Ipswich International Film Festival Launches This Autumn
22 July 2026
A major new event for cinema audiences in Ipswich will debut this autumn as the Ipswich International Film Festival launches its inaugural edition in October 2026. Bringing together UK premieres, restored classics, guest speakers, filmmaker conversations and rare archive screenings, the festival's…
We're looking for a Trustee – Income Generation & Partnerships.
21 July 2026
Ipswich Film Theatre Trust is entering an exciting new chapter. As the organisation behind King Street Cinema and the newly established Ipswich International Film Festival, we're building a bold and sustainable future for independent, international and arthouse cinema in Suffolk. To help realise…
King Street Cinema Unveils Its Summer 2026 Lineup
15 June 2026
King Street Cinema is delighted to announce its Summer 2026 programme, bringing together acclaimed new releases, beloved classics and a major season exploring American cinema's enduring fascination with conspiracy, paranoia and hidden truths. Among the season's highlights are six acclaimed new…
SCALA!!! “A Whole New Experience”
16 January 2024
By Jane Giles … In this exclusive article for the King Street Cinema, SCALA!!! co-director Jane Giles remembers her cinema training at the Ipswich Film Theatre in 1988. On Saturday 6th February 1988 Ipswich’s Evening Star newspaper ran a half-page story prosaically headed ‘A whole new experience in…
King Street Cinema Installs New Projector Thanks to Generous Donations and Support
26 July 2023
Following a successful GoFundMe campaign, King Street Cinema has seen the installation of a new digital projector to replace its aging model, installed over 15 years ago. Installed by King Street Cinema’s engineering firm, Omnex Pro Film, the new projector will secure cinema operations for at least…
