About

Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre - home to Portsmouth Film Society - is where you can see great films in a social environment. Meet like-minded film fans, chat about the latest releases and watch great movies that you might not otherwise get a chance to see.

Southsea Cinema Café is open from 12pm to 7pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Annual membership rates are available, allowing you to see films at a great price-per-film, and gives members the chance to suggest the films that will be shown in the future.

Southsea Cinema and Portsmouth Film Society are not-for-profit, and all money from membership fees goes towards promoting the society and booking films and events for members to enjoy.

For a full programme of Southsea Cinema's events and upcoming screenings see the what's on guide.

You can also find out how to become a member on the Southsea Cinema website.

As well as its cinema in Southsea, Portsmouth Film Society also brings the best in brand new cinema, cult movies, and classic films to venues across the city. Don't miss the Outdoor Screenings, held at amazing venues throughout Portsmouth. Previous Outdoor Screening venues have included Victoria Park, Southsea Castle and the gardens of Cumberland House Natural History Museum.

The cinema also hosts regular exhibitions from local and national artists. The programme is ever-changing so be sure to keep an eye on the Southsea Cinema website to see what's on display now and what is coming up soon.

PFS Recovery Festival

Portsmouth Film Society's Recovery Festival returns from Wednesday 13 to Sunday 17 November. Now in its 6th year, the event is back with a bang - featuring expanded programming for 2024.

Taking place at various locations throughout Portsmouth, the festival will feature an expanded program of film screenings, workshops, a Recovery Party, and the premiere of short films created by participants in the 'I Am Only Human' filmmaking course.

A highlight of this year's festival is the 'I Am Only Human' course, where individuals in recovery learn the art of filmmaking to share their stories. It culminates in a trip to the renowned Pinewood Studios in London, offering participants a unique opportunity to connect with the film industry.

The much-anticipated course begins on 27 August at Southsea Cinema. This free course will span 10 weeks, culminating in a public premiere of the participants' short films on 13 November at The Lens Studio, Portsmouth Guildhall.

The full festival programme will be announced in September.