What we’re about
Harrogate Film Society (HFS for short) has been bringing the best in world cinema to Harrogate since 1956. We are delighted to screen our films at the Harrogate Odeon, thus providing our audiences with comfort and a full cinematic sound and vision experience.
The society is run entirely by volunteers and has a strong committed core membership, but we are very keen for new members to join us. You will find a warm welcome and a real mix of film fans and enthusiasts - we are not a stuffy bunch of clever clogs!
Seeing a film on your own with HFS is better than missing out! Don't be shy, just turn up on the night and say hello to any of the friendly committee members (we should be wearing name badges) - we will be happy to have a chat and welcome you to the gang.
We hope to expand our social media presence, via twitter, facebook and now meetup too. Joining our meetup group is free and you can join this meetup group regardless of whether you have paid our annual HFS membership fee / mini-membership fee or not (see website for current prices).
You are welcome to attend any of our events - tickets for these can be purchased online in advance via our website or at the event from our desk in the lobby at the Odeon. Please note that a yes RSVP on Meetup does not obligate you to attend any event, NOR DOES IT GUARANTEE YOU A PLACE AT THE EVENT IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID FOR A TICKET VIA THE HFS WEBSITE.
You do not need to purchase tickets in advance for our standard film nights (though it does just save you queueing in the Odeon lobby to pay) but it is RECOMMENDED that you book and pay for tickets in advance via the HFS website for any special events, our art season, music legends or classic cinema, particularly where these may sell out.
The majority of our films are screened in Screen 2 (upstairs with 200+ capacity) and occasional events are screened downstairs in Screens 3 or 5. The downstairs screens have different capacity levels but also have some wheelchair access for a limited number of guests. Please get in touch via the HFS website to reserve a space if required. ALL seating at ALL events is unreserved, so rock up and sit wherever you like.
If you want to join our mailing lists and get more regular updates, please get in touch via [email protected]
Perhaps this meetup group could be the first step on your journey to becoming a full member and supporting our society?
Follow the link below for more information or to buy tickets from the Film Society website.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIEODEON Harrogate, Harrogate
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie | AA | Dir. Ronald Neame | 1969 | 116 mins | IDMb 7.6
HFS wants to pay tribute to the late great Dame Maggie Smith, one of the UK’s most prolific and beloved actors, who died on September 27th at the age of 89.
Appearing in her first film in 1956 and her last in 2023 gave us a wealth of comic, enchanting, entertaining and endearing performances to choose from.
The crème de la crème of which is her fascinating, complex, Oscar winning portrayal of a schoolteacher in 1930’s Edinburgh who exerts an unhealthy influence on her pupils in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
Based on the novel by Muriel Spark, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie was released in 1969. Directed by Ronald Neame it also stars the legendary Celia Johnson and Gordon Jackson. Filmed on location in Edinburgh and on set at Pinewood studios -British Film making at its best!- Tickets limited to 70 so we recommend you book in advance.
- Screen 3.
- One wheelchair space - get in touch to reserve this - at [email protected]
- Doors open at 7pm and the film will start about 7.30pm.
- All seating is unreserved so grab a seat wherever you like.
- Free parking in Odeon car park but you must display a parking voucher available from Odeon staff
https://www.harrogatefilmsociety.org/event-details/the-prime-of-miss-jean-brodie
- ChinatownODEON Harrogate, Harrogate
Chinatown (15) | Dir. Roman Polanski | 1974 | USA | IMDb 8.1 | 130 mins
Our member's choice.
A modern film noir mainly set in a sun-drenched Los Angeles of the 1930s. We follow Jack Nicholson as a private detective piecing together the truth about a complex web of corruption and deceit involving Faye Dunaway. It's themes of power, greed, and moral ambiguity resonate today. The film's single Oscar was for its script but its brilliant performances, directing, design and cinematography mean it's an American classic.
Trivia
After several takes that never looked quite right, Faye Dunaway got annoyed and told Jack Nicholson to actually slap her. He did and felt very guilty for it, despite it being Dunaway's decision. The shot made it into the movie.Entry is free for HFS members.
Tickets for non-members cost £6 each (Under 25's £3). These can be purchased online or will be available on the night from the HFS desk in the Odeon lobby (contactless payments only please, we are not taking cash this season). A small processing fee will be applied to all tickets.
Please note that doors open at 7pm and the film will start at 7.30pm. All seating is unreserved so grab a seat wherever you like.
Parking is free after 6pm for all Odeon cinemagoers but you MUST display a voucher obtained from the Odeon lobby.
https://www.harrogatefilmsociety.org
- EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: DAVID HOCKNEYODEON Harrogate, Harrogate
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN : DAVID HOCKNEY
Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors worldwide.
Presented by Harrogate Film Society in partnership with the Friends of the Mercer Gallery.
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN : DAVID HOCKNEY
Now entering his 9th decade, Hockney shows absolutely no evidence of slowing down or losing his trademark boldness.
Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
Director Phil Grabsky secured privileged access to craft this cinematic celebration of a 21st century master of creativity.
Only 70 tickets available, including one wheelchair space. Please get in touch to reserve this (before you buy a ticket) by emailing Julia - [email protected]
- Tickets cost £12. (Under 25's £6). Discounts available for HFS members and the Friends of the Mercer Gallery (FOM).
- Book online now to guarantee your place. A small processing fee will be applied to all tickets.
- Your ticket price includes a brief introduction from one of our Friends at the Mercer Gallery and a glass of wine or soft drink.
- Doors will open at 6.30pm and the film introduction will start at 7pm.
- Unreserved seating.
- Parking is free after 6pm if you display a voucher obtained from the Odeon lobby.
https://www.harrogatefilmsociety.org/event-details/eos-david-hockney
