Our 10th Birthday edition is fast approaching (Wed 22 - Sun 26 July) and the party itinerary has arrived! Designed by Tony Stiles, download the Cinema Rediscovered 2026 programme of over 70 screenings and events across Bristol via the link in bio.

The Under 30s Guide to Cinema Rediscovered has returned for the 10th Birthday edition, now in electric blue 💙 Read the full guide via the link below 🔗

Announcing the shortlist for Pitch to Park Circus 2026! Congratulations to Georgia Humphreys, Ilia Ryzhenko, and Kate Blower on their successful proposals - read more about them on our Letterboxd HQ via the link in bio.

🎬 Great films back on the big screen for the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered (Wed 22 - Sun 26 July, Bristol). 🙏 Thanks to Silk Factory for this incredible new trailer highlighting some of our 70+ screenings and events lineup.

Introducing our Comics Come Alive strand artwork by Beth Morris ahead of the season launch at Cinema Rediscovered’s 10th Birthday edition (Wed 22 - Sun 26 July, Bristol) and tour across the UK & Ireland from August onwards!

From David Bowie to Marlene Deitrich, he has showcased the stars from each edition on our posters and created programme covers worthy of the spotlight. Thanks Tony/Studio Stiles, as well as Derek Edwards (PATWA) who created the logo and Kate Pieczenko who worked on some of the early years' designs.

Spotted in Bedminster, the 10th anniversary poster for Cinema Rediscovered, the latest in a decade of designs c/o the incredible artist and designer Tony Stiles. Be sure to snap a pic if you see our posters across Bristol!

Join Quizmasters Gavin Sunderland and Patrick Welsh on Sun 26 July 20:30 at Watershed for the Cinema Rediscovered 10th Birthday edition Film Quiz! There will be picture rounds, score snippets and general knowledge covering genres from the history of film, not just #CineRedis26 features. Link below.

As Cinema Rediscovered turns 10, we reflect on highlights from the festival through our incredible community that has contributed over the decade. Next, this is Film Critic and Bristol @brisblakhorrorclub.bsky.social @admagnetic77.bsky.social #CinemaRediscovered.

📞 Calling all film lovers: the 10th Birthday edition of Cinema Rediscovered returns to venues in and around Bristol, UNESCO City of Film, from Wed 22 to Sun 26 July! Explore the 70+ event lineup celebrating newly restored, rarely screened and recently found cinematic gems below 👇

Queer Vision Film Festival returns to @wshed.bsky.social from Fri 26 June, with a lineup featuring 30th anniversary screenings of The Birdcage and Bound! Check out the full schedule below 👇

Remembering director Joseph Losey, who passed away on this day in 1984. We're hounoured to be joined by his son, Josh, to introduce the UK Premiere of Accident, plus our curating student George Cruse-Drew to introduce Modesty Blaise at @wshed.bsky.social for #CineRedis26. Link below 👇

happy father's day 🫂 Starring an incomparable George C. Scott, Paul Schrader’s Hardcore is a part of the Rogue Hollywood season at Cinema Rediscovered (Wed 22 to Sun 26 July). Explore the full season with our multi-buy offer via the link in bio. #fathersday #georgecscott #hollywood #cineredis26

Hot off the presses, postcards for Cinema Rediscovered 10 have arrived! With a sleek design by Tony Stiles, pick up a few from Watershed or our partner venues and help spread the word that Great Films are back on the Big Screen in Bristol, Wed 22 to Sun 26 July. #watershed #cineredis26 #bristol

The full programme for Reframing Film Sessions is now out! Join some of the most inspiring voices in the worlds of exhibition, distribution and restoration on Wed 22 July 11am – 6pm at Watershed, Bristol as part of the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered.

📣 Calling film exhibitors - Bookings for Cinema Rediscovered 10 on Tour are open! Following the 10th anniversary edition of the festival (Wed 22 to Sun 26 July), #CineRedis26 launches a UK- and Ireland-wide tour of highlights celebrating the return of the big-screen experience from August 2026.

With #IlCinemaRitrovato about to kick off in Bologna, we are delighted to announce its Co-director Ehsan Khoshbakht will open the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered here in Bristol in conversation with our founder @markcosgrove.bsky.social, hosted by film historian @pamhutch.bsky.social.

Congratulations to Aardman founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton on their knighthoods for services to the animation industry! We’re honoured to welcome them at the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered (Wed 22 - Sun 26 July, Bristol) to celebrate 50 years of Aardman. 📸 Jon Craig, Bristol 24/7

Festival founder Mark Cosgrove will be on @bcfmradio.bsky.social at 11:30 discussing w/ Charlie Morris 10 Years of Cinema Rediscovered! Listen in below 👇

It’s our 10th birthday and you’re all invited 🎂 Bookings are now open for Cinema Rediscovered, the UK’s leading celebration of newly-restored films and classic revivals – presented in association with Wiper and True. Rendez-vous Wed 22 to Sun 26 July 2026 in and around Bristol, link below 👇

Dive into the Cinema Rediscovered 10th Birthday edition programme from Wed 22 to Sun 26 July, Experience all of the festival by picking up a pass, receiving exclusive discounts. Individual tickets are now open for Club Shed members, with general release available from the beginning of June.

Time is ticking as today is your last chance to get an Early Bird Pass for the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered ⏰ Experience “The finest repertory festival in the UK” (Christina Newland, BFI Online) from Wed 22 - Sun 26 July, Bristol, for up to 30% off a full festival pass.

📣Time is running out to grab Early Bird Passes for the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered! Taking place in and around Bristol UNESCO City of Film from Wed 22 to Sun 26 July 2026, you have until Wed 27 May to get up to 30% off a full festival pass plus exclusive discounts and priority booking.

⏰ One week ‘til the Pitch to Park Circus deadline ⏰ UK-based curators have until Monday 25 May to propose a 4-5 repertory film season curated from the Park Circus catalogue for 2027. The successful applicant's season as a collection for exhibitors to programme - full details via the link below.

Ahead of the deadline for Pitch to Park Circus 2026 (Mon 25 May), we caught up with last year's winner Heather Bradshaw to discuss her journey, tips for curators applying this year, and future exciting events. Read the interview now via our Letterboxd HQ - link below 👇

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This event is primarily aimed at BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) Members and associated freelancers. If you are a UK-based film exhibitor and are not yet a member, find out how to join BFI FAN for free by contacting your regional hub.

There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with other industry practitioners through 1:1 meetings, a FREE networking lunch c/o Principal Festival Sponsors Park Circus & StudioCanal, a fun Craft & Chat corner, invite to Opening Night Drinks & access to free early-morning exhibitor previews.

We’ll explore how restorations come about from some of the leading studios; get tips on inviting outside curatorial voices into your programme; creating a buzz so audiences engage with lesser-known titles in cinemas and pop-up spaces; plus expect a sneak preview of upcoming re-releases.

Apply now for our FREE Reframing Film Sessions! Join some of the most inspiring voices in the worlds of exhibition, distribution and restoration on Wed 22 July at Watershed (Bristol, UK), the opening day of Cinema Rediscovered 10th edition festival. 🧵 Link in bio, thread below for what's on 👇