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Celebrating films made in Wales

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Roy Claire Potter: COMMS FAIL

A new narrative artwork about the dystopic prospect of communications failure.

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June highlights

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Films at Chapter 29 May - 4 June

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Films at Chapter 22-28 May

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Reel Futures: From learning to leadership

Kofi Acheampong shares why this programme is about more than film: it's about building the trust, confidence and pathways that let young Global Majority people shape culture on their own terms.

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Chapter receives three-year funding from BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund

We've received a substantial, three-year grant from the BFI Audience Projects Fund, awarding National Lottery funding to support the “exhibition and distribution of ambitious, audience-facing fi…

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Summer in our gallery

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Films at Chapter 15-21 May

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Films at Chapter 8-14 May

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Opportunity: Assemble participant

Assemble is a free creative training and work experience programme for D/deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent young people. We're looking for participants to join the programme. Participants will m…

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Reflecting on Garddio: Explore the Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space – a playful arts and wellbeing programme

Howl Hubbard, founder of Lone Worlds, reflects on their recent programme, designed to nurture collectivity, learning and reflection.

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Films at Chapter 1-7 May

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May highlights

Join us this May for music, movement and shared experiences.

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Opportunity: Assemble Creative Support Worker

Assemble is a free creative training and work experience programme for D/deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent young people. We have opportunities for up to 15 trainee Creative Support Workers to shadow …

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Films at Chapter 24-30 April

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Chapter Queer Film Prize 2026

Entries for the Chapter Queer Short Film Prize 2026 are now open!

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Films at Chapter 17–23 April

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‘This is Welsh Film’ Wales Celebrates 130 Years of Cinema

Welsh cinemas are celebrating a significant anniversary this spring, with the first known film screenings taking place in Cardiff 130-years ago, in April 1896.

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Films at Chapter 10–16 April

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Films at Chapter 3-9 April

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Call out – Reciprocal Gestures: movement in dialogue

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April highlights

April brings a vibrant mix of work inviting us to explore storytelling in all its forms.

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Films at Chapter 27 March - 2 April

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We’re making some changes to our opening hours

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Chapter presents In a thread of air, Imogen Stidworthy’s first major UK exhibition in over a decade

A constellation of four installations, including new work and works that have not been exhibited in the UK.

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Films at Chapter 20-26 March

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Films at Chapter 13-19 March

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Films at Chapter 6-12 March

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Films at Chapter 27 February - 5 March

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March highlights

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Films at Chapter 20-26 February

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Films at Chapter 13-19 February

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Films at Chapter 6-12 February

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Cardiff Animation Festival 2026 - pass information

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February highlights

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Films at Chapter 30 January - 5 February

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Films at Chapter 23-29 January

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2026-27 gallery programme

Introducing our 2026-27 gallery programme and collaborating artists.

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Films at Chapter 16-22 January

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Share your thoughts

Has it been a while since your last trip to Chapter? Or maybe you’re yet to visit us. We’d love to hear from you.

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Films at Chapter 9-15 January

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Films at Chapter 2-8 January

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January highlights

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Films at Chapter 27-31 December

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2025 as told by Claire Vaughan our Cinema Programme Manager

We asked our Cinema Programme Manager, Claire to reflect on 2025 and share her top 10 films of the year...

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Films at Chapter 19-24 December

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Festive opening hours

Make sure to check our opening hours over Christmas and the New Year before your visit.

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Films at Chapter 12-18 December

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Films at Chapter 5-11 December

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A new solo exhibition by artist Rehana Zaman tours to Chapter in 2027

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December highlights

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Films at Chapter 28 November - 4 December

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Films at Chapter 21-27 November

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Curating with PanAfrican Cinema Archives – A Traineeship Programme

An 8‑week traineeship with bursary opportunity in Pan-African Film and Archive Curation for three archive trainees between February and March 2026.

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National Youth Theatre’s Assemble to create systemic change in recruitment of young disabled and creative talent with landmark £2.3m UK Fund grant

Assemble will be delivered nationally over three years with six partner venues, including Chapter.

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Films at Chapter 14-20 November

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Films at Chapter 7-13 November

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Films at Chapter 31 October - 6 November

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November highlights

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Deaf Gathering Cymru: introducing Deaf Health Wales

Deaf Health Wales tackles health inequalities with and for the deaf BSL-using community in Wales.

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Artes Mundi 11, presenting partner: Bagri Foundation

At Chapter, Sancintya Mohini Simpson explores migration, memory and lineage through painting, video, poetry and performance.

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Films at Chapter 24–30 October

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Celebrating 30 years of Jazz in the Bar

We spoke to jazz saxophonist, Glen Manby, to reflect on the journey of Chapter Four, the wonderful band who’ve delighted visitors for three decades.

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Films at Chapter 17–23 October

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Films at Chapter 10-16 October

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Films at Chapter 3-9 October

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October highlights

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Films at Chapter 26 September – 2 October

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Films at Chapter 19-25 September

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Films at Chapter 12-18 September

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Experimentica 2026 open call

For the 25th edition of Experimentica – Wales’ only festival of live art – we’re commissioning up to four new and ambitious works from artists based and from Wales.

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Films at Chapter 5-11 September

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September highlights

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Chapter and Deaf Gwdihŵ commission three deaf artists to make work in response to the theme, Our Freedom: Then and Now

We’re delighted to be participating in this ambitious programme, and to announce that Chapter and Deaf Gwdihŵ have commissioned three deaf artists based in Wales, Maggie Hampton, Emily Rose Corby and…

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Exhibition highlights: autumn/winter

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Films at Chapter 29 August – 4 September

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Deaf Gathering Cymru 2025 is coming…

Deaf Gathering Cymru is a deaf-led festival in Cardiff brought to you by Deaf Gwdihŵ (Jonny Cotsen & Heather Williams) and Chapter.

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Films at Chapter 22-28 August

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We want your short films for MovieMaker at Deaf Gathering Cymru!

All genres and experience levels are welcome, and ideally submissions should be under 15 minutes long. It's free to submit a film, and we’ll host post-screening discussions to offer you a chance…

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Films at Chapter 15-21 August

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Films at Chapter 8-14 August

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Films at Chapter 1-7 August

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Chapter's August Highlights

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Films at Chapter 25-31 July

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Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week at Chapter

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Films at Chapter 18-24 July

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Films at Chapter 11-17 July

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Films at Chapter 4-10 July

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We’re a finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025!

We’re proud to be a finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025 – the largest museum prize in the world – alongside Compton Verney, Golden Thread Gallery and Perth Museum.

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Jenő Davies and Iolo Walker: Meadowsweet Palisade

An exhibition of film, sculpture and sound about renewal and rural spaces.

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Films at Chapter 27 June – 3 July

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Chapter's July Highlights

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Films at Chapter 20-26 June

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Refugee Week 2025

Join Chapter to celebrate Refugee Week from 16 – 22 June and experience the SAFAR Film Festival from 21 – 28 June.

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Grenfell: We Stand With You - next steps

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Sophie Mak-Schram’s To Shift a Stone unveiled as part of Perspective(s) at National Museum Cardiff and Chapter

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Films at Chapter 13-19 June

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Films at Chapter 6-12 June

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Films at Chapter 30 May – 5 June

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The Mike Pearson Performance Bursary

We’re thrilled to announce that Rhys Slade Jones has been awarded The Mike Pearson Performance Bursary and will be the next Artist in Residence at Chapter from May–October 2025.

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Chapter's June Highlights

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An update on our ticketing system

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Films at Chapter 23-29 May

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Grenfell by Steve McQueen accompanied by a public programme curated by Common/Wealth

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Films at Chapter 16-22 May

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Film Academy Micro Shorts Grants

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Films at Chapter 9-15 May

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May highlights

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Films at Chapter 2-8 May

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We've been shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025!

We’ve been announced as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025, the world’s largest museum prize.

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Our response to the Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition

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Films at Chapter 25 April – 1 May

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Films at Chapter 18-24 April

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Films at Chapter 11-17 April

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Films at Chapter 4-10 April

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April Highlights

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Films at Chapter 28 March – 3 April

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Looking for affordable space?

We're opening Seligman Theatre and Lloft to unfunded artists and groups in need of space to make and develop work.

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Films at Chapter 21-27 March

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Films at Chapter 14-20 March

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Films at Chapter 7-13 March

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Our Big Give Arts for Impact campaign is live!

This means that every donation to our campaign via BigGive.org will be doubled during the week of 18-25 March.

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Films at Chapter 28 February – 6 March

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Chapter's March Highlights

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We've teamed up with our neighbours West Pizza

West’s New York-style pizzas are already a firm favourite in Canton, and you can now get your fix from our café bar every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

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Films at Chapter 21-27 February

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Films at Chapter 14-20 February

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Films at Chapter 7-13 February

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Grenfell by Steve McQueen to be shown in six cities across the UK

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Films at Chapter 31 January – 6 February

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Chapter's February Highlights

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Films at Chapter 24-30 January

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Films at Chapter 17-23 January

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Eimear Walshe: MIXED MESSAGES FROM THE IRISH REPUBLIC

Through video and sculpture the exhibition explores the love and grief for a land entangled in colonial legacies, revolution, rebellion and undelivered promise.

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Film Hub Wales: Welsh Films to Watch in 2025

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Films at Chapter 10-16 January

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Films at Chapter 3-9 January 2025

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Chapter's January 2025 Highlights

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Films at Chapter 27 December – 2 January 2025

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Films at Chapter 20-26 December

Our weekly film programme

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Films at Chapter 13-19 December

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Films at Chapter 6-12 December

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December Highlights

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Perspective(s)

Whose voices are heard in museums, whose histories are told, and how does exploring the past shape the future of anti-racism? We're working with Sophie Mak-Schram on this project.

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Films at Chapter 29 November – 5 December

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Films at Chapter 22-28 November

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Meet Simmie Vedi – Head Chef

We’re delighted to introduce you to our Head Chef, Simmie Vedi, with a wealth of experience in creating delicious, seasonal dishes that showcase the best in Welsh produce.

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Films at Chapter 15-21 November

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‘See More, Live More’: the benefits of art and culture

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Films at Chapter 8-14 November

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Trustees Week 2024

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Films at Chapter 1-7 November

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Say hello to Chapter Clwb

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November highlights

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Films at Chapter 25-31 October

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This Land Is Your Land?

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Films at Chapter 18-24 October

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Films at Chapter 11-17 October

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Film at Chapter 4-10 October

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Chapter's October Highlights

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Films at Chapter 27 September – 3 October

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Artist in Residence: Dan Johnson

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Ntiense Eno-Amooquaye: Crashing the Glass Slippers 

A cosmic world of poetry, performance and self-portraiture.

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Films at Chapter 20-26 September

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Artes Mundi 11 with presenting partner Bagri Foundation

The UK’s leading biennial exhibition and international contemporary art prize, is delighted to announce the shortlist of six international contemporary visual artists and five nationwide venue partne…

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Films at Chapter 13-19 September

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Films at Chapter 6-12 September

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Meet Elaine: a Chapter Friend with a passion for art and community

Find out more about becoming a Chapter Friend.

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Chapter's September Highlights

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Films at Chapter 23-29 August

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Deaf Gathering Cymru 2024

Deaf Gathering Cymru is a deaf-led festival in Cardiff created by Chapter and deaf artists and creative access consultants Jonny Cotsen, and Heather Williams.

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Films at Chapter 16-22 August

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Films at Chapter 9-15 August

Still image of a character from the film Sky Peals.

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Films at Chapter 2-8 August

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Chapter's August Highlights

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Our Cinema Foyer is an alcohol free zone

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Films at Chapter 26 July – 1 August

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Films at Chapter 19 - 25 July

Our weekly film round-up.

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Films at Chapter 12-18 July

Our weekly film round-up.

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Films at Chapter 5-18 July

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Chapter's July Highlights

This month is jam-packed with films, music, live performance, new exhibitions and more…

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Films at Chapter 21 June – 4 July

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Technology visualising impact of art on human brainwaves coming to Chapter as part of first ever UK-wide tour

See how art affects your brainwaves in real time 3D.

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Films at Chapter 7-20 June

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Refugee Week at Chapter

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Printed Festival 2024: Print Harder!

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Chapter's June Highlights

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This June SeeMôr Film Festival is launching a 48-hour challenge for filmmakers across Wales!

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Abi Palmer: Slime Mother

An alternate reality wherein slugs, rather than being met with revulsion, are revered.

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Changes to our offer in our cinemas and theatres

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Films at Chapter 24 May – 6 June

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May Half Term at Chapter

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Celebrate Pride at Chapter

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Films at Chapter 10-23 May

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Changes to our food service times

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Chapter's May Highlights

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Films at Chapter 26 April – 9 May

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Films at Chapter 12-25 April

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Experimentica 2024: CALL TO SPRING

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Films at Chapter 29 March – 11 April

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Chapter's April Highlights

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Easter family fun!

Indulge your little chicks with our family activity this Easter!

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Films at Chapter 15-21 March

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Printed Festival 2024

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Cardiff Animation Festival 2024

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Technology visualising art's impact on brainwaves will tour the UK

Headset wearer looking at a painting by Van Gogh. © Hydar Dewachi / Art Fund 2023

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Chapter's March Highlights

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Films at Chapter 1-14 March

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Jump back in: Chapter Cinema

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Films at Chapter

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February half term at Chapter

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Ceasefire

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Cardiff Animation Festival 2024

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Films at Chapter 2-22 February

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Chapter's February Highlights

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Dydd Miwsig Cymru | Welsh Language Music Day

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Taloi Havini Wins Tenth Anniversary Artes Mundi Prize

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Experimentica 2024

A four-day festival of the live

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The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

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Films at Chapter 19 January – 1 February

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Comedy at Chapter 2024

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Films at Chapter 5-18 January

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Chapter's January 2024 Highlights

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Films at Chapter 15 December – 4 January 2024

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Unlimited Shortlist

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Welsh Cinemas Celebrate Film Hub Wales’ 10th Anniversary

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Films at Chapter

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Chapter's December Highlights

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Films at Chapter

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Films at Chapter 3-16 November

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Chapter's November Highlights

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Films at Chapter 20 October – 2 November

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Doc'n Roll Film Festival 2023

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BFI: Powell & Pressburger

We invite you to rediscover this work with us and celebrate a key component of their films, Welsh legend Roger Livesey, as we dive into the themes and glorious artistry of the greatest British film s…

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Reciprocal Gestures: A Season of Movement and Dance

The curated programme will celebrate shared moments and explorations of masculinity, queerness, ageing, the after-lives of colonialism, intimacy, and community

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Hear We Are shortlisted for The National Lottery Awards 2023: Project of the Year

Our Deaf-led project, Hear We Are is appealing for votes to be crowned National Lottery Project of the Year 2023. Vote here: lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards

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Printhaus Open Day 2023

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Chapter and Hear We Are announce Deaf creative bursaries

Hear We Are and Chapter are delighted to announce that five Deaf creatives have been awarded bursaries to develop their professional practice in Wales.

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October Highlights

It’s spooky season and we have lots of tasty treats ready and waiting for you!

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Film at Chapter 6-19 October

Film festival season is well underway after an incredibly successful weekend for Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival! Thank you to everyone for joining us to celebrate the best of Japanese animation.

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Chapter and Imogen Stidworthy shortlisted for Freelands Award 2023

Freelands Award 2023: five organisations and artists shortlisted for £110,000 prize  

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Film at Chapter 28 July - 10 August

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Artes Mundi 10 with presenting partner Bagri Foundation

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Film - 24 June - 7 July

Good Luck to you, Leo Grande, Elvis, Nitram, Dashcam, Hostile, Flee and much more

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Films: 10-23 June

Hijinx Unity Festival, Sundance Festival, Vamp fest, Swan Song and much more…

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Celebrating films made in Wales

Roy Claire Potter: COMMS FAIL

June highlights

Films at Chapter 29 May - 4 June

Films at Chapter 22-28 May

Reel Futures: From learning to leadership

Chapter receives three-year funding from BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund

Summer in our gallery

Films at Chapter 15-21 May

Films at Chapter 8-14 May

Opportunity: Assemble participant

Reflecting on Garddio: Explore the Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space – a playful arts and wellbeing programme

Films at Chapter 1-7 May

May highlights

Opportunity: Assemble Creative Support Worker

Films at Chapter 24-30 April

Chapter Queer Film Prize 2026

Films at Chapter 17–23 April

‘This is Welsh Film’ Wales Celebrates 130 Years of Cinema

Films at Chapter 10–16 April

Films at Chapter 3-9 April

Call out – Reciprocal Gestures: movement in dialogue

April highlights

Films at Chapter 27 March - 2 April

We’re making some changes to our opening hours

Chapter presents In a thread of air, Imogen Stidworthy’s first major UK exhibition in over a decade

Films at Chapter 20-26 March

Films at Chapter 13-19 March

Films at Chapter 6-12 March

Films at Chapter 27 February - 5 March

March highlights

Films at Chapter 20-26 February

Films at Chapter 13-19 February

Films at Chapter 6-12 February

Cardiff Animation Festival 2026 - pass information

February highlights

Films at Chapter 30 January - 5 February

Films at Chapter 23-29 January

2026-27 gallery programme

Films at Chapter 16-22 January

Share your thoughts

Films at Chapter 9-15 January

Films at Chapter 2-8 January

January highlights

Films at Chapter 27-31 December

2025 as told by Claire Vaughan our Cinema Programme Manager

Films at Chapter 19-24 December

Festive opening hours

Films at Chapter 12-18 December

Films at Chapter 5-11 December

A new solo exhibition by artist Rehana Zaman tours to Chapter in 2027

December highlights

Films at Chapter 28 November - 4 December

Films at Chapter 21-27 November

Curating with PanAfrican Cinema Archives – A Traineeship Programme

National Youth Theatre’s Assemble to create systemic change in recruitment of young disabled and creative talent with landmark £2.3m UK Fund grant

Films at Chapter 14-20 November

Films at Chapter 7-13 November

Films at Chapter 31 October - 6 November

November highlights

Deaf Gathering Cymru: introducing Deaf Health Wales

Artes Mundi 11, presenting partner: Bagri Foundation

Films at Chapter 24–30 October

Celebrating 30 years of Jazz in the Bar

Films at Chapter 17–23 October

Films at Chapter 10-16 October

Films at Chapter 3-9 October

October highlights

Films at Chapter 26 September – 2 October

Films at Chapter 19-25 September

Films at Chapter 12-18 September

Experimentica 2026 open call

Films at Chapter 5-11 September

September highlights

Chapter and Deaf Gwdihŵ commission three deaf artists to make work in response to the theme, Our Freedom: Then and Now

Exhibition highlights: autumn/winter

Films at Chapter 29 August – 4 September

Deaf Gathering Cymru 2025 is coming…

Films at Chapter 22-28 August

We want your short films for MovieMaker at Deaf Gathering Cymru!

Sophie Mak-Schram’s To Shift a Stone unveiled as part of Perspective(s) at National Museum Cardiff and Chapter