Peng Chau Cinema
坪洲戲院

An action research project to revitalise a local landmark to answer the need for space in a small community.
透過活化地方地標、以回應小型社區空間需求的行動研究

昔日荒廢近半世紀的坪洲戲院，如今由一班街坊蛻變為社區文化聚腳點。團隊本著「社區共生」的理念，保留建築的歷史面貌，並通過不同活動，把歷史融入現今的社區生活。自重新開放至今，戲院票務處舉行過主題電影放映會、季度市集、已故巨星展覽、音樂會，以及專為小朋友而設的「細路嘉年華」；亦曾與大學合辦學術會議，並舉行討論環境議題的紀錄片放映會及相關活動。多元化的活動，令戲院從昔日的觀映場所，轉型為融合藝術、文化、學術與社區生活的平台，連繫島上居民，同時吸引訪客體驗坪洲，成為由社區孕育與共享的構思實驗場，為這片小島注入嶄新的文化生命力。

Once abandoned for nearly half a century, Peng Chau Theatre has been revitalised by local residents into a vibrant community hub, guided by the philosophy of “community symbiosis.” Its historical features have been preserved and integrated into contemporary life through varied events. Since reopening, the box office has hosted film screenings, quarterly markets, a retrospective exhibition of late stars, music performances, and a children’s “Kids Fest.” The theatre has also collaborated with universities and NGOs to hold academic conferences and environmental documentary screenings. These activities have transformed the theatre from a traditional cinema into a lively blend of art, culture, academia, and community life—connecting residents and inviting visitors to experience Peng Chau. It is now an experimental space, nurtured and shared by the community, bringing fresh cultural vitality to the island.

community hub/ event space

mar 2025 - ongoing

@pengchaucinema

Media coverage:

Andthen Hong Kong
500times

Islanders Ltd with Ren Wan @yupyeah

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延續《ISLANDERS島民》小誌的理念，

我們精選了一系列在島上生活必需的閱讀書單，是社區小型展覽空間、並是音樂表演、讀書會等活動場所。

Islanders Space is an experiment to put in tension the realms of family/work/community or private/community/public. We question our ways of living and look for a different equilibrium, in the context of Peng Chau. Where will this ‘voluntary inconvenience’ lead us to?

experimental space / community hub

feb 2021 - ongoing

@namwanbookshop

Media coverage:

Homeland

Islanders Ltd