Named in memory of Sir John Hurt, the distinguished film actor who lived in Norfolk up until his death in January 2017. The charity’s aim is to promote great cinema in Norfolk – through screenings, nurturing film-makers, providing education, and facilitating workshops.
We are based at Cinema City in Norwich; a three-screen cinema housed in the historic Suckling House and Stuart Hall nestled in the Norwich Lanes, an area in the bustling heart of the city which boasts some of the finest medieval architecture in the UK. The charity is run by a dedicated team of trustees.
The Sir John Hurt Centre opened in 2016 and is housed in part of the Grade I listed building complex. The Centre is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and modular furniture, providing flexible facilities for meetings, workshops, training or education. Two rooms are available to hire – The Marchesi Room and The Colman Room, both feature beautiful views of the surrounding medieval city. The spaces are accessible with level flooring throughout with access via stairs or lift from the Cinema City courtyard.
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust acts as custodians of Suckling House and Stuart Hall, the medieval buildings which house Cinema City, acting on behalf of Norwich City Council, which owns the buildings, managing the agreement with the operators of the cinema, restaurant and bar.
Cinema City underwent a major redevelopment in the early 2000s and re-opened in 2007 as a digitally equipped three-screen cinema. The building also boasts The Bar and Dining Rooms in the stunningly restored Great Hall of Suckling House, and a covered medieval courtyard, providing a fantastic setting to enjoy a drink or a meal.
The Sir John Hurt Centre
What we do...
Screenings & Events
Current and recent events
Hollywood Blockbusters Day School With Peter Krämer
Since the 1950s, the word ‘blockbuster’ has been used to refer to Hollywood’s most expensive and most commercially successful movies. It is well known that in recent years these have tended to be...
Screenwriting Taster Session – Comedy – with Abigail Webber
Screenwriting Taster Session - Comedy - with Abigail Webber The second taster session of the weekend, this one focuses on Comedy! We’ll look at examples from traditional, studio-based sitcom as well...
Screenwriting Taster Session – Drama – with Abigail Webber
Alfred Hitchcock famously said that ‘To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script and the script.’ Screenwriting Taster Session - Drama - with Abigail Webber The first of two...
Filmmaking For Absolute Beginners with John Harrigan
Have you ever dreamed of making your own movie but didn't know where to start? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop led by acclaimed filmmaker John Harrigan, tailored specifically for those with...
NFF Presents Industry & Pitching Workshop
You've got a completed draft script - so now where do you take it? How do you get it out there to the people who matter? This session will cover the film, television and streaming industries, how to...
Developing The Draft – A Deeper Dive Into Scriptwriting
This is a Writing and Editing workshop which will give you the opportunity to structure your project and spend some focused time on developing it into a working draft. As well as looking at...
Contact us
Address:
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust, Cinema City, St Andrews Street, Norwich NR2 4AD
Company Registration Number: 00888435
Charity Number: 288309