Screen, Share, Discuss: A guide to hosting films & discussions

We have partnered with Take One Action to present an guide to planning great events and hosting impactful conversations for your community cinema or film club.

We recognise that almost any film can open up conversations about the world we live in. Screen, Share, Discuss: A Guide to Hosting Films & Discussions is designed for any community cinema or group that wishes to use film as a springboard for connection and reflection.

This guide will help you to plan screenings that are welcoming and impactful, and host post-screening conversations that energise and empower your audiences.

Whether you’re an established cinema or a community group hosting your first screening, this document offers practical tools for every step.

Contents

Part 1 – Planning your event: goals, audience, venue, promotion, accessibility and a fillable planning tool

Part 2 – Facilitating your event: tone and approach, tips for handling challenging moments, icebreakers and energisers

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Got a question? Get in touch via: info@filmhubscotland.com.

Image: Take One Action Film Festivals 2025: Real Utopias – Credit: Ingrid Mur