Liz, mother of three, runs the local youth opera out of her community’s Lyric Theatre. However, her old classmate, now turned Mayor, Tom (who still holds a grudge from unrequited love in youth) has plans to line his and his friends’ pockets by tearing down the Lyric and turning it into a shopping centre...

‘Save the Cinema’ (Cert: 15) is based on a true story about Liz Evans who launched a campaign to save the Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen.

You can see the film at the Lyric Theatre, Camarthen (showing from today until January 28) or at The Torch, Milford Haven (January 28 to February 1).

‘Save the Cinema’ is one of eight Welsh films coming to cinemas in 2022. Through their Made in Wales strand, Film Hub Wales (FHW) are working with distributors, Welsh cinemas and film festivals to promote films to wider audiences.

Audiences can keep up to date with news of the upcoming releases on the Made in Wales section of Film Hub Wales’ website or by following @Filmhubwales on social media.

Made in Wales offers a host of year-round  activities in partnership with Welsh exhibitors, which aim to promote Welsh films to audiences, including a film catalogue which hosts over 1000 shorts and features with Welsh connections.  

Made in Wales is made possible thanks to funding from Creative Wales along with National Lottery funding through the UK-wide BFI Film Audience Network (FAN). As part of FAN, Film Hub Wales develops audiences for British independent and international film year-round, funds in Wales are administered by FHW via Chapter as the Film Hub Lead Organisation.

Hana Lewis, Film Hub Wales’ Strategic Manager explains:

“Welsh filmmakers have globally significant stories to tell, which can inspire both new talent and local audiences. Through Made in Wales, we have a chance to consider how the films made in our Nation can give us a voice worldwide and build the film industry around us. Greater awareness of these films can only benefit our sense of community and cultural identity.”