How to Get the Open Film Society Programme or Stay Updated

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The Open Film Society (OFS) publishes its season programme on its website, and you can join a mailing list to receive updates. The 2026/27 season begins on Wednesday 30 September 2026, with full season details due to be published online later in August. If you want the programme now or want to be notified when new details appear, use the two routes below.

Download the programme from the website

The OFS Home page carries a link to download the 2026/27 programme. The site states that details of the 2026/27 season will be published online later in August, so if the download link is not yet active when you visit, check back after that point.

Steps:

  1. Go to openfilmsociety.co.uk and open the Home page.
  2. Look for the programme download link in the season announcement section.
  3. Download the file to see the full schedule once it is published.

Expected result: You have the season programme listing the films and dates. Common snag: the programme may not be posted until later in August, so an early visit might only show the season start date rather than the full list.

Join the mailing list for updates

The site provides a mailing list sign-up link ("Join our mailing list"), which is the direct way to have OFS news sent to you rather than checking the site manually.

Steps:

  1. From the OFS website, follow the "Join our mailing list" link.
  2. Enter your email address on the sign-up form and submit it.
  3. Watch for confirmation and subsequent emails about the season.

Expected result: You receive OFS announcements by email, including programme and season news. Common snag: the sign-up link leads to an external mailing-list service, so the form will look different from the OFS site itself.

What you can already confirm about the 2026/27 season

Detail Information
Season start Wednesday 30 September 2026
Full season details To be published online later in August
Screenings Wednesdays, usually starting at 6.30 pm
Venue Berrill Theatre, Open University campus, Milton Keynes
First listed screenings It Was Just an Accident (30 Sept 2026), Young Mothers (7 Oct 2026), The Return (14 Oct 2026)

The society was founded in 1969 and describes a history of screening films from around the world.

Which route to use

  • Want the full schedule as a document: download the programme from the Home page — but only once it has been published later in August.
  • Want to be told when things change: join the mailing list, which pushes updates to you instead of requiring repeat visits.
  • Want both: do both; the mailing list covers announcements, while the download gives you the complete listing in one file.

For anything not covered by the programme or mailing list, the Home page is the place to check for current links and announcements.