Reel Islington has run successful screenings and events since 2007 including the Odeon, North Library, Hideaway, Landseer Gardens and the Whittington Community Centre.
Islington Exhibits 2012
Reel Islington curated a screening of visual arts films on the 21st July as part of ‘Stuff Happens’ at Islington Exhibits. This was followed by a screening of The Battle of Orgreave by Jeremy Deller. View the programme here.
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First Friday Film Club
This monthly event takes place on the first Friday evening of every month, in partnership with Holloway Neighbourhood Group and Rowan Arts. Join the First Friday Film Club mailing list to find out which films are showing and to receive early information on events.
Reel Islington Film Festival 2012
Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller and multi-award winning director Ken Loach headlined a packed programme of screenings and events at the 2012 Reel Islington Film Festival from 24-26 February. Alongside internationally recognised figures from the arts, the three-day independent film festival also offered a platform for first-time filmmakers. The full line-up boasted multi-award winning documentaries, fiction, animation and shorts from Martin Scorsese, Ken Loach, Mike Figgis, Charlie Chaplin, Koutaiba Al-Janabi and Kyoko Miyake.
Islington Exhibits 2011
On the 16th July 2011, short films by filmmakers working within the visual arts arena were screened within the Old Fire Station building. Islington Exhibits is an annual initiative to unlock venues in Islington and give artists and craft makers a platform to display their work.
Platform Festival
Film submissions created by, for and with young people aged 13-19 to screen at Islington’s first dedicated Youth Arts Festival 15th and 31st July 2011.
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Mayton Street Festival
The afternoon of Saturday 11 June 2011 1-5pm saw a series of free events at the Old Fire Station Community Centre, including Reel Islington screenings.
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Puppets On Film at Little Angel Theatre 2011
An exciting, innovative and new exploration of Puppets on Film at the Little Angel Theatre: 25-27th March 2011.
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Summer Festival 2010
Reel Islington was pleased to be a part of the Holloway Arts Festival, screening at the Holloway Odeon and the Big Day Out in Whittington Park.
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Green Screenings 2010
Thanks to funding from Islington Council there were screenings of ‘Green’ films on the 4th July 2010.
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Reel Health Stories 2010
We are proud to have worked in association with Reel Health Stories; everybody’s got a story to tell about healthcare, and this is a unique attempt to access those stories.
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inCREDIBLE Screenings
The Saturday 10th July 2010 happening started at 6.30 with a talk by the artist Richard Niman followed by some wonderful short films. Free!
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Odeon Summer Screenings 2010
As part of Holloway Arts Festival, Reel Islington were proud to screen an exciting and eclectic mix of the very best of British and world films, including award winners, innovation and talent.
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Halloween Screamings 2009
Reel Islington took part in ‘Halloween in Holloway 2009′ with the Reel Islington Screamings – be afraid, be very afraid.
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Holloway Arts Festival 2009
Screenings of short films included the Holloway Odeon, the Hideaway Bar and the Big Day Out in Whittington Park.
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The New Creative 2009 – The Odeon
This year’s graduating Computer Animation students of the Sir John Cass School of Art and Digital Media worked collaboratively as The New Creative.
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Holloway Arts Festival 2008
Three great venues, Four short film programmes, Two fantastic industry seminars.
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Holloway Arts Festival 2007
Reel Islington Screenings included a selection of local short films, events and seminars.
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Other Events
Have included screenings at Landseer Gardens, Universettee in North Library, and many other local happenings.