How it came about

Pilton Cinema brought to reality the idea of Pip Cartmell for a Community Cinema in the heart of Pilton. It has now re-opened in the newly refurbished Skittle Alley of the Green Man Bar & Bistro (formerly the Chichester Arms). Unfortunately, numbers are limited to 50 and booking is not possible, so first come, first served.

Pilton Cinema is fully licensed by Filmbank Media to screen films which has now risen to £106/film.

It is normally a 'last Friday of the month' event with films of many different genres including comedy, drama, silent, thriller, musical, foreign language and more.

The skittle alley can seat a maximum of 50 people - first come, first served - who will be able to watch a cinema quality projection on comfortable chairs. And the bar of the Green Man is just a few paces away if you feel thirsty.

Feedback

Please feedback your ideas on the new arrangement and venue and tell us what you would like to see by going to our Feedback form. Contact us through the Contact page if you would like us to send you an email reminder.

And if you would like to find out more about films and the film industry follow this link to the icons of a number of organisations on the Links Page of the website.

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Welcome to Pilton Cinema

A heart-warming, feel-good, comedy drama

Friday 30th January 2026 at 19.45

Save the Cinema

109 min, Cert. 12A, 2022

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

Save the Cinema is a film based on the true story of hairdresser Liz Evans, who in 1993 led a community campaign in Carmarthen, Wales, to save the Lyric Theatre from being demolished. To achieve this, she, along with local officials, enlisted the help of Hollywood by persuading Steven Spielberg to hold a special premiere of his movie Jurassic Park at the theatre. The film is about community spirit and fighting for something important to you.

Reviews

I was charmed...you wrap it around yourself and just settle down. If you like cheese, you'll love this.

Mark Kermode

This is a really nice movie, Based on a true story. It's nice that the real life son of the lady that saved the cinema stars in the movie as well. Also Rhod Gilbert stars. Is a lovely feel good movie. A real see.

Tim H.

Friday 27th February 2026 at 19.45

The Roses

105 min, Cert. 15, 2025

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Help the Team?

The Cinema evening is run by a very small group led by Pip Cartmell. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in the event, when we finally come back, by designing and putting up the posters, selling tickets, choosing the films, ushering, or being projectionist, do contact us by text on 07840 996643 or through our Facebook page 'Pilton Cinema'.