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Film Hub Scotland New Promoters: Tanatsei Gambura in Conversation

By Film Hub Scotland

The Film Hub Scotland New Promoters scheme is aiming to increase the number of film programmers who are marginalised working for cinemas, festivals and venues within Scotland by providing six-month placements paid at the Living Wage.

Seeing the Signs: Is it safe for the Deaf community to return to the cinema?

By National

As cinemas re-open to the general public, Priscilla Igwe, director of The New Black Film Collective, writes about the challenges facing the D/deaf community and why greater access is needed more than ever before.

We need to talk about harassment

By National

Experiencing harassment and bullying are some of the most difficult situations a person can face in the workplace. No workplace is immune to these issues as highlighted this week.

Cinema Day 2019: Digital Film Archive, Northern Ireland Screen and Wood Green Care Home, Jordanstown

In summer 2019, residents of Wood Green Care Home engaged with Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive, to select footage that reflected their experience of being young, and showcased this during NI Cinema Day 19.

UKCA announces COVID-19 guidance for safe operation of cinemas

By National

The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) has published its guidance on the safe operation of cinemas and mobile cinemas from 4 July.

Increasing the visibility of people with a learning disability on screen: The Peanut Butter Falcon partnership

Increasing the visibility of learning disabled people on screen: The Peanut Butter Falcon partnership

The latest advice and guidance regarding COVID-19

By National

The latest updates and guidance regarding the Covid-19 outbreak for exhibitors and venues.

WOFFF: How to host a watch-along

By Film Hub South West

Hosting a watch-along is a great way to stay connected with your audience but what if you’ve never hosted one before? Women Over 50 Film Festival director, Nuala O’Sullivan, hadn’t hosted one either – until recently. Here she outlines the key elements she considers each week as she puts together the WOFFF Watch-along and encourages you to set up your own watch-along.

Recalibrating your event structure for the online space

By Film Hub Midlands

Designed to champion and spotlight films by women despite the closure of cinemas, the Birds’ Eye View’s Reclaim The Frame team have recalibrated their offering to support new digital and home entertainment releases. Bird’s Eye View’s director-at large Mia Bays explains how.

Matchbox Cineclub: 5 tips to consider when organising online film events

By Film Hub Scotland

With many exhibitors and festivals moving screenings and events online, Matchbox Cineclub, an independent exhibitor that programmes, curates and promotes cult film events across the UK, gives some advice on things to consider and pitfalls to avoid.