All SFA screenings are free of charge. Please note that seats cannot be reserved - arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Wed 25 Jan 7.45pm
"ARTISTS ON FILM"
Arthur Berry, Reginald Haggar, Enos Lovatt and the pioneering work of Burslem School of Art.
Wed 1st Feb 7.45pm
THE PRICE OF COAL: THE SNEYD PIT DISASTER, 1942
Free Admission
A 70th Anniversary documentary of this wartime disaster. Archive film, photos, expert analysis and personal recollections take us through the events of January 1st 1942. Dedicated to the memory of the 57 men and boys who lost their lives.
Wed 8th Feb 7.45pm
ANGEL OVER BURSLEM, 2002
Free Admission
A 10th Anniversary documentary celebrating the return of Burslem's Golden Angel after restoration, including close-up filming of the delicate operation to position her on the Town Hall clock tower – and a review of the fortunes of the building over the past decade.
Wed 15th Feb 7.45pm
"VAMPIRE IN THE VILLAS"
Free Admission
Premiere of the documentary produced by Chris Stone based on the true story which inspired the mini-series and feature film "Blood and Bone China", created for the Stoke Your Fires Festival.
Wed 22nd Feb 7.45pm
STOKE YOUR FIRES - All Fired Up (Film Industry Calling!)
Free Admission
Staffordshire University's award wining film production courses present short films from our final year students that are fresh out of the edit suites. Previous films have won Royal Television Society, BBC Best Short Film and other awards and have been shown at festivals across Europe. These filmmakers are the future.
Wed 29th Feb 7.45pm
THE PEOPLE'S INFIRMARY
Free Admission
This is the story of North Staffordshire's Infirmary, an organisation which has, since 1802, provided - in different buildings, on different sites and even under different names - the best service to the community that could be afforded at any one time. Archive includes King George V laying a foundation stone in 1925 and a complete 1937 film of the Infirmary's work.
Wed 7th March
STOKE'S FIRST OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL
Free Admission
The story of Stoke's first ever winner of an Olympic Gold Medal – Joe Deakin – who triumphed in 1908. After finishing sixth in the 1,500 metres, he led the British team home in the 3-mile team event the following day. Joe continued to compete until he was 90 and died three years after his last race in 1972. Film, photos and memorabilia help tell his story. |
