QFT

QFT (Queen's Film Theatre) is one of the longest operating cultural cinemas in the British Isles. It was opened in October, 1968 and, save for a period of closure in 1972, has been operating ever since.

QFT, is now open in its expanded and dramatically improved arts complex at the Centre for Drama and Film at Queen's.  Re-built on the site of the original QFT building at no.20 University Square, this new building promises to provide its customers with the comfort and luxury to match the quality of its programming.

New Facilities at QFT include:

• Screen 2: A brand new 90 seat screen in a purpose-built cinema.
• A refurbished entrance through no.20University Square.
• Spacious new bar and lounge facilities sponsored by Batik serving coffee and alcoholic beverages, a larger reception area & foyer and an adjoining 150 seat theatre performance space.
• Screen 1: The original 220 seat auditorium has been refurbished with improved air conditioning.
• Free evening parking available in Queen's University's Lanyon Building car park, directly opposite the cinema.
• New website at www.queensfilmtheatre.com

As well as screening a mixture of art house cinema with new and classic films and more mainstream cinema, QFT delivers a wide and varied education programme for both primary and post-primary students in a wide rage of subjects including french, history and moving image arts. QFT also organises INSET training for teachers in the use of the moving image in the classroom. For further information visit:  www.QueensFilmTheatre.com

QFT is one of the screening venues for the Belfast Film Festival and the Belfast Festival at Queens www.belfastfestival.com

For further information and details of screenings visit  www.QueensFilmTheatre.com