Belmont Community Cinema is delighted to be supporting Aberdeen Performing Arts excellent Granite Noir, Aberdeen’s Crime Writing Festival. 🎞️Please do support Aberdeen’s independent cinema, by buying tickets for a screening of The Girl on the Train, based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins, who will introduce the film. https://lnkd.in/eJ4ViuSm And… 🍿A Horror Film screening of Censor and author talk with Anna Bogutskaya. https://lnkd.in/eZHQA4Qj

Are you feeling the pre Christmas blues? Hoping for a brighter 2025? We're excited for the new year. We've new staff members joining our team (to be announced very soon). We found outstanding candidates through TMM, who, it turns out, are as good at film-making as they are at recruitment. See below and enjoy. https://lnkd.in/eTBEGVYm

🤶From heartwarming tales of love, a sense of warmth, nostalgia, good triumphing over bad and a reminder that we are all connected, the Christmas film is an essential part of the season. 🎄The most excellent Colin Farquhar, in the Aberdeen Journals Press and Journal, writes about how the Belmont Community Cinema brought the magic of the movies to Aberdeen audiences. 🍿Thank you to everyone who is supporting the Belmont Community Cinema. Bringing back the cherished venue for all.

Thank you! Today is Giving Tuesday UK a global day to celebrate giving in all its forms. On #GivingTuesday we would like to celebrate and thank every single supporter for their generosity and enthusiasm. With your continued support we will deliver an exciting future for the Belmont Community Cinema an important cultural venue in our city that will be an inclusive space to learn, explore and be entertained by film. Your generosity and foresight will widen access to arts and culture, create new opportunities and make Aberdeen a better place to live, work and visit. Thank you! You can continue to support the project by giving what you can on a regular basis: https://lnkd.in/eVcBqhrK

For many film fans in Aberdeen, it simply wasn't Christmas without a visit to the Belmont on Christmas Eve for a screening of It's A Wonderful Life. The doors to The Belmont might be closed but the Christmas spirit is alive and well, as The Belmont Cinema team invite you to keep that tradition alive and join us for a free festive screening of this Christmas classic at the Cowdray Hall on Saturday 21st December at 2pm. Book your tickets below 👇 https://lnkd.in/exFKbZRc

In the run-up to #GivingTuesday on 3rd December, we are celebrating the support of our community with a weekly post. Giving Tuesday UK is a day that celebrates giving in all its forms. Belmont Community Cinema would like to celebrate all those who are committed to reopening what will be Aberdeen’s only independent cinema. A unique focal point in the city centre for people to come together, be entertained, learn and explore. This week we are celebrating our regular donors. All those giving what they can, monthly, quarterly or annually to support Belmont Community Cinema Thank you. 👏 👏 One regular donor shared why they were supporting the cinema in this way, “Giving what I can monthly allows me to support the Belmont in a manageable way. I am pleased to be able to give a little regularly to help breathe new life in to Aberdeen’s cinema!" 👏👏🎦🎞️🎬🍿👏👏 You can support the project by giving what you can on a regular basis: https://lnkd.in/e92_zbnQ

In the run-up to Giving Tuesday UK on Tuesday 3rd December, we are celebrating your support with a weekly post. We have been inspired by the support the Belmont Community Cinema has received from groups and individuals across our community. Choirs have sung, orchestras have played, students from both universities have organised events, performed and ceilidh-ed. Local businesses have given to support the refurbishment and offered their services, spaces and their doughnuts free of charge! 👏👏👏👏 We're grateful to each and every one for their support. If you would like to support the project please visit: https://lnkd.in/eX_7A3qz #philanthropy #givingtuesday #thankyou #independentcinema

🎦In the run up to Giving Tuesday UK on 3rd December, the Belmont Community Cinema is celebrating your support, with a weekly post. 🎞️650 of you have supported the Belmont Community Cinema by giving through our crowdfunder! Thank you. 👏 🍿Your amazing collective support has raised almost £60,000. These funds will directly support the essential improvement of the much loved Belmont cinema, creating an exceptional space in the heart of Aberdeen, for all to enjoy. 📽️Some of you have shared why you have given. 🎬”The Belmont was a massive part of my life as a student in Aberdeen. An escape and respite from student life. It’s a vital resource and I hope it is up and running again soon.” 🎬”The Belmont Community Cinema was the reason I ended up being who I am. It fostered a love of cinema. …Aberdeen needs this…” 🎬”It is massively important we hold on to our independent cinemas. Attending the Belmont for a variety or reasons over the years - attending a writers group, rehearsing plays, meetings, chilling out in the cafe, singer/songwriter sessions, watching unique films - I aways admired what the cinema was trying to do especially in encouraging and supporting our future filmmakers. Absolutely best of luck and I hope you achieve everything you wish for.” 🍿From the Belmont Community Cinema to each and every supporter, thank you. #givingtuesday