The Side Cinema, opened in 1979, is an intimate 51 seat venue, started by the Amber Collective as a "debate cinema" - a place for rigorous discussion and the opportunity to experience film collectively.

Unfortunately, due to critical funding cuts and the ongoing cost of living crisis, Side Cinema closed its doors in April 2023.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a huge difference in helping us continue our mission to share stories that matter from the North East and beyond.

All fundraising goes to the AmberSide Trust (registered charity number: 1160760) to help fund Side’s ongoing community work, finance the continued care of the UNESCO-registered AmberSide Collection, enable future exhibitions and partnerships, and guarantee continued public access to documentary photography in the North East.