UK support organisation the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) has launched a new revenue-sharing virtual platform for independent cinemas. The platform, named The Cinema of Ideas, provides curated events, talks and screenings, which can be provided virtually to the audiences of independent venues. It was developed in response to the challenges … [Read more...]
Deaf and Disabled access in film exhibition – Independent Cinema Office
The ICO spoke to Helen Wright, Festival Coordinator at Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) about her experience of ensuring the festival is accessible to all audiences. Helen explains how SQIFF integrates access across their organisation and events, making this integral to their work from the very start. Source: Deaf and Disabled … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Information, Resources, Advice and News
This page is designed to pull together as much information, resources, and news relating to Coronavirus specifically within the cinema industry.Please feel free to let me know at peter@madcornishprojectionist.co.uk of any other information and resources that you may be aware of:General Corona Virus Information And ResourcesAll these resources and … [Read more...]
Green cinema toolkit – Independent Cinema Office
New Green Cinema Toolkit Want to increase your cinema's environmental sustainability? Climate change is an existential threat, and the need for urgent and far-reaching action has never felt so real. To help cinemas make better and more environmentally sustainable choices, the Independent Cinema Office have created a free Green Cinema Toolkit in … [Read more...]
Developing Visually Impaired Audiences toolkit – Independent Cinema Office
Advice & Support Developing Visually Impaired Audiences toolkit. Did you know over two million people in the UK live with sight loss? With accessibility and inclusion experts Calvert Creative Concepts, the Independent Cinema Office has developed a practical toolkit to maximise the accessibility of your venue for visually impaired … [Read more...]
Technical Manager (Projectionist) – Independent Cinema Office
Regent Street Cinema is seeking a Technical Manager (Projectionist) to join the team. The successful candidate will provide a technical service for the projection of films and other content, ensuring that presentation is to the highest possible standards to achieve excellent levels of satisfaction from all customer groups. They will manage the end … [Read more...]
