Course / Talking Pictures Monday (Summer)
Mondays, 15 Jul – 23 Sep, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 10-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman, followed by a matinee screening.
Course / Talking Pictures Tuesday (Summer)
Tuesdays, 16 Jul – 24 Sep, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 10-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman, followed by a matinee screening.
Course / Screen Talk: In the Director's Chair
Sat 3 Aug, 10.30am – 5.30pm
We take a closer look at the role of the film director, exploring the purpose, method and art of film direction, and the alchemy of turning a script into the finished product.
Course / Acting for Film
Tuesdays, 3 Sep – 22 Oct, 7pm – 8.30pm
An 8-week practical course to help you develop the skills and techniques specific to film acting. No previous acting experience necessary.
Course / Ealing Studios
Thursdays, 5 Sep – 17 Oct (excl. 12 Sep), 2pm – 3.30pm
With a cinematic legacy much broader than their renowned comedies, join us for a 6-week exploration of Ealing Studios’ output from the 1930s to the ‘50s.
Course / EXTREME CINEMA
Sat 7 Sep, 10.30am – 4pm
Join us as we explore the beginnings of Extreme Cinema, consider what makes a film extreme, and look more closely at how extreme films affect us.
Course / Making a Feature Film: How Hard Can It Be?
Sat 21 Sep, 10.30am – 6pm
A one day introduction to the complete feature filmmaking process, from initial idea to selling the first ticket.
Course / Editing for Indie Filmmakers
Thursdays, 31 Oct – 28 Nov, 7pm – 8.30pm
Learn how to get the most out of your film in the edit suite with this practical guide to the art of film editing.
More about Phoenix
Phoenix / About Cinema
Phoenix is an independent cinema screening the best films from around the world, from micro-budget foreign pictures to Hollywood blockbusters.
Phoenix / About Art
Phoenix’s art and digital culture programme presents free exhibitions, by artists from across the world, supported by Arts Council England and De Montfort University.
Phoenix / About Learning
Whether for pleasure, professional skills or education, Phoenix's short courses, talks, workshops and screenings make learning rewarding and fun.
Phoenix Leicester
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. We are a charity.
In our two modern cinema screens we show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and we regularly organise festivals and events.
Our regularly changing art programme presents work by local and international artists, and our education work helps people of all ages to learn about, and create their own, film and art.
At Phoenix, we believe film and art have the power to enhance our lives. Watching a movie or visiting a gallery can entertain and inspire us, offering new perspectives on our lives and those of others.
They deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why we work hard to ensure Phoenix is a place everyone can feel welcome and inspired.
If you fancy a drink, dinner or somewhere to meet friends, our Café Bar is open all day serving freshly-cooked food, and drinks you can take into our cinema screen if you wish.
For many customers, our staff make the difference. With a clear passion for our work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.
As a local charity, all our earnings go back into developing our creative programmes, enabling us to reach out to more people.
We hope to see you soon.