SpazioZero by Cinemazero
A social and cultural hub, SpazioZero opens fresh possibilities for collaboration and exchange at Pordenone’s iconic Cinemazero arthouse cinema. The multifunctional space is part of a phased expansion that includes an archive and education-focused Mediateca, as well as a newly renovated foyer.
The 200sqm SpazioZero is located inside a new building which is linked to the cinema by a covered walkway. Floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the length of the structure afford passersby glimpses of an exciting roster of activities and events taking place inside.
The venue has quickly become an attractive meeting point for the film community to gather pre- and post-screenings. Loosely divided into four main seating areas, these include a window-side bar table suspended on the building’s pillars, spanning one side of the venue. On the other fixed benches and tables create a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.
In the centre of the room, a large circular table wraps around a lush green island of plants. A modular installation equipped with wheels and folding leaves, it can be easily dismantled and moved to create space for events and exhibitions. Occasional tables and chairs are positioned around this striking centrepiece for a fully flexible, endlessly adaptable area.
SpazioZero is a versatile home for Cinemazero’s impressive programme, including the world-renowned Pordenone Docs Fest and FMK Short Film Festival. The venue features a large digital screen, gallery hanging system for exhibitions, and can be configured into conference-style seating for 70 people. Benefitting from plentiful natural light by day, flexible lighting transforms the space for evening and nighttime events.
Thematically linking SpazioZero to the planned Mediateca and foyer renovation is an intense ultramarine blue. Symbolising the blue-sky potential of film to open new horizons and possibilities, the striking tone is also a nod to cinematography’s blue screen special effects. Just as SpazioZero strengthens Cinemazero’s commitment to the promotion and pursuit of film and audiovisual culture, this blue thread that connects the cinema’s newest spaces and initiatives bolster the venue’s identity and brand.
Rounding out the crisp interiors is a bar in sleek brushed steel serving food and drinks. Lush green plants both in the central planter installation as well as tumbling from hanging containers soften the otherwise futuristic look and connect the space to the park beyond.
SpazioZero has fast established itself as a versatile extension of Cinemazero’s ambitious programming and is hub for cinephiles both local and international. As the city of Pordenone prepares to take centre stage as Italian Capital of Culture for 2027, the venue sets the scene for new possibilities, encounters, and creativity.