CineGuernsey News
Mon 16th Jan 2012
CineGuernsey Programme 2012
The next programme of films covering the first half of 2012 has been finalised, and will be appearing here in the next few days.Wed 5th Aug 2009
New Programme of films
We are in the process of confirming our programme for the next 6 months - more information will be on here shortly. For fans of our Halloween Horror nights, we promise you something very special is coming...Hint #1: It's an early film from a now major Hollywood Director.
Hint #2: I buried her in the fruit cellar…
Wednesday 14th May
The Secret Masterpieces of Cinema
The cinema is coming to the art gallery or perhaps it is the other way around. The 'ICO Essentials: The Secret Masterpieces of Cinema - Dreams' is a screening of six seminal art-house works of the most influential short films ever made. The theme of this series of films is 'Dreams' and the works collectively explore the ways in which the artists' film have influenced popular culture at large.More details here
Fri 30th Nov 2007
New Booking System launched
As of Friday 30th November tickets may now be bought the following way: In person: at Beau Sejour, the Guernsey Information Centre and the Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery at Candie Gardens. By telephone: by ringing the booking line on 712240, open 10am-4pm. ( Tickets paid for this way will be waiting for you at the screening )Mon 16th Apr 2007
Special Liberation Day Film Showings
As part of the Liberation Day celebrations, CineGuernsey will be showing "Moving Memories" throughout the morning in the offices of VisitGuernsey. " Moving Memories" will transport you back to Guernsey as it was in the period from the first world war to the 1960s. This extraordinary footage, loaned to us courtesy of the Guernsey Museum, comes from a disparate range of sources: home movies, news footage, propaganda material.. Relive the traditional Channel Island way of life, the hayday of tourism, the ups and downs of living in Guernsey in and after both world wars. Film 1 covers the period 1915-1945 and Film 2 covers the period 1945 to 1965. Each film lasts nearly 40 minutes. Entry is free of charge. Showing Times: Film 1 - 10.00 Film 2 - 10.45 Film 1 - 11.30 Film 2 - 12.15 Film 1 - 1.00 Film 2 - 1:45Wed 7th Mar 2007
Special Event - An Evening with Derek Malcolm
A special event at the OGH hotel with guest speaker the acclaimed film critic Derek Malcolm. There will be a buffet, a talk by Mr Malcolm, and a showing of the film Red Road. Contact the Box Office on 07781 442111 or by e-mail to boxoffice@cineguernsey.com for booking info.
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th Oct
Guernsey Lily 2006
This year's Guernsey Lily International Film & Video Festival is approachingMore details here
Thu 4th Dec 2008
4th Birthday Party Details Announced
CineGuernsey's 4th Birthday Party will be held on Saturday 7th February at La Trelade Hotel.The film to be shown on the night will be "Son of Rambow", the highly acclaimed and very funny British comedy drama from earlier this year.
More details will follow shortly...
Wed 28th Feb 2007
CineGuernsey AGM
Have your say! Don't miss this year's AGM on Wednesday 28th February at 7 o'clock prior to a screening of Good Night and Good Luck. Details are hereMon 16th Oct 2006
NEW! Members' comments
Comment on our programmes. Members can now discuss films or events on-line. At the bottom of the film/event page, there is a form which allows members to comment on our films / programmes. All you will need is the membership number from your membership card. Enjoy! And be good! :-)Wed 16th Aug 2006
Guille-Alles Library tie-up
Ed Jewell, who leads the Guilles-Alles Library book group, has kindly agreed to be our speaker for the next presentation which is the classic film, The Third Man, taken from the screen play by Graham Greene.March 2006
Guille-Alles Library tie-up
CinéGuernsey and Guilles Alles Library are working together to provide you with a different perspective on our films.For all screenings by CinéGuernsey, the Guilles Alles Library will kindly be providing reading support - for the most part in the form of the novel on which the film is based. You'll now be able to read the book before (or after) you watch the film with us!
A display has been put up between the first and second floor, so if you're in Town go and have a look for some inspirational reading, perhaps relating to our next film, Pedro Almodovar's "Talk to her".
You'll find a list of available books on their website (www.library.gg) - and you can borrow films on DVD and video!
We are hoping to build our relationship with the Guilles Alles with different events - we'll keep you informed as things progress.
Sat 2nd Jul 2005
Cinema Under The Stars
CinéGuernsey held a special complimentary evening for its members, showcasing award winning short films. Members tucked into their picnics; drinks and desserts courtesy of CinéGuernsey; to the accompaniment of Collin Falla on saxophone. As dusk set on Candie Gardens, the films were projected on to a giant screen. Our most grateful thanks to Peter and Richard Rouillard, organisers of the Guernsey Lily International Short Film Festival (and members of CinéGuernsey!) for making such an enjoyable evening possible!Fri 11th Mar 2005
CinéGuernsey has won a presitigious award from the BFFSAt a ceremony in London on Saturday 11th March, Catriona Stares, our chair person accepted an award for Best Marketing and a distinction for Best New Film Society. Congratulations all!
Wed 2nd & Fri 4th Feb
Screening of "Super size Me"
A super size screening for CinéGuernsey with two sessions and well neigh full attendance! The Board of Health acted as our sponsors encouraging quite a number of health professionals to come and see the publicity stunt staged by Morgan Spurlock to draw attention to the rising danger of fast food and LARGE portions. There was a chance to discuss the film and its implications over a cup of coffee after. A very fast paced and lively documentary with a few truly gross moments!We inaugurated the new DVD player purchased by the museum giving much better definition and far less unwanted surprises.
Fri 19th Nov 2004
The yet not properly named film society chose the funny and endearing French language animation Belleville Rendezvous" as its premiere showing which we felt would appeal to a wide spectrum. It reassuringly played to a full audience of chuckling spectators. One participant even offered to bring his own chair if all seats had been sold!4th - 9th May 2010
CineGuernsey presents "Memories"
CineGuernsey has sourced films from the Imperial War Museum, British Film Institute & Independent Cinema Office in London to provide the public with free evening screenings, titled 'Memories', around the streets of St Peter Port in the week up to and including Liberation Day. Each of the 5 locations around town will have short films themed on the second world war, highlighting the war effort as well as the liberation of Guernsey. To find out more about the films on offer pick up a CineGuernsey Memories Map from The Tourist Information Office or The Gallery, Mansell Street. This event forms part of The Guernsey Photography Festival and is kindly sponsored by HSBC Securities ServicesMon 8th Jun 2009
Cinema Under The Stars 2009
Details of this year's Cinema Under The Stars are now on this website - see "Future Presentations" for more info.Fri 11th Apr 2008
Get email reminders of forthcoming films
You can now get a reminder whenever a CinéGuernsey screening is approaching. Sign up on the "join email list" page or just click hereYou don't have to be a member - just give us your email address. You can also un-subscribe from this service easily too, so don't be afraid.
Sun 7th Oct 2007
Around The World in Animation
From Japanese Anime, Western African folklore, revolutionary French animation or the brightest talents to come out of Canada and Australia, CineGuernsey will lead you on a journey of discovery taking in animation from 5 continents in 'Around the World in Animation'. Event details are hereSat 10th Mar 2007
CinéGuernsey wins big at BFFS "oscars"
CinéGuernsey swept the boards at the recent annual British Federation of Film Societies, BFFS, national Film Society of the Year Awards ceremony.
Held at the British Film Institute at London's South Bank, BFFS welcomed acclaimed director Nic Roeg (Performance, 1970, Don't Look Now 1973, Puffball, 2007) to present these prestigious awards.
Nic Roeg said "I am very pleased to have been invited to present these Awards. Film societies play a crucial role in bringing new, and not so new, cinema gems from around the world to appreciative audiences across the UK. Their contribution should not be overlooked and this is a great opportunity to applaud their hard work".
Each year BFFS rewards excellence in the vital work that film societies do in cultural and community cinema. The Film Society of Year Awards are vitally important in achieving recognition for the often unsung work of an army of dedicated film devotees, all of whom work for their film societies entirely voluntarily to bring high-quality cinema to their local communities throughout the country.
Out of the 8 top awards, entered by over 100 film societies across the UK CinéGuernsey won 3: the Best Marketing and Publicity Award, the Community Award and The Engholm Prize for Film Society of the Year for the overall most vigorous and dynamic film society demonstrating all qualities required of the individual categories for its matchless customer service and creativity.
Catriona Stares (Chairperson in 2005 & 2006) said "CinéGuernsey are thrilled to accept these 3 awards and we will keep on going from strength to strength, bringing the people of Guernsey the best in alternative cinema."
Sun 18th Feb 2007
Arts Alive Weekend 18th & 19th February
As part of the Arts Alive weekend at Beau Sejour, we will be showing two films on the Saturday, and a selection of short films on the Sunday. Entrance is free with admittance to Arts Alive - please contact Beau Sejour for more information or click here for more detailsSat 26th Feb 2011
New CineGuernsey Programme
The next programme of CineGuernsey films will be available shortly, and will take us through to our annual Cinema Under The Stars event. Also keep an eye out for a new look website, coming soon!Mon 25th Aug 2008
Message for attendees at showing of Once 23rd August
CineGuernsey wish to apologise for the poor quality of sound at Saturday's screening of Once and request that non-CineGuernsey members who attended should contact us on 07781 442111 or email us on cineguernseymembers@cwgsy.net for compensation.All CineGuernsey members who attended will receive an e-mail in the next few days with information about compensation and a free showing of the film on a date to be announced.
Fri 2nd Feb 2007
CinéGuernsey is 2 years old and to celebrate, we're having a party. A gourmet 3 course meal at the Duke of Richmond followed by a screening of "Lawless Heart", a great British film. Details are here
Thu 17th Aug 2006
Guernsey10 winners
The winners of the Guernsey10 script writing competition were announced at Cinema Under the Stars. From a strong and talented field, the winning screenplays were:
1st Prize: Geoffrey Swan for 'Scare the Crows'
2nd Prize: Heather Morris for 'The Jerry Bag'
3rd Prize: Michael Jones for 'The Hedge Veg'
Commendation awarded to Emily and Jason Monaghan.
Working closely with the producers of "The Guernsey Lily Festival", Geoffrey will have his idea made into a short film which will be premièred at a CinéGuernsey screening.
closing date: 26th June
Guernsey 10 Screen Writing competition
Winners of the screen-writing competition will be announced at Cinema Under the Stars on 4th August.
The winner will have their idea made into a short film
More details here
Sat 4th Mar 2006
BFFS award nominations
CinéGuernsey was recently nominated for two BFFS awards: "Best New Film Club" and "Best Marketing". The awards will be presented on Saturday 13th March. More news to follow...
Fri 15th Apr 2005
CinéGuernsey member and website expert Rob Gregson responded to an appeal for help to set up our very own website. Working closely with the committee and giving his time completely free he has produced an easily accessible and clear format which will enable all of us to keep abreast of developments in our evolving film society and look back over past fun events.Our most grateful thanks, Rob! (Gee shucks! - Ed)
Fri 4th Mar 2005
Screening of "Taxi"
A very popular screening of a modern French cult classic. Daniel, a dangerous speed freak is set loose as a taxi driver. Somehow, in spite of his criminally dangerous driving, he ends up working for the police as the side-kick of an ineffectual officer hunting a German gang... Scored high on our survey - a big hit with the lads.