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MUBI FEST MANCHESTER

Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club

13 Jul 2024

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Four people sat on high chairs in front of a large window during a panel talk. One is speaking. There is a screen behind them with Dazed and Mubi branding on.
Date
13 Jul 2024
Venue
Aviva Studios - The Social Stage
Tickets
Free

11.30am–2.30pm

See our detailed schedule below for more details

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Suitable for ages 15+

Accessibility features available for this event: Wheelchair Access

The much-loved Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club returns to Manchester for MUBI FEST.

Join us from 11am on Saturday for a packed lineup of unmissable talks with exclusive access to some of the most in-demand creatives working today. 

The talks series is free and open access, but book now for your spot at the welcome mixer, where there will be coffee, baked goods and Dazed Magazines to giveaway (available on first come, first served basis while stock lasts).

Schedule

11am–12pm: WELCOME MIXER

Come early for coffee, treats and grab a copy of the latest Dazed Magazine, Dazed cover posters, exclusive stickers and more (available on a first come, first served basis)

12–12.30pm: LIFE IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES… MEET MUBI AND DAZED!

Join the Dazed and MUBI teams to hear how they got into the worlds of film, arts and media and what it’s like working on designing posters and trailers for film, working editorially across print and digital, and producing events.

Hosted by Dazed Club’s Jack Sunnocks.

12.45–1.30pm: DIRECTORS ROUNDTABLE - CASTING A VISION

Hear all four directors from the MUBI FEST programme about their experiences with casting and how these decisions have steered their projects in unexpected ways, and the power and politics of casting.

Hosted by film critic Simran Hans.

Panellists are Levin Akin (Director, Crossing), Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross (co-directors, Gasoline Rainbow), and Naqqash Khalid (director, In Camera).

1.50–2.30pm: BEHIND THE SCENES - HEAR FROM TOP FILM CREATIVES

A panel discussion with three people working in various parts of the film industry less commonly discussed – those roles that happen behind the screen. Panellists are Emily Leo (Producer, How To Have Sex), Chloe Mamelok (Producer, HIGH & LOW: John Galliano) and James Rhodes (Cinematographer, Femme).

Hosted by Dazed contributor Kya Buller

MUBI FEST MANCHESTER

A weekend of contemporary culture, with great cinema at the heart of it. At MUBI FEST, discover incredible art, food and talks. Meet good people. Dance to DJs till late. And watch the best movies.
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Access information

Our full address is Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ and the what3words is chop.feeds.chase.

You can approach Aviva Studios along Water Street (coming from Quay Street) or along Liverpool Road (coming from Deansgate or Castlefield). Both entrances to the building have double sets of glass doors.

Once inside Aviva Studios, there is step-free access to all areas of the venue. The flooring throughout the building is smooth concrete.

The Social has a range of seating, including those with arms and backs.

The bars in the Social and Hall Foyer have lowered accessible service points.

Our building is large. We have portable stools available to borrow if you would benefit from resting along the way during your visit.

We have wheelchair spaces and seats at standing events for all events.

There are accessible toilets on all public levels of our building.

Accessible toilets are located inside the main toilets space in the brick arches of the Social.

Here you’ll find a mixture of accessible cubicles with left- or right-hand transfer, towards the back of the space, as well as ambulant accessible cubicles with grab rails, as well as a Changing Places facility.

The toilets in the brick arches of the Social are split into male, female and gender neutral – all of which contain accessible cubicles. There are shared handwashing facilities in each arch – they have soap dispensers under the mirrors to your left and dryers to the right. There are separate handwashing facilities inside the accessible cubicles.

There are additional single-room accessible toilets located in both Hall Foyers, at stalls and circle level.

There are additional single-room accessible toilets located in the Warehouse Foyer.

You do not need a key to use the accessible toilets at Aviva Studios.

Assistance dogs are welcome in our building, and we can provide mats and water bowls on request, just ask a host when you arrive. We can also take care of your assistance dog if you do not want to take your dog into the performance space. Please also refer to our assistance dogs policy.

If you are bringing an assistance dog to a ticketed event, please let us know in advance by contacting access@factoryinternational.org or calling our access phone number: 0161 817 4531 (phone lines are open 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday).

travel information

Aviva Studios can be approached along Water Street (coming from Quay Street) or along Liverpool Road (coming from Deansgate or Castlefield).

Our closest stations are:

Salford Central station: 0.4 miles

Deansgate station and Deansgate-Castlefield tram: 0.6 miles

St Peter’s Square tram: 0.6 miles

Manchester Victoria station is approximately one mile from Aviva Studios

Manchester Piccadilly station is approximately 1.3 miles from Aviva Studios

Click on the links above to find detailed access information for each station.

By Bike

There are 40 bike parking spaces at Aviva Studios including space for two accessible bikes.

National Cycling Route 6 passes close to the venue and this TfGM webpage can help with route planning.

You can also hire bikes from on-street docking stations across the city centre. The closest docking stations to our venue are currently on Deansgate by Liverpool Road and (400m from the building) and by King Street (500m from the building). Take a look at Transport for Greater Manchester’s webpage for advice on cycle hire.

By Walking and Other Active Means

Aviva Studios can be approached along Water Street via Liverpool Road (coming from Deansgate or Castlefield).

If you're coming from Quay Street, the safest route to avoid construction works is via the cut-through opposite Gartside Street and past Booking.com.

All footways in the surrounding area are well lit and there are appropriate crossings across all main roads.

Pedestrians with visual impairment are recommended to approach the building via Water Street, from Liverpool Road. This route has traditional carriageway and footway design with fixed street furniture which should help with navigation to the entrance.

A footbridge at Left Bank in Spinningfields provides an accessible link across the River Irwell to Salford Central station, and a further footbridge also links Aviva Studios with the Salford area of Middlewood Locks.

Free bus services stop at all city-centre stations, and near to Aviva Studios along Deansgate, Bridge St and Quay St. Buses on these free routes are wheelchair accessible. For full details of the free bus routes, please visit the TfGM website.

There is a car park approximately 0.6 miles from Aviva Studios at Water Street Car Park, New Elm Rd, Manchester, M3 4JH.

There is also a NCP car park (Manchester Spinningfields) approximately 0.5 miles away from Aviva Studios at Spinningfields, New Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BE. It has 35 accessible bays.

There are a small number of Blue Badge spaces along Water St and Quay St. Otherwise head towards Liverpool Road, Great John St and Lower Byrom St – close to our neighbours, the Science and Industry Museum where there are a small number of additional Blue Badge spaces.

For a list of other parking bays available in the area, visit Manchester City Council website.

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