Vote for us as your BIFA Cinema of the Year 2026

Over the last year, Warwick Arts Centre screened a fantastic range of cinematic treats, from the intoxicating Wuthering Heights, magnificently crafted Hamnet and Marvel's massive Spider-Man: Brand New Day, to intriguing Japanese dramas, much-loved black and white classics and the very best of British independent cinema.

We were also the only cinema in the West Midlands able to screen Christopher Nolan's epic Odyssey in 35mm celluloid (with more exciting 35mm screenings to come). 

And we remain steadfastly committed to making our movies as accessible to as wide an audience as we can, with even more relaxed and captioned screenings, while our Film Club membership offers movie fans discounted tickets and special screenings.

There's something very special about seeing a film on the big screen, enveloped in darkness, with crisp surround sound - and we know you feel that too.

With the awards longlist voted for by the public, your support would mean the world to us - James, Sam and the cinema team - and it will only take just a few minutes of your time.

Vote Now!

With thanks – and we look forward to seeing you again soon for more great movie experiences. - Warwick Arts Centre Cinema Team

Voting opens Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 10am and closes on Mon 21 Sep 2026 at 11pm.

Voters are also put into an optional BIFA prize draw with ten lucky winners earning a year of free cinema tickets and prize bundle. Check out the BIFA website for details.