The Scala Lucky Dip Night

Starting this September, a new nationwide film programme of the acclaimed UK documentary SCALA!!! celebrates the life and legacy of the late Liverpool-born cinephile Robin Little with wild double-bills, surprise film screenings, special guests and lucky dip DVDs for every audience member in a great cult film giveaway, and a donation of film books from Robin’s personal library. Taking place at London’s Nickel Cinema on 10^th September (World Suicide Prevention Day) with further screenings planned for Lewes, Liverpool and other cities during the month.

Created by Robin’s sister Annabel Little in close collaboration with Jane Giles and Ali Catterall, the filmmakers behind SCALA!!!, this project honours Robin’s passion for cinema, celebrates physical media and community film venues, and raises awareness of suicide

Robin Little was a passionate film-lover, a proud regular of London’s late, great, infamous and influential Scala cinema, and an active participant in Scalarama Liverpool. In his memory, his sister Annabel helped crowdfund SCALA!!!, or The Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World’s Wildest Cinema and How It Influenced A Mixed-Up Generation of Weirdos and Misfits (2023, UK, 96 mins), the documentary about the iconic cinema from the viewpoint of its audiences released by BFI.

After Robin’s death, Annabel was left wondering what to do with his eclectic DVD library – more than 250 titles. Now, with the support of the SCALA!!! filmmakers, Annabel has created a legacy project in Robin’s name and in the spirit of the Scala. His lovingly curated collection, compiled with humour, depth and love, forms the basis of this exciting and unique film programme.  It also provides a meaningful way to share Robin’s collection, while fostering important conversations about mental health and suicide awareness.

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