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Borderlines Film Festival launches its first online edition from 26 March – 11 April 2021

By National

In its 19th year, Borderlines Film Festival launches for the first time as an online festival.

New podcast series offers free digital training to creative and cultural organisations planning 2021 events

Film Hub NI (FHNI) which has just completed a hugely successful training programme with its members, which it is making available FREE online to encourage others in the creative sector to engage with new audiences by hosting virtual events.

Cinema – Where Curation, Culture and Communities Meet

By Film Hub South West

Held as part of AHRC funded research project, Beyond the Multiplex AHRC focused on the value of a diverse film culture. Watershed cinema curator Mark Cosgrove was invited to give one of the keynote addresses. He talked about how cinema can be a unique space where curation, culture and community converge.

How exhibitors can innovate with Cinema Video On-Demand services

By National

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force independent cinemas to innovate, James Rice of INDY Cinema Group looks at the appeal of Cinema Video On-Demand (VOD) for exhibitors.

Ultimate Picture Palace’s life in a third national lockdown

By Film Hub South East

As cinemas all around the country remain shut in a third national lockdown, Marketing & Events Manager Tom Jowett of Oxford’s Ultimate Picture Palace talks about what the staff of the independent cinema have been doing to continue engaging with their audience.

ICO’s Virtual Screening Days for exhibitors to be held from 15-19 March

By National

The first Screening Days of 2021 is to be held over 15–19 March. While it’s digital, the Independent Cinema Office’s aim remains the same: to help cinemas find the best films to serve all their audiences.

Beyond the Multiplex: Audiences for Specialised Film in English Regions

By National

On the 2nd and 3rd March 2021, join a free two-day virtual conference on the diversity of film audience experience in the UK.

Building a Digital Special for Pilot Light TV Festival

Season 5 of Pilot Light TV Festival was due to hit the big screen in May 2020, then COVID-19 hit, and a journey to take over the small screen began…

BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival announces dates and format for 2021

By National

BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival reveals plans for the 35th edition of the Festival from 17th- 28th March 2021.

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Film Hub NI launches ‘Moving Pictures’ to encourage greater access to films for audiences across Northern Ireland

By Film Hub Northern Ireland

Film Hub NI is launching an innovative training programme Moving Pictures, to encourage independent and community cinemas, film festivals and venues across Northern Ireland to explore online opportunities to engage audiences with the best of local and international film.