Film Unit
Encyclopedia
Film Unit is a professional quality independent
cinema and Film society
located deep within the University of Sheffield Union of Students
and run entirely by volunteers, usually members of the University of Sheffield
, although occasionally Alumni of the university (usually members of Film Unit as students) and Sheffield Hallam University
students also make up committee and house staff
. The cinema shows over 100 films a year.
It is classed within the Union
as a Working Committee, as it provides a service to all students, and not merely its members (as a society
does).
in 1950, although it is likely that the Film Unit society was formed before this, and it is believed too that it pre-dates the BFFS. Film Unit also holds the copyright of a title shot in 1960, held in the University's archives. There is also a title shot in 1965 by "SUSU
Film Society/Film Unit".
Film Unit used to show films in the Graves Building, part of the Union
building. In 1996, a new auditorium was opened, and became the new home of Film Unit; it is also used as a lecture theatre.
Over the past, the members have been formed primarily from members of USIT, which folded in 2003.
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
cinema and Film society
Film society
A film society is a membership club where people can watch screenings of films which would otherwise not be shown in mainstream cinemas. In Spain they are known as "Cineclubs," and in Germany they are known as "Filmclubs"....
located deep within the University of Sheffield Union of Students
University of Sheffield Union of Students
-Aims:Its mission is to act in the interests of all our members and has a vision to be the outstanding student-led organisation in the UK. It was also voted best Higher Education Students' Union in the country at the first ever NUS awards ceremony in 2008....
and run entirely by volunteers, usually members of the University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a research university based in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. It is one of the original 'red brick' universities and is a member of the Russell Group of leading research intensive universities...
, although occasionally Alumni of the university (usually members of Film Unit as students) and Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a higher education institution in South Yorkshire, England, based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is located in the city centre, close to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in...
students also make up committee and house staff
Front of House
Front of house is primarily a theatrical term, referring to the portion of the building that is open to the public. In theatre and live music venues, it typically refers to the auditorium and foyer, as opposed to the stage and backstage areas...
. The cinema shows over 100 films a year.
It is classed within the Union
University of Sheffield Union of Students
-Aims:Its mission is to act in the interests of all our members and has a vision to be the outstanding student-led organisation in the UK. It was also voted best Higher Education Students' Union in the country at the first ever NUS awards ceremony in 2008....
as a Working Committee, as it provides a service to all students, and not merely its members (as a society
Society
A society, or a human society, is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations...
does).
History
Film Unit joined the BFFSBritish Federation of Film Societies
The British Federation of Film Societies is the national agency for the development and support of the film society and community cinema movement in the UK....
in 1950, although it is likely that the Film Unit society was formed before this, and it is believed too that it pre-dates the BFFS. Film Unit also holds the copyright of a title shot in 1960, held in the University's archives. There is also a title shot in 1965 by "SUSU
University of Sheffield Union of Students
-Aims:Its mission is to act in the interests of all our members and has a vision to be the outstanding student-led organisation in the UK. It was also voted best Higher Education Students' Union in the country at the first ever NUS awards ceremony in 2008....
Film Society/Film Unit".
Film Unit used to show films in the Graves Building, part of the Union
University of Sheffield Union of Students
-Aims:Its mission is to act in the interests of all our members and has a vision to be the outstanding student-led organisation in the UK. It was also voted best Higher Education Students' Union in the country at the first ever NUS awards ceremony in 2008....
building. In 1996, a new auditorium was opened, and became the new home of Film Unit; it is also used as a lecture theatre.
Over the past, the members have been formed primarily from members of USIT, which folded in 2003.
Awards
- 2005 BFFSBritish Federation of Film SocietiesThe British Federation of Film Societies is the national agency for the development and support of the film society and community cinema movement in the UK....
Best Student Society - distinction - 2005 BFFSBritish Federation of Film SocietiesThe British Federation of Film Societies is the national agency for the development and support of the film society and community cinema movement in the UK....
Longest Serving Student Film Society - 2006 Golden Gnome Awards Contribution to Student Life