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Our free online member training is back! Join us for expert-led sessions discussing some of the key issues our members face, and learn practical tips to overcome them. Find out more and sign up now: independentcinemaoffice.org.…
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Revitalise and refresh your approach to developing audiences with BFI FAN! Book now for sessions on memberships, audience retention and social media in the New Year. Webinars are available for £10, or book all three for just £25. bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
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There's still time to register for the next EDI in Focus session, which explores how exhibitors can meaningfully embed disability-focused programming within screenings and events. bfi-fan.org.uk/event/bfi-fan…
Join the next BFI FAN: EDI in Focus webinar, where Charlie Little (@matchboxcine), Indigo Korres (SQIFF), Tara Elizabeth Brown and Melissa Allada (We Crip Film) will explore intersectional programming and working with disabled curators. 📅3 Dec, 1-2pm 🔗bit.ly/DisabilityProgramming
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Our last free online training session of the year is tomorrow! Join us to explore how to form partnerships for audience development, with case studies from @mac_birmingham and @NewParkCinema: independentcinemaoffice.org.…
Our free online member training is back! Join us for expert-led sessions discussing some of the key issues our members face, and learn practical tips to overcome them. Find out more and sign up now: independentcinemaoffice.org.…
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Join us at the 2026 FHSE Members Forum! Register now to meet other exhibitors, share audience development experiences, and hear about exciting new opportunities from BFI FAN. 📅Tuesday, 10 February 2026 📍BFI Southbank, London independentcinemaoffice.org.…
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Planning energy upgrades but stuck on funding? Join @FilmHubNorth online on Friday 7 November for an interactive BFI FAN: Green Hour session on retrofit fundraising for cinemas and multi-use community venues. Sign up here: bit.ly/3J2O14g
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There's only a day left to apply for Developing Your Sponsorship Strategy! Perfect for film festivals and venues, this new short course will help you develop a great pitch and build successful new partnerships. Apply by 6pm, 10 October: bfi-fan.org.uk/event/bfi-fan…
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You only have until Monday, 18 August to apply for REACH: Strategic Audience Development training! This highly successful training course is back to help you build your audience development expertise. Find out more and apply today: bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
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There are only 11 days left to apply for REACH 2025! Whether you work in marketing, programming, outreach, events or do a bit of everything, this dedicated training for film exhibitors is for you. Find out more and apply before 18 August: bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
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Film Hub South East retweeted
We've updated our Biodiverse Big Screen film pack 🍃 It contains over 390 environmentally themed film suggestions from sustainable farming, to post-apocalyptic adventure. Find rights information to help plan your climate themed screenings: #BFIFAN tinyurl.com/27umnrwu
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🚨CINEMAS🚨 Don't miss the chance to enter your venue for @BIFA_film Cinema of the Year! Find out more and submit your nomination by 31 July: bifa.film/coty/
🚨 New award alert!🚨 We’re thrilled to be launching Cinema of the Year supported by @KiaUK , a brand new BIFA award voted for by cinemagoers. 🏆 🎬 🗳️ We’re now open for cinemas to enter, with public voting open 22 August. 🔗 For more info head to: bifa.film/coty
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CINEMAS! You only have until 31 July to get your nominations in for @BIFA_film's Cinema of the Year! Find out more and enter your cinema: bifa.film/coty
🚨 New award alert!🚨 We’re thrilled to be launching Cinema of the Year supported by @KiaUK , a brand new BIFA award voted for by cinemagoers. 🏆 🎬 🗳️ We’re now open for cinemas to enter, with public voting open 22 August. 🔗 For more info head to: bifa.film/coty
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There's less than a month left to apply for REACH! Led by experts, this course is designed to help you find and keep new audiences. Find out more at: bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
Curious about REACH Strategic Audience Development Training?🤔 Catch up with the REACH information session to learn more about the course and how it can help you achieve your professional and audience development goals! bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
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Curious about REACH Strategic Audience Development Training?🤔 Catch up with the REACH information session to learn more about the course and how it can help you achieve your professional and audience development goals! bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
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Registration is open for Inclusion and Diversity (ID) #ScreeningDays! Taking place online (9 Sept) and at @mac_birmingham (11 Sept), check out the first film now and everything else in store now: independentcinemaoffice.org.…
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Film Hub South East retweeted
Looking to unlock funding for your screening? 💸✨ Our latest blog piece is packed with practical advice to help cinema exhibitors find the right support and write stronger bids, all taken from our member’s session with consultant Pamela Johnson. Read it: bit.ly/44BRnlA
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GASP!😱 Applications for Too Much: Melodrama on Film bespoke and cross-FAN awards close on Monday, 14 July! Find out everything you need to know to bring the passion, intrigue and emotion of the new BFI FAN season to your venue: bfi-fan.org.uk/programme/too…
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Learn how REACH can help you develop and sustain new audiences at the online information session, starting at 12pm today! bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
Build your expertise in growing and diversifying audiences while delivering your own audience development project with REACH 2025! ✍️Apply by 18 August. ❔Join the online information session at 12pm, 3 July Full details: bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-s…
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Exhibitors with a passion for all things dramatic - there's not long left to apply to bring Too Much: Melodrama on Film to your venue! Want to know more about the season? The recording of our info session is available to catch up on now! independentcinemaoffice.org.…
Calling all exhibitors - funding applications are now OPEN for Too Much: Melodrama on Film! A celebration of all things dramatic and bold, find out more about how to get involved through your local Film Hub: bfi-fan.org.uk/programme/too…
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⌛️DEADLINE APPROACHING FAST⌛️ You've got until Friday to register for in-person passes to Young Audiences Screening Days! Book now to enjoy our full programme of key new titles and expert-led sessions: independentcinemaoffice.org.…
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