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/
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
Halladale Film Club enters virtual world as coronavirus halts screenings
For a sparse and far flung community, it is a welcome opportunity to get together regularly. Halladale Film Club’s monthly cinema nights in Strath Halladale Hall bring together residents in the area and are a popular diversion with screenings followed … Continued
How UK indie cinemas are coping with the impact of coronavirus
Indie cinema heads in Glasgow, Nottingham, London and Uckfield reflect on the current crisis… Source: https://www.screendaily.com/
European Cinema Owners Fight To Maintain Theatrical Windows During Coronavirus Pandemic
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), which represents European cinema owners in 38 countries, today called on the industry to to avoid “short-term financial gains at the expense of the sector as a whole,” as it urged studios to avoid … Continued