In the summer of 2007, volunteers at Brampton Community Centre initiated research, which identified a local community need for some kind of club or society, designed to bring movies to the town, which is some 9 miles from the nearest cinema. Brampton Parish Council generously provided £250, thus allowing a Steering Group to pursue the idea.

On 29 November 2007, an inaugural meeting was held at Brampton Community Centre, which included a screening of the comedy film Stranger Than Fiction.

The audience agreed to form the club. More than 50 people joined that evening and voted in a committee.

The committee endeavours to bring a variety of films to its members, who are frequently canvassed for ideas as to how their club should progress.

The club exists to work as a film society screening British and world cinema movies, whilst encouraging interest in films within the community.

The club allows the admittance of non-members, who pay a higher ticket price.

The club will facilitate events for other groups e.g. charities.

In 2008 the club received a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Fund; this money allowed the club to purchase its own sound and projection equipment giving it independence and the ability to operate at different locations if necessary. In 2011 a further £5,000 was raised with the aid of various funding groups for the purchased of a large, motorised screen. Those groups contributing are acknowledged on the club's publicity posters. Further new equipment was purchased during 2018, giving the audience an even better film experience.

Wherever possible, club members are kept in touch with club activities and events by email and through the website and Facebook

In 2009 Brampton was voted the Best New Film Society of the Year by the internationally renowned, British Federation of Film Societies. In 2011 the club was awarded a Distinction for its marketing achievements and a Commendation for its programming, also by the Federation. The club was also voted one the three 'happiest' film clubs in the land by the film distribution company, Filmbank.

In 2013, Eric Griffiths, (Chair 2007- 2014) of the club was nominated for outstanding contribution by one individual

On 5th April 2013 the club was proud to achieve its 100th film screening.

In 2014, Eric stood down as Chair, and was replaced by Jane Sedgwick.

In 2017, the club celebrated its 10th anniversary, where members and guests enjoyed a free film and a buffet.

At the 2023 AGM Jane Sedgwick stood down as Chair after 9 years, and was replaced by Wendy Gregory.