What is Open Film Society?

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Open Film Society (OFS) is a film society based at the Open University campus in Milton Keynes, founded in 1969, that screens films from around the world. Its screenings are open to its audience on Wednesday evenings in the Berrill Theatre, usually starting at 6.30 pm. If you are looking for a local, long-running film society with a regular weekly slot, this is what it offers and how to find out more.

What OFS does

  • Screens films from around the world. The society describes a history of screening "the best quality films from around the world."
  • Runs an annual season. Screenings are organised into a season rather than one-off events. The 2026/27 season begins on Wednesday 30 September 2026, with programme details published online later in August.
  • Meets weekly on Wednesdays. Films are shown on Wednesdays at the Berrill Theatre on the Open University campus in Milton Keynes, usually starting at 6.30 pm.

Where and when

Item Detail
Venue Berrill Theatre, Open University campus, Milton Keynes
Day Wednesdays
Start time Usually 6.30 pm
Season start Wednesday 30 September 2026
Programme Published online later in August

Example screenings in the 2026/27 season

The society lists upcoming screenings on its site, including:

  • It Was Just an Accident — Wednesday 30 September 2026, 6.30 pm
  • Young Mothers — Wednesday 7 October 2026, 6.30 pm
  • The Return — Wednesday 14 October 2026, 6.30 pm

How to find out more

  • Download the programme. The site provides a link to download the 2026/27 programme once available.
  • Join the mailing list. OFS offers a mailing list sign-up for updates.
  • Check the site. Season details and future screenings are published on openfilmsociety.co.uk.

If you are in or near Milton Keynes and want a regular Wednesday evening film slot, OFS is worth checking once the 2026/27 programme is published.