The British Film Institute has unveiled details of its £30M ($39M) recovery fund for England’s beleaguered independent cinemas, which have been closed since March due to the pandemic. Even though c…
as part of the UK government’s $1.6BN support packages for British arts and culture. It is open to all building based venues that have a year-round program, therefore not for film festivals or touring operators. The first grants are expected to be given out at the end of August.Imax Beats Wall Street Q2 Profit Forecast, But Revenue Slips Below $9M; Comeback Is Under Way, Company Insists
Cinemas applying to the fund for business sustainability grants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to increasing their organizational diversity and the diversity of their audiences, such as by making diverse appointments to their boards and senior teams, and curating more programs from minority programmers. They will also be expected to demonstrate commitments to reducing negative impacts on the environment and increasing educational outreach.
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