The 12 - Behind the Curtain: The Untold Story of Cinema Design

Behind the Curtain: The Untold Story of Cinema Design

What makes stepping into a cinema feel like entering another world? In this session, Rick Hudson lifts the curtain on the art of cinema design, revealing how every detail from lighting and acoustics to layout and materials comes together to create immersive environments. Drawing on over 30 years of experience shaping spaces across the UK, Rick will take you inside the transformation of a derelict city centre bingo hall into a stunning four screen cinema for Everyman. You’ll gain an insider’s view into how design shapes mood, narrative, and audience connection before the film even begins.

Rick Hudson is the founder of Hudson Rock Design, a London based studio crafting bespoke interiors for cinemas, hospitality, and entertainment spaces. Over his varied career, he has helped push the creative boundaries of Everyman Cinemas for nearly 15 years, working on over 20 venues.…