Chichester Cinema at New Park was created by Roger Gibson (Artistic Consultant & Festival Director) at Chichester College as the ‘Chichester College Adult Education Film Society’ on the 20th September 1979. Films were shown on 16mm one evening a week for 24 weeks of the year. It quickly grew a loyal and cult following locally.
Over the next 40-plus years, what began as a solution to the closure of Chichester’s only cinema at the time (The Granada, where New Look now sits on East Street), has blossomed into a nationally acclaimed and locally loved independent cinema.
Not only do we screen a high-quality programme of films from all over the world, but we are a registered charity committed to supporting the young; improving the wellbeing of the vulnerable; and providing fulfilling employment and volunteering opportunities – always keeping the art and enjoyment of film front and centre.
To advance the education of the public in the knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the art of film.
The charity's main objective is to advance the education of the public in the knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the art of film. It achieves this through the screening of films from all over the world, including classic and popular films; and by delivering an outreach and education programme working with and supporting the local area through community support and study programmes.
To screen a high-quality programme of films from all over the world, including classic and popular films that engage diverse audiences and promote the enjoyment of film.
To support young people through a curriculum and industry led outreach and education programme.
Improve wellbeing and stronger local community links by supporting vulnerable people, and those unable to access cinemas, through our community support and study programmes.
To create fulfilling employment and volunteering opportunities and deliver a sustainable future for the cinema, contributing to the wider local community and economy.
With approximately 175 years combined Chichester Cinema at New Park experience, your team below is made up of dedicated film and cinema personnel, hoping to making your visit comfortable, memorable and enlightening.
Walter Francisco
Cinema Director & Programmer
Favourite Film
City of God
Roger Gibson
Cinema President, Film Festival Artistic Director and Event Cinema Consultant
Favourite Film
North by Northwest
Richard Warburton
Operations Manager
Favourite Film
Double Indemnity
Ninian MacGuffie
Box Office Assistant
Favourite Film
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Eleanor Witcomb
Box Office Assistant
Favourite Film
Spirited Away
Mark Hoare
Operations Assistant
Favourite Film
Some Like It Hot
Eva Busquier
Accounts Officer
Favourite Film
Sixth Sense
James Stokes
Senior Projectionist
Favourite Film
Paint Your Wagon
Abi Exelby
Box Office Assistant
Favourite Film
Top Gun
Paul Gainford
Operations Assistant
Favourite Film
Stalker
Paul Stanley
Relief Projectionist
Favourite Film
Dumbo (1941)
Bob Bregazzi
Relief Projectionist
Favourite Film
Heat
We are lucky enough to have an extremely dedicated team of Volunteers who help with the ushering, bar and brochure distribution, and really make Chichester Cinema at New Park that special place it is today.