Friends visit BAFTA HQ

Friends visit BAFTA at 70 Lots of obscure and not so obscure facts and photos were shared by our BAFTA ‘host’ with the group of Friends and Volunteers who visited on 30th April. Did you know, for instance, that the first BAFTA Awards were Henry Moore sculptures that were too heavy to carry and couldn’t [...]

TALKIES & CHANNEL 4

Hi - I am Surayya Johar, one of Talkies volunteers. Recently I have been helping out with organising the shoots for Talkies short film commissions. I am now helping Talkies bring to the attention of its audience the catalogue of short films commissioned by Channel 4 - 'Random Acts'. I will be selecting a short film from [...]

HERE 2017 IS HERE….

The festival programme includes feature  films that are mainly small independent British productions that have a connection with suburbia. During HERE  festival we draw on local talent and themes and we are also very proud to premiere  five new  short films,  commissioned for the festival. READ MORE. 

TIMES ARE GETTING TOUGH…

We need some help from you in 2017! Times are getting tougher: In 2016 we had no Enfield Council funding and sponsorships are dropping off. The 'Friends of Talkies' scheme is a great way to support your local community cinema, making sure we keep bringing great film events to your doorstep. We hope with your support [...]

Talkies 2017 commissions announced…

Usually we award four short film commissions, but following a very high standard of applications this year, we have selected five film makers to create a story set in Palmers Green and dealing with the rich tapestry of life here. The films will be premiered in April at HERE FILM FESTIVAL. READ HERE WHO THE [...]

Keeping Ticket Prices Low

For 2019, Talkies is keeping tickets to regular events at £6.50 - the same price for three years running. Your ticket also includes the booking fee, so no extras to pay! Where does the money go? Talkies is run by volunteers who don't get paid. Most of your ticket money pays for overheads - licenses to screen [...]

OH WHAT A NIGHT….

The British weather tried its best to put them off but the Talkies crowd are made of sterner stuff and turned out in their hundreds to have a picnic in the dark watching the classic ET - The Extra Terrestrial. Check out the pictures here

2017 SHORT FILM COMMISSIONS NOW OPEN!

We are pleased to announce that we will be partnering once again with Short Sighted Cinema for the third ‘HERE’ film festival. The festival aims to reflect and celebrate the diversity of interests, people and places in North London. READ MORE

Wow! Alien picnic in the dark in the park!

Last year FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD PARK AND TALKIES COMMUNITY CINEMA had a sell out with Ghostbusters in Broomfield Park. This year will be even better - bring friends and family, come in fancy dress, make some alien food and have a picnic in the park in the dark.  go to webpage