Patrick Newton is a Film Programmer at Tyneside Cinema. His job involves helping decide which films are shown, when, where and how they are promoted.
He goes to film festivals, discovers new trends, organises special events, and curates themed film seasons that introduce audiences to fresh perspectives and new ways of enjoying films, as well as celebrating classics and cult favourites.
Patrick’s interests span working‑class representation, genre cinema, and queer film, which inspire the seasons he develops for audiences across the North East. He brings a fresh and imaginative approach to Newcastle’s independent cinema scene — helping make Tyneside Cinema a welcoming, exciting place for everyone who walks through its doors.
