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This is a space dedicated primarily to young people aged between 18-30, who have an interest in film, or are looking for somewhere new to go with friends.

The space will be welcoming to people of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, disabilities, ages and religions. The cinema will provide a safe space for people to meet up in groups and socialise, before and after seeing a film.

The space is primarily aimed towards people who enjoy watching and discussing film - perhaps a group of friends who like to watch films together for fun, or someone who is interested in developing a career in the film industry.

People will choose to visit this space not only to see a film, but to immerse themselves in a different environment, and spend time doing something new with friends or family.

Some people may choose to visit regularly:

- People who are part of the Rotunda Film Club will meet every few weeks, to socialise, watch and learn about films, and share ideas. They will need space to meet and socialise, and may hire out the cinema or film booths for showing films.

- People who visit the space for regular themed film nights held in the Rotundas, including Queer Film Night and POC in Film Night. These film nights highlight lesser-known films focusing on aspects relevant to minority communities, and provide a safe space for people to come together in the cafe-bar before and after watching a film in the main screening space.

- People who are interested in working in film may visit the space every month or so to watch and learn about films. They also may hire the film booths to test screen their films.

Others may visit less often:

- People who want to see a specific film, or are looking for somewhere new to go with friends, may visit the space every month or two. They will need space to meet and socialise with friends, and will watch films in the cinema or film booths.

- Families and friends looking for a fun day out may visit the film museum to learn more about filmmaking and try it out themselves.

- People celebrating a birthday or special occasion may visit on occasion with friends and family, meeting up in the cafe-bar before hiring the cinema or film booths for a private screening.

THE EXPLORER

NAME: Simone

AGE: 26

PRONOUNS: She/Her

BACKSTORY: Simone is an architect from Edinburgh. She has recently moved to Glasgow and does not know the area very well. She enjoys going on walks in nature, and goes to a weekly fitness class. She likes to observe the world and often sits in cafes watching people pass by. Simone is a transgender woman and wants to meet new people with shared experiences.

PERSONALITY: ENFP (Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving)

Simone likes to observe the world, and is determined and creative. She often finds herself torn between her interests and wonders whether a career in film would provide her with opportunities to explore these interests more.

GOALS: Simone is looking for somewhere to meet and socialise with new people. She also wants to explore the world of film, and find out more about different careers in the industry.

THE WRITER

NAME: Seo-Joon

AGE: 25

PRONOUNS: He/Him

BACKSTORY: Seo-Joon studies film in Glasgow, and hopes to become a screenwriter or music composer for film. He sometimes struggles to find the films he would like to see as they are often niche and lesser-known. He is originally from Korea, and moved to Glasgow with family when he was a child. He enjoys playing guitar and piano, and is passionate about film and music. Seo-Joon uses a wheelchair and often finds that cinemas are not as spacious or accommodating as they could be for wheelchair users.

PERSONALITY: INFJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging)

Seo-Joon is passionate about his interests, and enjoys having deep conversation with friends about film and music.

GOALS: Seo-Joon is looking for a place where he can watch lesser-known films, and somewhere to go with friends to discuss film. He wants to go to a cinema which is accessible and comfortable for wheelchair users.

THE artist

NAME: Kat

AGE: 23

PRONOUNS: She/They

BACKSTORY: Kat is a student in Edinburgh, studying illustration. She is from Glasgow, and often travels through to see friends. They hope to someday work in film animation, and like to spend a lot of time creating and developing their sketchbook. Kat is asexual and would like to get to know more people in the LGBTQIA+ community.

PERSONALITY: ISFP (Introverted, Observant, Feeling, Prospecting)

Kat is artistic and empathetic. She acts spontaneously and likes to make last minute plans with friends.

GOALS: Kat is looking for somewhere to meet other people in the LGBTQIA+ community. They also hope to explore the world of animated film, and discover new films with friends.

THE talker

NAME: Kamari

AGE: 29

PRONOUNS: They/Them

BACKSTORY: Kamari works as a graphic designer in Glasgow. They enjoy being immersed in the visual worlds of film, and find production design and cinematography especially interesting. Kamari identifies as non-binary and wants to see more representation of different LGBTQIA+ identities in film, especially with people of colour. They are approaching their 30th birthday, and are looking to hire a cinema to host the event.

PERSONALITY: ESFJ (Extraverted, Observant, Feeling, Judging)

Kamari is confident and positive, and is a very social person. They can be self-conscious but enjoy being in the spotlight.

GOALS: Kamari is looking for a hireable cinema space for their birthday, preferably somewhere independent and spacious enough for family and friends. They also hope to see more diverse films, with representation of different gender identities and people of colour.

THE thinker

NAME: Leo

AGE: 20

PRONOUNS: He/Him

BACKSTORY: Leo studies psychology in Glasgow. He has a very busy student life and films provide him with an escape from the stress and demands of university. He lives at home with family and enjoys spending time with friends, although is not a big fan of going to bars or clubs.

PERSONALITY: INTJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging) Leo is independant and curious about the world around him. He enjoys analysing characters and their motivations when watching films. Leo feels most comfortable in his group of friends, however is sometimes reluctant to open up and prefers not to be the centre of attention.

GOALS: Leo wants to go somewhere that he can be fully immersed in a film, and forget about the stress of day-to-day life. He is also looking for somewhere different to go with friends, rather than going out for drinks.

THE actor

NAME: Orla

AGE: 24

PRONOUNS: She/Her

BACKSTORY: Orla studies acting and performance in Glasgow, and hopes to become a theatre actor in the future. She is originally from Ireland, and moved to Scotland a few years ago for her studies. Orla wears a hearing aid, and often struggles to make out dialogue in films, instead using subtitles and audio description.

PERSONALITY: ESTP (Extraverted, Observant, Thinking, Prospecting)

Orla is sociable and likes to have a laugh with friends. She has a unique sense of style and can be defiant. She sometimes struggles to focus on films as she can be easily distracted by her phone, and other audience members.

GOALS: Orla is looking for an immersive film experience. As she doesn’t have streaming services, she wants to find somewhere with a big screen and sound equipment to watch films. She is also looking for an inexpensive cinema which screens films with subtitles and audio description.