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Underlining customer safety when re-opening your doors

By Film Hub London

With some cinemas set to re-open in early July, The Bigger Picture spoke to Chris Swney, General Manager of Archlight Cinema, about the considerations and precautions his venue is taking to ensure customer safety.

ICO survey: Reopening cinema the independent way

By Film Hub South East

The Independent Cinema Office has conducted a survey to help us create a picture of the independent sector’s views on industry proposals for reopening cinemas.

COVID-19: Should UK cinemas re-open for business in July?

By National

With the UK government seemingly easing lockdown restrictions and director Christopher Nolan holding fast on his July release date for his action blockbuster Tenet, The Bigger Picture speaks to two industry practitioners about re-opening their doors and maintaining public safety.

Screen25: The Harder They Come screening

South London community cinema Screen25 partnered with the events company We Are Parable to deliver a free and immersive pop-up screening with the aim of engaging with local Black audiences.

Pressing Play: COVID-19 Exhibitor Survey

By National

How have cinemas and programmers reacted to this unprecedented pause on our industry? What happens when we reopen our doors post-COVID-19 outbreak? Audiences and exhibition consultant Jonny Tull has undertaken a short survey of the sector to seek insight into how we may react after restrictions are lifted.

Cornish Tommies C Fylm

Cornish Tommies is a short film telling the story of a Cornish miner called up to serve in the trenches in World War One.

‘Pizza is our secret weapon’ Reaching younger audiences in the New Release Programme

The Magic Lantern was one of eleven small to medium size cinemas from across the FAN network taking part in the New Release Programme.

Authenticity and boldness are the watch words for exhibitors at UKCA

By National

Programmer Claire Vaughn discusses the key takeaways for venues and exhibitors from this year’s UK Cinema Association conference, which focused on the ‘growing the big screen experience’.

Inspire your audience this International Women’s Month

By National

To celebrate International Women’s Month, film curator and creative producer Rebecca Ballard has compiled a list of upcoming F-Rated titles and a selection of female-led bookable touring short programmes.

LGBT History Month: Resources to celebrate LGBT filmmaking & stories

By National

As part of February’s LGBT+ History Month in the United Kingdom, Inclusive Cinema have created resources to help venues and exhibitors celebrate the heritage,…