Showroom sheffield
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Updated: 9 Nov 2017
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Showroom building bought by Sheffield CouncilSheffield Media and Exhibition Media Centre Limited is born.The Showroom Project is launched by Sir Richard AttenboroughFirst Sheffield International Documentary FestivalOpening of screen 1 and 2. First films 'Mighty Aphrodite' and 'Amateur' shownOpening of screens three and four.
Building is complete.Voted favourite independent cinema of Guardian readers'The Constant Gardener' becomes Showroom's longest running film. Running from Oct 2005 - May 2006Arctic Monkeys filmed a video on the RoofVoted Best Cultural Venue in Sheffield's Exposed Magazine AwardsFirst Celluloid Screams Horror festivalThe King's Speech becomes Showroom's highest grossing film with 14000 attendeesBecomes one of the BFI's youth film academiesRecognised as the cultural leader of the the region with the award to form Film Hub North, part of the BFI's Film Audience NetworkNamed one if the coolest cinemas by culture trip
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