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System Crasher: How Saffron Screen moved screenings onto Facebook Live

When COVID-19 meant that Saffron Screen’s plans for the FAN New Release title System Crasher were cancelled, they moved their event online including guest speakers.

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.

How-To Guides on how exhibitors can continue to engage with audiences during lockdown

By National

The Bigger Picture has compiled a list of useful How-to Guides to help venues continue to engage with their audiences.

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.

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.

Independent cinema exhibition in the time of COVID-19

By Film Hub South East

These are strange times for many independent cinema exhibitors. With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down all public venues, many have had to adapt in order to keep engaging their audience. Rebecca del Tufo, Programming Manager at Saffron Screen, explains what her and her colleagues have been doing over the past few weeks.

Widescreen Weekend 2019

Bradford’s festival of large format cinema sets attendance records with an expanded programme and accessible pricing schemes.

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.

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.

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.