Sos Coch Sinema
Sos Coch Sinema is a community cinema initiative that is currently running from September 2022. The project aims to bring people together in the Dyfi Biosphere through a shared digital cinema experience. Sos Coch Sinema uses theatrical and non-theatrical models to show films in a sparsely populated area with poor public transport, where local cinema provision is a 30-minute drive or more. The project has been awarded funding from the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund, Cinema 4 All, and the National Lottery Community Fund.
Over 900 people have attended the 60 screenings since 2022. The screenings have taken place in 15 different venues ranging from village halls to old chapels and concert halls. In total, 35 independent films from across the globe are exhibited in a diverse and exciting program aimed to cater to the diverse local demographic.
The project is being received with great enthusiasm by the local community, with responses such as:
"I love cinema and it’s one of the very few things I miss most about city living. I would love to get involved in a community cinema project. "
"Er mwyn cael noson allan yn lleol, i weld ffilmiau gwahanol, am adloniant, well na aros adre ar ben fy hun"
"I am enjoying the range of selection so far, it's great you have such a broad Outlook bringing different opportunities "
"I have only just found out about this and would love to attend in future. "
"The films you've been choosing seem great. "
"Hoffwn weld ffilmiau Cymraeg, hefyd hen ffilmiau eiconeg. "
"The opportunity to watch with friends, acquaintances and strangers in small local venues provides common experience in that moment and strengthens community links with people talking with each other and others about the film and experience "
"Spend less time travelling to venues so more time to enjoy myself "
"It offers a way to unwind and something totally different to my day to day job "
"I’m enjoying the programming so far - loving some of the new releases like elvis and little Richard "
"A time/space/focus where people can meet without expectations of each other."
"Makes films accessible to me "
"Brings people to together through a common purpose and enjoyment "
"Braf gallu trafod ar ol ffilmiau hefyd beth mae pobl wedi eu gweld a sut mae hyn yn effeithio ar yr ardal."
"Drawing connections, source of inspiration, celebrating what is currently happening "
"Less travelling "
"Any type, films that have a Welsh connection in anyway"
"Meetings, or even films, that are inclusive, show that there is a way in other communities and then a bit of a chat to share our vision, skills and make a better future locally."
"It’ll help us to have something nice and good to look forward too "
"Mwy o gyfle i weld ffilmiau "
"To share experience and know how of groups doing similar things elsewhere. To get conversations going."
"more of the same, unusual, real life, current affairs, gentle, challenging"
"What a fantastic thing to be offered in our community. We are well out of the way of cinemas (where I am, 45 mins drive) around mach is perfect, only 15 mins to get there. It offers a chance to get together, to socialise, and engage in screening content. Thank you "
"The programme is excellent - I rely on you to choose the best films!"
"Really interesting film choices, great community project"
"Continue & expand what you’re doing"
"Type of affordable activity that draws communities together - which is still much needed following covid. Reawaken the spirit of doing fun things together."
"Our village is deprived and very depressing for some of us this would be amazing to have for sure"
"Wonderful experience nice to have it"
"Cyfle i bawb ddod at ei gilydd. "
"inspiring, down to earth films. Time out experiencing something different."
