British Film Commission teams with BFI, UK government, industry partners on COVID-19 measures
The organisation attracts and supports inward investment in the UK. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund
Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the coronavirus-caused halt of most film and television production. Source: https://wset.com/news/entertainment/netflix-establishes-100-million-virus-relief-fund
Pat Butler reappointed as Governor of the British Film Institute
The Secretary of State has reappointed Pat Butler as a Governor of the BFI for a period of one year from 18 February 2020 to 17 February 2021. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pat-butler-reappointed-as-governor-of-the-british-film-institute
From a Palace in Burntisland to a pile of rubble after 25 years
The end of an era – and the removal of an eyesore – came in May 2008 on Burntisland High Street. A demolition team moved in to finally knock down the former Palace Cinema which had stood empty on the … Continued
‘Over one hour everything was cancelled’ – how coronavirus devastated the film industry
From directors to independent cinema owners, freelancers to company owners: people in the film business on their struggles in a time of crisis. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/20/over-one-hour-everything-cancelled-coronavirus-impact-film
Tacoma nonprofit cinema shuts operations, lays off workers because of coronavirus outbreak
Tacoma’s non-profit cinema, The Grand Cinema, will close its doors and lay off all employees following the end of day Friday. Unable to show films for the foreseeable future, the future remains uncertain for when it could reopen. “We’re a ticket-driven … Continued