Events

Wednesday 19th August, 6:30pm at Central Library

Join Team Belmont and Danny Ruta for the fifth session in our Director Spotlight Series focussing on, the one and only, Martin Scorsese. 

Over eight weekly 90 minute sessions, we'd like to take you on a journey where together we can explore the career and work of Martin Scorsese. We’ll begin with the formative childhood experiences that created the obsessions and passions that have driven him throughout his career, and explore how they have become the subjects of his very personal body of work. We’ll move chronologically through his career, and in each session, we’ll focus on two key films in each decade.

The Director Spotlight Lecture Series is supported by Creative Scotland and Aberdeen City Council's Cultural Investment Programme.
 

Wednesday 26th August, 6:30pm at Central Library

Join Team Belmont and Danny Ruta for the second sixth in our Director Spotlight Series focussing on, the one and only, Martin Scorsese. 

Over eight weekly 90 minute sessions, we'd like to take you on a journey where together we can explore the career and work of Martin Scorsese. We’ll begin with the formative childhood experiences that created the obsessions and passions that have driven him throughout his career, and explore how they have become the subjects of his very personal body of work. We’ll move chronologically through his career, and in each session, we’ll focus on two key films in each decade.

The Director Spotlight Lecture Series is supported by Creative Scotland and Aberdeen City Council's Cultural Investment Programme.
 

Wednesday 26th August, 4pm - 6pm at 4Unity Community Hub
 

Join us each month for our LGBT+ Film Club.
 

How our Film Clubs work:

Like a book club for films! Each month, club members will decide on a film to watch before the next meeting, then we will meet for the next meeting and share our opinions on the film, and the person who nominated the film will be our 'expert' who shares fun facts they've learned about the film.

This is a great opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for film.

Film Club is free to attend, and there are refreshments available for purchase at the hub.

Monday 31st August, 6:30pm - 8pm at Aberdeen Central Library 
 

So... you've written a screenplay. Now what? 

We're hosting a 4-week course exploring key film industry topics and how you can take your script from concept to the screen. 

More details to follow on the skilled professionals who will be leading the workshops. Here's what you can expect: 

Week 1: BAFTA award-winning writer and director, Hassan Nazer, on writing and directing a film vs writing a film and working with a director and production team. 

Week 2 (7th September): Getting a film made - how to secure finance and funding

Week 3(14th September): Pitching your script with My Smash Media

Week 4 (21st September): What to do once your film is made and how to get your film into festivals/competitions. 

Access to the 4-week course, experts and resources is £20 per person. 

What are you waiting for? It's time to become the filmmakers of tomorrow! 

Thursday 5th November, 7:30pm - 9pm at Cowdray Hall

To celebrate Halloween we’re screening one of the earliest horror masterpieces, 1925’s 'The Phantom of the Opera’. 

Directed by Rupert Julian and starring Lon Chaney, the first film adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel ranks among the greatest horror films of the silent era. Filled with opulent costumes, extravagant sets and hundreds of extras, the film made dazzling early use of Technicolour.

For this very special screening and performance, Scottish composers Andrew Wasylyk and Tommy Perman have created a new haunting and dramatic score befitting of this silent era classic. Having released their first collaborative album, 'Ash Grey and the Gull Glides On’, in 2024 to critical acclaim and a Scottish Album Of The Year Award nomination, the pair come together once more celebrating an iconic piece of cinema history through their new accompanying soundtrack album, ‘House With A Curse’.

Expect a score with a present-day approach, navigating opera, neo-classical, acoustic and electronic instruments with elements of sound design. Not to be missed!

Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy Perman - ‘House With A Curse’, out 16/10/26 on Clay Pipe Music. Copies of the album will be available on the evening.

This screening is hosted in partnership with Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums.

Saturday 21st November, 7:30pm at Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Roll out the red (orange) carpet and join us for an unforgettable Oscars-themed Ceilidh & Party Night in support of The Belmont.

Dress to impress in your most Hollywood-inspired glamorous outfit and enjoy a packed evening of entertainment:

· A live ceilidh band to kick off the night

· A DJ-style disco set playing crowd favourites later in the evening

· Best Dressed Awards

· A red-carpet photo corner

· A fun film quiz

· Raffle to win great prizes

· Silent auction (open in advance and closing one week after the event)

· Plus some additional exciting surprises on the night!

Tickets include:

· Welcome drink

· Live ceilidh band & party band

· Hot supper (stovies or macaroni)

· All entertainment and activities

Tables of 10 can be booked for workplace groups and Christmas parties – the perfect festive night out for teams.

Corporate Table & Named Cinema Seat Package

Why not make your night even more special and leave a lasting legacy at the Belmont?

Companies booking a table of 10 (£300) can enhance their booking by sponsoring a cinema seat in the refurbished Belmont auditorium for a total of £650 (table + named seat, usually worth £800).

This package includes:

· A table for 10 at the event

· A permanent cinema seat plaque featuring your company name

· Recognition of your support for the Belmont refurbishment project

· Two complimentary bottles of fizz on the table

A unique way to enjoy a fantastic night out while showcasing your company’s support for this much-loved venue.

Email info@belmontcimena.co.uk if you would like to discuss group bookings or corporate packages in greater detail.

All proceeds will support the Belmont Cinema refurbishment, helping to secure the future of this much-loved venue for generations to come.