Raising awareness of a variety of experiences, cultures, emotions and ideas
Changing attitudes towards others, helping people become more tolerant and self-aware
Helping people imagine different lives and different futures
Catalyst for political, social, cultural and policy change
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If you weren’t able to make it to Bristol for Cinema Rediscovered or missed the online events, you can catch up here!
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Balloon, the new drama from director Pema Tseden, is the latest film to receive BFI FAN New Release Support. Set in Tibet, the film will be released theatrically by Day for Night on 24 September.
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Some of the most distinctive voices in film curation and archiving come together to explore the potential of reframing film heritage for Cinema Rediscovered.
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Playback Festival focused on engaging with young people to introduce them to and encourage their interest in independent cinema through a virtual film festival.
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To celebrate the release of Limbo by MUBI on 30 July, BFI FAN have teamed up with ArtReach to offer you the opportunity to add a short film to your screening.
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Cinema Rediscovered is back for its 5th Edition (28 July – 1 August 2021) celebrating the return to cinemas with a selection of restorations and rediscoveries.
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According to a new article in Screen Daily, The British Film Institute (BFI)’s Film Audience Network (FAN) has seen a 20% membership increase across the past year, highlighting the network’s worth in the eyes of the sector throughout the turbulence of closures and reopenings.
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The BFI FAN Audience Network have created a guide to safeguarding for film exhibitors. This includes definitions, tips for working with both children and adults, how to create code of conduct policies and much more information on how to create a safer environment as a film exhibitor.
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Dardishi is an artistically ambitious community arts project that showcases the cultural production of Arab and North African womxn* in Glasgow.
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Celebrate Refugee Week, a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary, with resources from Inclusive Cinema.
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