In the heart of Brum’s creative quarter lies one of the city's only independent cinemas. The Mockingbird Cinema, run by Lee offers a wide range of screenings from arthouse and indie films to the latest blockbusters.

Lee is incredibly supportive of the local community. He says,

“Community is massive to the cinema and to Digbeth. Everyone is independent here and it’s a real community passion that keeps Digbeth what it is.”

The cinema is a community project that helps develop up and coming filmmakers, producers and directors. It helps them establish a home to develop their projects, which is not only beneficial to the region, but also further afield. They also serve the community by providing a space for those from disadvantaged backgrounds - hosting charity events from refuge support, elderly support and religious groups on a regular basis. They also provide screenings for schools in the area

Community is at the core of Lee’s work, which is why he runs film networking events each month such as ReelBrum. He says

“It’s to connect creatives together in the city and to help bring more Brummie voices to the big screen.” Lee is a huge supporter of anyone who wants to get in front or behind the camera.

“Digbeth is kind of born on creativity - from the arts, to the music, to the cinema. It’s probably one of the most creative places in the whole of the UK.”

The Mockingbird offers several tiers of membership, which gives cinema-goers free tickets and ongoing discounts. The cinema is also available for private hire - with seating up to 90 people, they provide an excellent space that’s sure to wow!