The Phoenix is a charity and we rely on your support to be able to continue our work.
Each year we reach thousands of people of all ages through our events, screenings and workshops, meeting our objectives of promoting film culture, offering the greatest possible access to the local community and preserving our historic building.
If you value this, and you would like to help secure the future of the Phoenix, please consider becoming a Member, making a donation or sponsoring a seat.
Paul Rossi, Chair of Board
A university professional who first came to the Phoenix when he was 15, and has loved it ever since.
Favourite Film: Der Himmel über Berlin (Wings of Desire) (Wim Wenders, 1987)
Shouma Khan, Treasurer
Finance director with a passion for media and excited about supporting our fantastic local cinema
Favourite films: The Seven Samurai, World of Apu and The Usual Suspects
Adrian Bull
Adrian Bull is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cinelab Film & Digital (formerly Cinelab London), which he launched in 2013 as a specialist film laboratory and archival restoration service. Under his leadership, the company has evolved into the UK’s only full-service film lab and digital dailies facility, following its merger with On Set Tech in March 2021. Bull has overseen its growth into a powerhouse supporting over 600 cinematographers and generating credits on major feature films and TV shows including Fantastic Four:First Steps, No Time to Die, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Phoenician Scheme, The Banshees Of Inisherin, The Witcher, Succession, Saltburn and Last Night in Soho. He has been a vocal advocate for the resurgence of celluloid film, investing in state‑of‑the‑art photochemical processing, scanning, digital workflows, and archive restoration—championing the coexistence of film and digital formats to uphold creative choice for filmmakers .
Adrian has served as a trustee of the Phoenix Cinema Trust since March 2021, with the cinema being his local from the early nineties. In this capacity, he brings substantial industry insight to the historic East Finchley institution, shaping its strategy, governance, and programming. His role supports the cinema's mission to foster community engagement and enrich cultural life in London.
Benjamin Ellis
East Finchley local, NHS doctor, passionate about inclusion and community.
Favourite film(s): Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Lives of Others (2006)
Madeleine Hoare
Long term High Barnet resident and Phoenix customer. A former solicitor and head teacher with ten years at the V&A, working with hospital schools, children with special needs and community groups. A local, independent cinema like the Phoenix is a treasure, and I want to do whatever I can to safeguard it for future generations.
Favourite film: Brief Encounter
Viran Ram, Secretary
Lawyer and Finchley resident. As a father of two young kids, I've a keen interest in ensuring that brilliant local institutions like the Phoenix can be enjoyed by the next generation and beyond.
Favourite films: Moonlight, The Matrix
Steve Smith
Long-time East Finchley resident with a background in marketing and communications, Steve has a deep affection of the Phoenix and is committed to securing the long-term future of this much-loved institution for the benefit of the local community.
Favourite film: could be anything from Gregory's Girl to Goodfellas
