Beer Film Society was founded in September 2006.  With a great deal of help from the British Federation of Film Societies and donations from Beer Parish Council, Devon County Council, Mike Green and several others, the Society was able to obtain basic projection and audio equipment.  Our aim is to bring a combination of popular as well as less-mainstream films to the village.  Over the years the Society has used any surplus funds from the screening of films to improve the quality of its equipment.

Our screenings are held in Mariners' Hall in Beer, which has a high-definition video projection system as well as improved acoustics, and which together mean that our audiences get a first-class viewing experience.  A licensed bar is provided.

Beer Film Society’s next screening on Thursday 15 May is "The Mountain Within Me", (1hr 29mins, 12), a powerful, emotional documentary that focuses on former professional rugby player Ed Jackson.

A former captain of both the England U16s and U18s sides when he was at Somerset’s Millfield School, the 6ft 4ins 17 stones Jackson launched his professional career at Bath and also had spells at London Welsh and Wasps.  But his world collapsed when he suffered an horrific accident in 2017 leaving him paralysed with experts warning him that he may never walk again, let alone play rugby.  But the tenacious Jackson refused to accept that gloomy prognosis and this uplifting documentary shows how he fought back through taking on incredible physical challenges, culminating in a series of astonishing treks in the mountains.

No less than fitness guru Joe Wicks said: “So inspiring . . . A must-watch.”

What the critics said:
“It’s impossible not to be moved by Jackson’s journey, as documented via his social media activities, after an accident that left him paralysed from the shoulders down, through a remarkable recovery, to the conquest of mountains that would challenge even the fittest of able-bodied climbers.”  Wendy Ide. The Observer. 3*

“Featuring lashings of soaring drone shots showing the extraordinary landscapes through which the subjects move, the film works fairly well as a visual spectacle seasoned with plenty of uplift from the men’s determination to push themselves.” 
Leslie Felperin. The Guardian. 3*

A reminder that the Mariners’ Hall doors will open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.  
Tickets cost £5 for members and £7 for guests and are available on the door.
Card payment preferred please.
The bar will be open and Baboo Gelato ice creams will be available.
Any members wishing to reserve a seat should email us at beerfilmsociety@gmail.com before Monday 12 May.

For your diaries the remaining dates for 2025 will be as follows (some films to be confirmed later):

• Thursday June 19th: “The Conversation” (a tribute to Gene Hackman).
• Thursday July17th: “September 5th” (based on the Munich Olympics in 1972).
• Saturday August 9th: Our Regatta week film: “Paddington in Peru”.

18^th September; 30^th October (Eve of Halloween Special); 13^th November; 4^th December (which will be a free screening for BFS members).

Don’t forget our new start time.  7PM. 

Don’t be late! 

Membership of Beer Film Society costs £15 for a full 12 months, and members pay a £5 entrance fee at each screening that they attend.  The entrance fee for non-members is £7.  Priority is given to reservations by members, but non-members may also reserve tickets.  To book tickets or to find out more about Beer Film Society, just email beerfilmsociety@gmail.com.

Last edited: Sunday 4 May 2025