The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) has published safety guidelines for the re-opening of drive-in cinemas—the first step in the recovery of the U.K. cinema sector from the Covid-19 lockdown.
Drive-in cinemas, which are allowed to open in England on June 15th, have seen a resurgence in recent weeks, particularly in the United States and Germany. The UKCA’s guidelines are intended to provide advice on a range of measures that drive-in operator should take to ensure the continued safety of customers and staff.
The industry “has been on a steep learning curve around the operation of drive-in cinemas given their relative scarcity until now,” said UKCA chief executive Phil Clapp, adding his gratitude towards the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the British Film Institute, and the Independent Cinema Office for their support in crafting the new guidelines.
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