Action Talks Masterclass: Action Filmmaking on a BudgetN/A

Join us for a masterclass with Writer, director and Producer Chee Keong Cheung and CEO of Action Xtreme, as they provide practical tips and tricks for including action sequences in your films. Action Xtreme will share their extensive knowledge, expertise, and industry experience to help you plan and produce action content safely, no matter your budget. Whether you’re making short films or looking to step up to a micro-budget feature and beyond, if you want to shoot action you won’t want to miss this event.

Presented by Action Xtreme – the UK’s first major action studio.

Tickets for the Masterclass are £5 (£3 for UPP Members), and if you purchase a ticket for our evening Double Feature of Police Story + Yes Madam (Sat 16 Nov, 6pm), you’ll receive an additional £2 discount. Click here to book a ticket for our Hong Kong Cops Double Feature.

Chee Keong Cheung is an award-winning British-Chinese writer, director, producer and distributor. He is the CEO of Action Xtreme, an innovative UK-based action film studio and also head of Distribution at Sovereign. He has worked in the industry for over 20 years. As the CEO of Action Xtreme, Chee oversees the development and production of action content for the studio, whilst actively supporting talent growth and development through various initiatives and events. He has delivered numerous masterclasses at universities and industry events across the UK including the BFI as well as serving on the Jury of festivals such as the Sci-Fi London 48 Hour Film Challenge and the Fighting Spirit Film Festival, demonstrating his commitment to fostering the next generation of filmmakers.

This screening is part of the BFI’s national Art Of Action tour. For more information go to: https://www.bfiartofaction.co.uk/home

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We showed Action Talks Masterclass: Action Filmmaking on a Budget between November 16, 2024 and November 16, 2024.

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Tomorrow (Saturday 11th July)

13:00

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2h 25m
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16:30

Goodfellas + Pizza 18
2h 26m
Henry Hill always wanted to be a gangster. Martin Scorsese's propulsive, intoxicating crime epic follows his dizzying rise and inevitable fall through New York's mob underworld. A faultless soundtrack, iconic performances, and one of the great American films. Screening with pizza from our friends at Il Principe.

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20:00

Blue Heron 15
1h 31m
Eight-year-old Sasha's family move to Vancouver Island seeking a fresh start, but her eldest brother increasingly dangerous behaviour casts a long shadow. Sophy Romvari's lyrical feature debut is a deeply felt study of family bonds and the elusive nature of memory.

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Sunday 12th July

13:00

Bugsy Malone U
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1h 34m
Enter a 1920s world where rival child gangs battle with splurge guns instead of bullets. Smooth-talking Bugsy navigates jazz clubs, dazzling dance numbers, and custard-pie chaos in this distinctive musical comedy, packed with catchy songs, wit, and glamour.

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15:30

Blue Heron 15
1h 31m
Eight-year-old Sasha's family move to Vancouver Island seeking a fresh start, but her eldest brother increasingly dangerous behaviour casts a long shadow. Sophy Romvari's lyrical feature debut is a deeply felt study of family bonds and the elusive nature of memory.

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17:45

Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford 15
1h 35m
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20:00

What We Do in the Shadows 15
+ Introduction
1h 25m
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Plan your visit

Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road.We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We only show a few adverts – less than most cinemas – and we only play a couple of trailers, so please don’t be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!