Projects extending film provision to groups / communities that have limited access to specialised film content and providing increased opportunities for diverse and disparate communities to enjoy a range of cinematic experiences.
Case study
In 2020, Cheltenham International Film Festival became the first international film festival in the UK to go online to the British public.
Read More
Article
The UK Cinema Association has today launched a campaign to explain the safeguards UK cinemas will have in place to help protect audiences as they start to open over the coming weeks and months.
Read More
Article
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.
Read More
Article
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.
Read More
Article
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.
Read More
Case study
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.
Read More
Article
The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) has published its guidance on the safe operation of cinemas and mobile cinemas from 4 July.
Read More
Case study
Increasing the visibility of learning disabled people on screen: The Peanut Butter Falcon partnership
Read More
Article
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.
Read More
Article
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.
Read More