Truck cinema among celebration of city's film heritage

A 100-seat cinema in the back of a lorry is among the projects celebrating film as part of Bradford's City of Culture year.

Bradford: A City of Film is a year-long programme of events that will celebrate the city's status as a UNESCO City of Film.

The programme includes a temporary drive-in cinema at a mill and a partnership between the British Film Institute and the National Science and Media Museum with special screenings at the museum's cinema Pictureville.

Government arts minister Chris Bryant said the programme of events was a "fabulous opportunity for Bradford to tell its distinctive and fascinating story".

He said: "The events, exhibitions and activities announced today show the city is grabbing this opportunity with both hands to make what will be a truly unforgettable year."

The Moving Cinema – a screen in an articulated lorry that transforms into a fully enclosed cinema seating 100 people - will visit several locations across Bradford, including areas currently underserved by cinema provision.

Meanwhile, the drive-in cinema at Cannon Mills in Little Horton will bring a weekend-long series of screenings during the Easter holidays.

Curated seasons and special events will also be held at the National Science and Media Museum's Pictureville Cinema during the course of 2025.

The programme starts with Northern Soul, a series of films from working-class northern women chosen by award-winning West Yorkshire-raised writer/director Clio Barnard.

Bradford 2025 executive director Daniel Bates said: "Our mission is to ensure that millions of people experience Bradford in 2025 and are inspired to return for years to come, as the city's cultural legacy continues to enrich both its visitors and its communities."

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