About the Bede Film Society

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The Bede Film Society, Durham's biggest and best student cinema, is based in the College of St. Hild and St. Bede at Durham University. Formed well over 30 years ago by a group of students with an interest in cinematography, we are now a Society dedicated to bringing the newest and biggest films to Durham, for the viewing pleasure of students from across the university.

BFS continually strives to bring the audience the best possible viewing experience, and we currently use industry standard 35mm projection in conjunction with Dolby Digital® surround sound. We screen films twice weekly, with frequent midweek films every term, ranging from the latest cinema blockbuster to arthouse and international films.

We are a Society run by students, for students, and so lots of fun is to be had each week. Before every film, our sweet stall boasts an extensive range of sweets and chocolates that will satiate even the pickiest of customers, and all for very affordable prices! The Vern, our college bar, is next door so sweets and drink what more could you need? BFS also holds special events ranging from free films from our sponsors to charity films and even special screenings with discussion panels.

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Society, please get in touch, as we can always use an extra pair of hands.

So when you are looking for a relaxing evening watching a film on the biggest screen in Durham, simply come on down to the BFS and enjoy the true cinema experience for real student prices.

Enjoy the film!

Tom Boothman Meier, President 2011-2012

Contact Us

  • Bede Film Society,
  • College of St. Hild and St. Bede,
  • Durham,
  • United Kingdom
  • DH1 1SZ

    • For general enquiries or to join the mailing list, email hildbede.filmsociety@durham.ac.uk. For direct questions, email the appropriate exec member as listed below.

    Current Exec

    The Exec for 2013-2014:

    Former Exec Members

    2012-2013

    • President, Anna Brohan
    • Vice-President, Josh Cork
    • Secretary, Matt Emmerson
    • Treasurer, James Mankelow
    • Sweetie Lady, Tiggy Socci
    • Publicity Officer, Alex 'Chesney' Leadbeater
    • Social Secretary, Poppy Goddard
    • PR Officer, Adam Thomas
    • Projectionists
      • Emma Sinclair
      • Ellie Willet

    2011-2012

    • President, Tom 'Emperor' Boothman-Meier
    • Vice-President, Ed Owen
    • PR Officer, David Newman
    • Secretary, Flo Stockley
    • Treasurer, Tom Bowden
    • Sweetie 'Lady', James Mankelow
    • Publicity Officer, Josh Cork
    • Events Officer, Tim Selby
    • Projectionists
      • Anna Brohan
      • Chris Baines
      • Jean Lavarenne

    2010-2011

    • President, Daniel Sadler
    • Vice President, Andrew Reeves
    • PR Officer, Joe Taylor
    • Secretary, Jenny Nugee
    • Treasurer, Ben Bowry
    • Sweetie Lady, Ed Owen
    • Publicity Officer, Luke Rigby
    • Social Secretary, Tim Selby
    • Projectionists
      • Jack Heriz-Smith
      • Ed Ball
      • Tom Boothman Meier

    2009-2010

    • Vice President, Dan Sadler
    • PR Officer, Lucy Ingham
    • Secretary, Hannah Mathews
    • Treasurer, Hanna Hiscoe-James
    • Trading Officer, Andrew Reeves
    • Publicity Officer, Luke Rigby
    • Events Officer, Laura Hilditch
    • Projectionists
      • Chief Projectionist, Harri Lacey
      • Andy Pierce
      • Manny Chao
    • (Former Exec: Adam Prescott, Diya Sagar, Charlie Blake, Alistair Cheesebrough, Will Coyne)

    2008-2009

    • President, Owen Thomas
    • Vice President, Alistair Cheesebrough
    • PR Officer, Adam Prescott
    • Secretary, Hannah Mathews
    • Treasurer, Daniel Sadler
    • Sweetie Lady, Charlie Blake
    • Sponsorship Officer, Will Coyne
    • Events Officer, Katy Wendt
    • Projectionists
      • Fay Rajpar
      • Harry Lacey
    • (Former exec: Laura Scaife, Ed McDougall)

    2007-2008

    • President, Bryony Sanderson
    • Vice President, Alex Simmons
    • PR Guru, Alex Calverly
    • Secretary, Philip Lewis
    • Treasurer, Freddie Byron
    • Trading Officer, Katy Wendt
    • Publicity Officer, Alistair Cheesebrough
    • Sponsorship Officer, Shaun Robinson
    • Events Officer, Amy Pond
    • Chief Projectionist, Matt McDonnell
    • Assistant Projectionist, Owen Thomas
    • Assistant Projectionist, Emily Randall

    2006-2007

    • President, James Rawson
    • Vice President, Karen Wilkinson
    • PR Guru, Alex Calverly
    • Secretary, Marc Allante
    • Treasurer, Alex Simmons
    • Trading Officers, Bryony Sanderson
    • Publicity Officer, Sam Lee
    • Sponsorship Officer, Emily Randall
    • Events Officer, Carlene Metcalf
    • Chief Projectionist, Kirsten Osborn
    • Assistant Projectionist, Matt McDonnell
    • Assistant Projectionist, Simone Stefanopulos

    2005-2006

    • President, Ria Grogan
    • Vice President, Karen Lomax
    • PR Guru, Rob Leyland
    • Secretary, James Rawson
    • Treasurer, Tom Henderson
    • Trading Officer, Carlene Metcalf
    • Publicity Officer, Karen Wilkson
    • Sponsorship Officer, Jez Atkins
    • Events Officer, Chris Betts
    • Chief Projectionist, Kirsten Osborn
    • Assistant Projectionist, Hugh Kirkwood
    • Assistant Projectionist, Alex Calverly

    2004-2005

    • President, Cassy Pappas
    • Vice President, Harjyot
    • PR Guru, Phil Lofthouse
    • Secretary, Tom Henderson
    • Treasurer, Femke Douma
    • Trading Officer, Ria Grogan
    • Publicity Officer, Karen Lomax
    • Sponsorship Officer, Henry Whitmarsh
    • Mid-Week Officer, Dan Linsdell
    • Chief Projectionist, Jordan Butterfield
    • Assistant Projectionist, Loveday Redgate
    • Assistant Projectionist, Hugh Kirkwood

    2003-2004

    • President, Laura Jones
    • Vice President, Sarah Gay
    • Secretary, Max Stephenson
    • Treasurer, Paul Baines
    • Trading Officer, Cassy Pappas
    • Publicity / PR Officer, Phil Lofthouse
    • Sponsorship Officer, Dom (Vacant) Keough
    • Events Officer, Harjyot Hayer
    • Chief Projectionist, Sam Chapman
    • 1st Assistant Projectionist, Jordan Butterfield
    • 2nd Assistant Projectionist, Alistair Brooks

    2002-2003

    • President, Amy Lewis
    • Vice President, James "Skippy" Hedge
    • Public Relations, Fabrizio Catalano
    • Secretary, Laura Jones
    • Treasurer, Graeme Wilkinson
    • Trading Officer, Paul Baines
    • Publicity Officer, John Caulfield
    • Sponsorship Officer, Kat Jones
    • Events Organiser, Sarah Gay
    • Chief Projectionist, Charlotte Gilham
    • Assistant PRojectionist, Sam Chapman

    2001-2002

    • President, Amy Gaskell
    • Vice President, Chris Taylor
    • Public Relations, Mo Hamza
    • Secretary, Hannah Williams
    • Treasurer, Amy Lewis
    • Trading Officer, Sarah Oakes
    • Publicity Officer, Tim Davies
    • Sponsorship Officer, Dave Rees
    • Events Organiser, James Hedge
    • Chief Projectionist, Huw Blackwell
    • Assistant Projectionist, Charlotte Gilham

    2000-2001

    • President, Edward "Hon. Sebastian" Allely
    • Vice President, Rich "Dot" Cotton
    • Secretary, Ed "Comedy" Ellwood
    • Treasurer, Ally "Don't call me baby" Gaskell
    • Trading Officer, Dave "Welsh Dave" Rees
    • Publicity Officer, Chris "Captain Birdseye" Taylor
    • Public Relations, Dave "Scottish Dave" Hill
    • Events Organiser, <VACANT>
    • Chief Projectionist, Pete "Red" Lester
    • 1st Assistant Projectionist, Olly "Jaws" Hingston
    • 2nd Assistant Projectionist, Stratis Kamasoutos

    1999-2000

    • President, Christian "Xian" Errington
    • Vice President, James "Cool" Breeze
    • Secretary, Rich "Dot" Cotton
    • Treasurer, Renato "Ulrika" Johnsson
    • Trading Officer, Ed "Hon. Sebastian" Allely
    • Publicity Officer, Karen Jones
    • Public Relations, Charlotte Martins
    • Chief Projectionist, Matt "Checking in" Dunstan
    • Assistant Projectionist, Brian "Go the Distance" Adams