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The highly divisive multi-million redevelopment of the former Mecca Bingo site in Ashford, Kent took a new twist this week after the corona lockdown has left a £4.5m gap in Ashford Borough Council’s finance. Plans were submitted in August 2018 … Continued
The UK’s Film and TV Charity has accelerated its plan to offer mental health support to industry workers with the launch of an online community dedicated to those seeking help during the COVID-19 crisis. Today marks the beginning of Mental … Continued
Order your snacks via an in-car sound system. Normally, this would be the time of year when you’d be weighing up which of London’s many star-canopied outdoor screenings to lob your blanket and prosecco supply at over the summer months. Well, don’t give … Continued
With pubs, bars and restaurants remaining closed right now our summer socialising plans have taken a big hit. Thankfully though drive-in cinemas are on the way to save our summer. The Drive In, will open on 4 July in the … Continued
This follows government suggestions that cinemas would reopen in July. Over 200 independent film venues across the UK have said in a new survey that they could not reopen with social distancing measures still in place. In a new survey … Continued
Returning a historic building to its former glory will be the first step in creating a community cinema in a north-east town. Huntly’s new community hub could include a café, cinema, bookshop and community gallery. The facilities will be housed … Continued
The majority of respondents were community cinemas, charity venues and film festivals… Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-indie-cinemas-will-only-survive-three-months-with-social-distancing-says-survey/5150072.article
The British Academy plans a “thorough review” after the diversity crisis that erupted following its film nominations in January. Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bafta-unveils-steering-group-review-diversity-issues-1294282
The production body has partnered with Milkshake!, CITV and TG4, as well as industry orgs, to help children produce short vids that reflect life in lockdown. Read more: https://kidscreen.com/2020/05/13/bfi-broadcasters-develop-made-by-kids-content/
The UK-wide programme will support new and emerging Scottish film talent. Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/news/screen-scotland-bfi-launch-1m-talent-development-programme/5149752.article