Union Films, our student-run cinema, has been shortlisted in the Cinema for All Film Society of the Year Awards 2018 for Best Student Cinema!

The Film Society of the Year awards have been running since 1969, and are an opportunity to celebrate achievements and innovation in film exhibition. A full list of this year’s award nominations can be found here.

Evie Reilly, VP DCI, says: “I’m thrilled to see Union Films recognised for their amazing work. They’ve achieved so much in this past year, purely through the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of their volunteers. Max, the Cinema Manager, and … Read the rest

If you’re a Pre-Sessional student, or you’re staying in Southampton this summer, we have plenty of free events that you can get involved in. After a packed week of events, including games of snooker, badminton and basketball, plus karaoke, we are offering you the chance to watch Zootropolis for FREE tonight at Union Films.

Friday 12 August – Free Film at Union Films

• 20:00 – 22:00
• Union Films, Level 3 of Building 42, Highfield campus

Sit back and relax with Zootropolis, a bucket of popcorn, and new friends!

There’s no need to book in advance for any … Read the rest

Our Pre-sessional programme of events is back and what better way to welcome our summer students, than to open up our cinema for four screenings of some of the latest blockbuster films.

Look out for:

Ant-Man

• Saturday 09 July
• 20:00

A con artist named Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) gets a shot at redemption when his mentor (Michael Douglas) asks him to protect a superpowered suit. Donning the stunning technology, which shrinks him down to minuscule size, he fights off villains seeking to steal the invention, and organizes a heist that could save the world. Peyton Reed directs this high-octane superhero … Read the rest

Union Films, your student run cinema based in the heart of the Union, always has lots on offer for students, and the week ahead is no different.

Today kicks off with one of the cinema’s most popular events in the form of a movie marathon! The marathon will be based around Studio Ghibli, the Japanese based animation studio. The marathon will include five classic films, including Spirited Away and The Wind Rises, all for just £10, or £8 if you are a pass holder. It’s not too late to get your tickets – just head to our Box Office before … Read the rest

If you’ve never visited our in-house student run cinema, then where have you been?! Located next to Bar Three Diner in Building 42, Highfield campus, the cinema shows the latest films for bargain prices. Where else can you watch new releases for just £4 per person?

This week, highly anticipated Deadpool is showing at an exclusive midnight screening tomorrow night. The film, based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool, tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson. After being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, Wilson adopts the … Read the rest

It’s here – the fourth and final movie in the epic Hunger Games franchise: Mockingjay – Part 2.

And now you can see it for a fraction of the price, courtesy of our very own Union Films.

The action kicks off with a midnight showing next Thursday, the same date the film is released to UK cinemas, with a marathon of screenings running every day up until 3rd December. So there’s absolutely no excuse to miss out!

Tickets cost just £4 or, if you have an Autumn or Premiere Pass, feel free to attend every showing for no cost at … Read the rest

There’s always so much going on within SUSU; be it societies, sports or events, and one thing that we’re particularly proud to boast is our student-run union cinema, Union Films. If you haven’t already taken a trip down to our very own silver screen, what are you waiting for?! With ticket prices a steal at £3 per person (£4 for 3D!) and a huge array of the latest blockbusters, it’s a definite must visit on the Southampton Uni bucket list.

This week they’re showing a host of indie and blockbuster films.

On Tuesday you can enter the world of … Read the rest

Union Films, the student run cinema operating from within the Union building, have already shown some great films this week including Terminator Genisys and Ted 2, kicking off what is a great week for cinema.

First up tomorrow at 5pm is The Age of Adaline, a romantic fantasy film about a 29 year old lady who, after recovering from a nearly lethal accident, finds out she is no longer growing older. Starring Blake Lively and Harrison Ford, it’s a sweet tale that you shouldn’t miss!

If you’re more into action and superheroes, then afterwards at 8pm is Ant-Man, … Read the rest

Here at the Students’ Union, we’re lucky enough to have tonnes of amazing facilities and societies, including our very own on-site cinema, Union Films. Run entirely by student volunteers, it is the best place to relax and enjoy the latest cinematic releases at a bargain price.

One of this summer’s biggest blockbusters, Jurassic World, will be taking to our very own silver screen this weekend. The fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park series, the film broke records on its opening weekend and received rave reviews.

Jurassic World will be shown tomorrow at 5pm and you can also catch San … Read the rest

Among all the many things we offer you, did you know that one of them is your very own student run cinema?! Union Films is based in the centre of the Union building and is run entirely for your enjoyment by members of the Union Films student group!

The Cinema is conveniently situated on Level 3 of the Union, so you can buy all sorts of treats from Bar 3 Diner before you head to watch some of the latest films and classic throwbacks that everyone knows and loves. If that’s still not enough to tempt you, we recently installed … Read the rest