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.
South West Film Makers present: 10th Anniversary English Riviera Film Festival
Featuring a special selection of films for the English Riviera’s Film Festival's 10th anniversary, that focuses on celebrating film producers from across the south west.
People Make Paignton: Film & Photography Exhibition
People Make Paignton is a documentary and photography exhibition celebrating the town’s ‘everyday creative spirit’, putting a spotlight on the voices of local artists, entrepreneurs, and community figures.
People Make Paignton: Exhibition Launch
People Make Paignton is a documentary and photography exhibition celebrating the town’s ‘everyday creative spirit’, putting a spotlight on the voices of local artists, entrepreneurs, and community figures.
December - Through The Moving Image
In December we delighted to be working with the English Riviera Film Festival to bring you another, fabulous day of film and networking. Come along for the afternoon, the evening or both.
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Join us for an exclusive insight into the unnerving and absorbing style of Filmmaker and Animator Ashley Thorpe.
Film made on Film
An exciting opportunity to come and enjoy film, animation and network with South west film producers.
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.