Floating Cinema Comes to Brentford

Showing a series of free films about the changing local landscape

A series of free events will be taking place on a floating cinema which will be moored at Brentford Lock between Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 June.

This year’s Looping the Locks series of events sees the Floating Cinema start its journey across the waterways of south east and west of England from Brentford to Bristol – and back again when it returns in August. The local leg of the journey is sponsored by Hounslow Council.

All events are free but must be booked in advance online.

Programme of Events

Thursday 4 June, 2-7pm: Sounds of the Suburbs workshop

The Floating Cinema’s artist-in-residence, Yann Seznec,challenges you to record the sounds of your suburb. Jump on-board and visit Yann’s recording station. The sounds will be complied, and performed when the boat returns to Brentford in August. Just drop in to take part. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome.  

Friday 5 June, 8pm til late, Fanfare: The Floating Cinema on Tour Launch!

Official launch of The Floating Cinema On Tour programme with live music, refreshments and open air film.

Saturday 6 June, 12-7pm: Before the M4

An afternoon of on-board screenings exploring the changing landscape of Brentford through archive film. FREE, booking essential.  

Saturday 2 August, 8-10pm: Brentford – Return Journey

The event returns to Brentford after its tour of England’s waterways. You will have a chance to see the changing landscapes, people and history through an evening of film and sound installation.

Councillor Steve Curran, leader of Hounslow Council said: “It’s great to see the Floating Cinema return to our shores for what has become a popular annual event and a real chance to discover the beauty of our waterways from the comfort of a boat.”

The Floating Cinema is working with Team London to encourage people support their event by volunteering. If you’d like to help out at this year’s event, no matter what your age or ability, email info@upprojects.com to get involved.

May 22, 2015