About CineRPG CIC

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CONTEXT/

Following the closure of multiple cinemas across Bristol, the rise in rent that has forced independent game stores to shut down and community groups to disband, the cuts of the arts funding, and the devastating fire at The Forbidden Planet in December 2023, many film lovers, game enthusiasts, creatives, and members of the fandom community have been left without a place to connect and belong.

CINERPG CIC seeks to fill this gap by operating at the intersection of these under-served communities. We wish to offer inclusive and low-cost events centred around film screenings, game sessions and creative workshops, particularly in areas that have been most affected by the loss of cultural activities in Bristol and the South-West area.

ACTIONS/

The company’s activities provide benefits to individuals suffering from social isolation due to one or more of the following factors:

Limited access to communal activities
Financial barriers
Inadequate access to safe and inclusive spaces
Mobility restrictions
Extended hospital or hospice stays

Our target demographic includes male-presenting, fem-presenting, and non-binary individuals from low-income backgrounds, or low-income families, living in areas with limited access to social and cultural opportunities.

Our priority actions are focused on:

Local Community Events
Local Education Support
Local Hospital and Hospice Events
Pro-Bono Mentoring and Consulting
Audience Invigoration Events

CONTRACT SERVICE/

CineRPG CIC offers engaging corporate services using films and tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) to enhance team cohesion, inclusivity, and the development of leadership skills.

Key Services

Team-Building via TTRPG: Scenario-based gameplay inspired by popular films helps build teamwork, creativity, empathy, communication and leadership.
Diversity & Inclusion Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on the exploration of alternative life experiences to develop greater empathy and mutual understanding.
Sandbox Leadership: Scenario-based problem solving allowing participants to practice and develop their leadership skills.
Custom Events: Fully managed corporate events (onsite and online) to support learning development objectives, as well as to contribute to seasonal celebrations.

Contract revenue supports CineRPG’s local community initiatives, making cultural experiences accessible to underserved groups.

MEET THE TEAM/

Matt Gras, Community Cinema Creator. Matt(hieu) Gras is a French actor, producer, game master, and the creator of CineRPG. Matt also operates as the learning development director of Stepping Up (EDI Leadership / CIPD award-winning organisation).

Cara Bamford, Film Curator and Event Coordinator. Cara is an award-winning actress, writer, and producer based in Bristol. She holds a central role in film curation, cinema strategy, event coordination, and audience/partner engagement at CineRPG.

Emeric Schou, TTRPG Consultant. Emeric 'Loki' Schou is the co-creator of the French TTRPG collective Les Jeudis d'Outre-Manche. His extensive knowledge of TTRPGs helps us create rich and immersive experiences for our events.

We are in support GamesAid charity and selected initiatives.