Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators

Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators is Refractive’s new film exhibition programme for autumn/winter 2025-2026. 

Refractive have curated a series of documentaries which we hope will encourage you to consider new perspectives, push boundaries, and inspire you to rebellion and innovation. Visit our Cinema Tickets page to see full listings and book tickets!

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery. 

Our Venues

Johnstone Textile Space 

36 Houston Court, Johnstone, PA5 8DL

https://johnstonetextilespace.co.uk/ 

Accessibility: Accessible entrance and on single level, toilet, guide dog friendly. 

Shop front with black metal work and large windows

The Wynd Centre

6 School Wynd, Paisley, PA1 2DB

https://www.thewynd.org.uk/ 

Accessibility: Accessible toilet and baby change available, guide dog friendly, Ramp access for Auditorium. 

Large church building with spires and arched windows

Accessibility

Refractive is committed to providing an accessible and enjoyable experience for all! We have partnered with a number of other local community organisations and venues to facilitate an inclusive and relaxed series of events. For any enquiries, specific accessibility requests or questions about our films and events please contact refractivecollective@gmail.com.

Each of our venues have an accessible entrance (however please note that there is stairs only access for Flow) and are guide dog friendly. Weavers Paisley and The Wynd Centre both have baby change facilities, Johnstone Textile Space has a narrow single bathroom.

All of the films in our programme will be shown with English Subtitles, and where possible we will use Descriptive Subtitles. Text for all introductions will be projected on screen and some print out copies will be available. If you require access to large text information on the programme or feedback forms please contact refractivecollective@gmail.com. 

Tickets

Standard Ticket: £8 | Concession: £6 (under 16, over 65, student, low income or unwaged) | Child: £4 (under 12s – Flow only) | Refractive Artist: £0

Volunteers

Refractive are looking for volunteers to help support the running of our new film programme, Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators! In return we are able to offer free tickets to screening events in the Paisley Docs programme.

Volunteer responsibilities would include helping with set-up/packing down, welcoming audiences, selling tickets and snacks, handing out feedback forms, taking photos of the event.
If you want to volunteer with us please fill in our Volunteer Form.