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Flatpack 2020: How The Film Festival Went From Cinema to Sofa

By Film Hub Midlands

Flatpack programme assistant Max Harding and partnerships manager Amy Smart talk about how the theatrical event has adapted during the current pandemic.

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.

MUBI launches fundraising campaign to support cinemas in the UK through BFI FAN COVID-19 Resilience Fund

By National

Curated streaming service and theatrical distributor MUBI has created a UK Cinema Fund to help support the exhibition sector across the UK impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

BFI FAN launches £1.3m Covid-19 resilience funds for exhibitor relief

By National

The BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) has opened the BFI FAN COVID-19 Resilience Fund, making £1.3m of National Lottery funding available to the exhibition sector across the UK

The impact of COVID-19 on the exhibition industry

By Film Hub South East

The Independent Cinema Office has conducted a survey to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exhibition industry to understand how cinemas can survive in the immediate crisis and be sustainable following resumption of service.

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’.

Bounce Cinema

Bounce Cinema is a BAME-led independent film club showcasing new voices in the film industry that successfully attracts 18-30 year olds

1000 Londoners Movie Nights

Interweaving archive content with contemporary short documentary film, the 1000 Londoners project provides a unique digital portrait of the capital.