Wide Open is a celebration of Paignton’s people, places and spirit. Join us to dream up, make and experience great creative and cultural activities where you live.
Wide Open is a celebration of Paignton’s people, places and spirit. Join us to dream up, make and experience great creative and cultural activities where you live.
Film made on Film
An exciting opportunity to come and enjoy film, animation and network with South west film producers.
Does this look right?
Join us for an exclusive insight into the unnerving and absorbing style of Filmmaker and Animator Ashley Thorpe.
Through the Moving Image
A celebration of filmmaking in Torbay and Devon - with screening of short films from Devon based film producers and an opportunity to network.
From creative events and activities, to unique spaces to test out and share your ideas, find out how you can get involved.
Wide Open is part of a major capital programme centred on Paignton Picture House made possible by the Cultural Development Fund. It will see the successful reopening of the historic grade II* listed landmark in 2025, one of the earliest purpose-built cinemas in Europe.