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MetFilm Distribution’s Fashion Reimagined receives New Release support from BFI FAN

By National

In Fashion Reimagined, follow trailblazing fashion designer Amy Powney who is on a mission to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment and transform the way we engage with fashion. The film will be released theatrically by MetFilm Distribution on 3 March 2023.

This Way Up 2022: Opening Up The Archive

By Film Hub South West

Over the last ten years, curatorial innovations and digital resources have radically transformed public engagement with moving image archive, giving new life to film collections. At DCA Dundee for This Way Up 2022, a panel spoke about how young audiences are discovering film heritage in a whole new light – Camilla Baier writes for The Bigger Picture about what was discussed.

This Way Up 2022: Up From The Roots

By Film Hub South West

From This Way Up 2022 at DCA Dundee, Camilla Baier writes for The Bigger Picture on the ‘Up From The Roots’ panel which looked at the value of cinemas in our neighbourhoods and the direct role that many exhibitors play in serving the local community.

An Indian Summer Outdoor Cinema

An Indian Summer ran 3 Outdoor Cinema events safely with 520 attendees across the Midlands after a hiatus of not running live events for over 1.5 years due to the pandemic. It was a momentous moment for them to reconnect with audience in Leicester and Birmingham.

This Way Up 2022: Defying and (re)Defining: how genre programming is claiming its spot in the limelight

By Film Hub South West

Neil Hepburn writes how genre cinema is making a come-back with This Way Up 2022 guests Melissa Gueneau (Programmer, Mayhem Film Festival and Warwick Arts Centre), Andrew Partridge (Founder, Scotland Loves Anime) and Nia Edwards-Behi (Co-director, Abertoir Horror Festival) with chair Manon Euler (Programmes Manager, Film Hub Midlands) discussing its resurgence.

Short Film Day: Encounters Presents In Shorts Are Monsters

By National

This International Short Film Day (21 December), Encounters presents a curated package of chilling contemporary international short films to accompany the BFI season ‘In…

Cinema Rediscovered 2022 touring packages now available to book

By Film Hub South West

Three touring packages will launch at the 6th edition of Cinema Rediscovered and are now available to book from August courtesy of Park Circus.

This Way Up 2022 programme focuses on celebrating the value of UK cinema whilst exploring future challenges

By National

UPDATED: The full This Way Up 2022 programme is now live. From anime to AI, two days of inspiring sessions and speakers will help us to reflect on where we are, and energise us for what’s ahead.

How BFI FAN’s Guide to Working with Young People can help you attract 16-30 audiences

By National

If you’ve ever thought about how to engage young audiences aged 16-30 but have been unsure where to start or even if you’ve begun work in this area but are now thinking about how to take it to the next level, then this is the resource for you.

#ThanksToYou: National Lottery Crossed-Finger Selfie Day thanks players for funding UK projects

By National

Join BFI FAN in saying a big #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players for funding amazing arts projects across the UK.