“It all begins with cinema.” Check out our brand new campaign video at: youtu.be/7EFucqZMifc?...

How can your events be a safe place for audiences with chronic illness? Join the next BFI FAN: EDI in Focus webinar where Charlie Little (@matchboxcine) welcomes @w_shed’s Louise Gardner and Raquel Meseguer. 📅 Mon 29th June, 3-4pm 💬 Live captioned 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/4elKxqw

The full programme for Reframing Film Sessions is here! Join inspiring voices in the worlds of exhibition, distribution and restoration on Wed 22 July 11am – 6pm at Watershed, Bristol as part of the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered. Book your spot now at: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1412...

One night only at @wshed.bsky.social! www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1414...

We're headed to Newcastle this September for BFI FAN CON. Will you be there? The first five sessions have been announced covering topics including green cinema, community cinemas Skye Films and Leith Kino and a look at outdoor screenings and more! Book here: www.bfi-fan.org.uk/conference/b...

Join the next BFI FAN: EDI in Focus webinar where Charlie Little welcomes Scarborough Film Fest, Ropetackle Arts Centre & The Tywyn Cinema to share how they built meaningful relationships with local disability groups. 📅 Thurs 11th June, 2.30 - 3.30pm 💬 Live captioned 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/4f0EM29

It’s our 10th birthday and you’re all invited 🎂 Bookings are now open for Cinema Rediscovered, the UK’s leading celebration of newly-restored films and classic revivals – presented in association with Wiper and True. Rendez-vous Wed 22 to Sun 26 July 2026 in and around Bristol, link below 👇

BFI FAN has revealed the first line up of special public events and screenings for its new UK-wide season, RIP IT UP. The season explores and celebrates the transformative energy and changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression on screen in the UK. ripitup.org.uk

Monthly Members Meet-Up (Exhibitors Only – June 2026) Thu 25 June 10:30-12:00 | Online Join us for this month’s member meet-up where we’ll be discussing open funds, opportunities and current exhibition issues with our membership. watershed.co.uk/filmhub/even...

We’re very excited to have the UK Premiere of the brand new restoration of Erich von Stroheim’s #SilentFilm Queen Kelly (1929) during this year’s @cineredis.bsky.social. Tickets go on sale this Monday via @wshed.bsky.social so don’t miss out! More info: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1404...

Join the next BFI FAN: EDI in Focus webinar where Charlie Little welcomes Scarborough Film Fest, Ropetackle Arts Centre & The Tywyn Cinema to share how they built meaningful relationships with local disability groups. 📅 Thurs 11th June, 2.30 - 3.30pm 💬 Live captioned 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/4f0EM29

Calling UK-based film curators! Park Circus is teaming up once again with Cinema Rediscovered to invite you to pitch a 4-5 repertory film season, curated from their catalogue, for 2027... but the deadline is THIS MONDAY (25 MAY!). Find out more:

Join BFI FAN for ID Screening Days 2026 at QUAD in Derby on 8-10 July – a hybrid event helping cinemas and exhibitors of all kinds deepen their commitment to diversity and inclusion. www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/screening-da...

Join some of the most inspiring voices in the worlds of exhibition, distribution and restoration at Reframing Film Sessions taking place at Watershed (Bristol) on Wed 22 July, the opening day of the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered. Book now for your free place: airtable.com/appYIqKhfV9A...

As part of our BFI FAN Champion work, Film Hub NI have been working with Andy Robson to develop resources to help FAN members engage with film archive and developing new audiences. Find out more about BFI FAN Screen Heritage Toolkit 2026 – Demystifying Catalogues:

Film Hub Wales is hosting a new webinar with Laura Burch of Work & Class on Wednesday 17 June at 1pm. Exhibitors can be doing all the ‘right’ things, but if people feel they aren’t welcome, the reach of all that good work can be quite limited Registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ma...

Koreeda’s latest extends grace to all its characters, including AI robots, with a cloying story of bereaved parents who decide to create a humanoid version of their deceased son. Mark Asch reviews from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival #Cannes2026 www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...

From Julie's Bicycle, here are some top tips, to increase your chances of securing funding for ‘green’ capital projects, projects which can help to future-proof your buildings, and your business.

Quick reminder that the deadline to apply for The Complete Cinema Marketing Course is on Monday (18 May). www.bfi-fan.org.uk/event/the-co...

PLUS... a lot of Adventure Inc. was filmed in Bristol! Including a shoot-out outside @20thcflicks.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrOm... cc @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social

The 2026 BFI FAN UK-wide season – Rip It Up – is now underway, exploring and celebrating the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak - on screen in the UK. What are you screening? www.bfi-fan.org.uk/programme/ri...

Monthly Members Meet-Up (Exhibitors Only – 28 May 2026) This month, we’ll be discussing open funds, opportunities and current exhibition issues with our membership. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Quick reminder that the deadline to apply for The Complete Cinema Marketing Course is on Monday (18 May). www.bfi-fan.org.uk/event/the-co...

As part of our BFI FAN Champion work, Film Hub NI have been working with Andy Robson to develop resources to help FAN members engage with film archive and developing new audiences. Find out more about BFI FAN Screen Heritage Toolkit 2026 – Demystifying Catalogues:

Join some of the most inspiring voices in the worlds of exhibition, distribution and restoration at Reframing Film Sessions taking place at Watershed (Bristol) on Wed 22 July, the opening day of the 10th edition of Cinema Rediscovered. Book now for your free place: airtable.com/appYIqKhfV9A...

The 2026 BFI FAN UK-wide season – Rip It Up – is now underway, exploring and celebrating the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak - on screen in the UK. What are you screening? www.bfi-fan.org.uk/programme/ri...

From Julie's Bicycle, here are some top tips, to increase your chances of securing funding for ‘green’ capital projects, projects which can help to future-proof your buildings, and your business.

Film Hub South West's very own Madeline Probst will be on a panel at Cannes 2026! The Theatrical Window: Tools and Strategies for Audience Development - UK Pavilion Industry Panel on FRI 15 MAY at the UK Pavilion (122) to hear more! Find out more: lnkd.in/duaVwqKR

Calling UK-based film curators! Park Circus is teaming up once again with Cinema Rediscovered to invite you to pitch a 4-5 repertory film season idea curated from their catalogue for 2027. Find out more and pitch your idea! wshd.to/p2p26

BIFA’s Cinema of the Year Award will be returning this year... and they want your thoughts! All feedback will be treated sensitively and anonymised in any reporting.

📢 Calling all film exhibitors! Reimagine what cinema can be as Film Camp returns for 2026 📆 Thursday 14 May 🕦 10:30 - 17:30 📍 Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham 🎫 On sale for £25 via the link in our bio (Bursaries Available) flatpackfestival.org.uk/event/film-c...

In the run up to @cineredis.bsky.social’s 10th edition, I thought it was as good a time as any to revisit this piece I wrote in 2024 about Illustrious Corpses (1976) and The Years of Lead. letterboxd.com/cineredis/st...

📢 Calling UK-based film curators! Park Circus is teaming up once again with Cinema Rediscovered to invite you to pitch a 4-5 repertory film season idea curated from their catalogue for 2027. Submit your proposal(s) via the link in our bio by Monday 25 May 2026, midnight BST.

The Film Exhibition Fund supports the independent film exhibition sector to put on screenings and deliver audience development activity that meets the objectives of the BFI’s Screen Culture 2033 strategy.    Find out more and apply for awards of up to £9,000. watershed.co.uk/filmhub/film...

Open to all BFI FAN members, The Complete Cinema Marketing Course covers all areas of marketing while connecting marketers with industry peers. Apply by 18 May:

BFI FAN CON is back and heading to Newcastle! From community cinemas, independent cinemas to film festivals, this one's for you. Join us at Tyneside Cinema, 7-9 September 2026. Early Bird tickets on sale now: www.bfi-fan.org.uk/conference/b...

Happy Birthday Edgar Wright 🎈🎂 We’re honoured that the acclaimed director is video-introing the opening film of Cinema Rediscovered 10th Birthday Edition, Danger: Diabolik, launching our Comics Come Alive season featuring Wright’s Italian Fumetti-inspired Scott Pilgrim vs The World!

Welsh cinemas are celebrating a significant anniversary this spring, with the first known film screenings taking place in Cardiff 130-years ago, in April 1896.

Early Bird passes are now on sale for the 10th birthday edition of Cinema Rediscovered 🥳 Taking place in and around Bristol UNESCO City of Film from Wed 22 to Sun 26 July 2026, you can get up to 30% off a full festival pass. Read more about the highlights announced at @wshed.bsky.social website 👇

Join BFI FAN for ID Screening Days 2026 at QUAD in Derby on 8-10 July – a hybrid event helping cinemas and exhibitors of all kinds deepen their commitment to diversity and inclusion. www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/screening-da...

BFI FAN members, The Complete Cinema Marketing Course is now open! Spread over six months to fit around your workload, it covers all areas of marketing while connecting you with industry peers. Apply by 18 May: www.bfi-fan.org.uk/event/the-co...

We’re delighted to announce that as part of the Spotlight scheme, the BFI has awarded £159,750 of National Lottery funding to Film Hub SW to grow audiences and access to film in underserved parts of Cornwall over the next three years. Find out more: watershed.co.uk/filmhub/news...

TITLE ON TOUR IN THE SOUTH WEST! Jo in the Water: a new documentary about one woman's fight to save our rivers, lakes and seas For more information and to book the film, email [email protected] www.jointhewater.com

The Accessible Cinema Bulletin Spring 2026 is here! It includes: - BFI Flare’s accessible screenings - Deaffest 2026 - ICO’s Accessibility Across the Board training - Accessibility mandates for UK streamers

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY: Freelance Film Competitions and Screenings Manager Wildscreen is looking for a Film Competitions and Screenings Manager The ideal candidate is an organised individual with a love of documentaries and film festivals, ideally wildlife and environmental ones. buff.ly/vve305A

From life in Blaenau Ffestiniog through the eyes of Effi, to an out-of-this-world ‘Roswelsh’ incident in a Welsh seaside town, new stories from Wales are set to hit cinema screens in 2026. Read press release in full: filmhubwales.org/welsh-films-...

How can your events be a safe place for audiences with chronic illness? Join the next BFI FAN: EDI in Focus webinar on 26 March, with Watershed's Louise Gardner and Raquel Meseguer for a case study on their accessible screenings for chronically ill audiences. bit.ly/4bHfkMX

Team Film Hub South West are getting ready to head to London tomorrow for ICO Screening Days! We hope to see you there! Make sure to say hi!

MEMBERS EVENTS: Members' Meet-Up (Online) 27th March 10:30am -12pm This month, we’ll be discussing the new funding opportunities opening up for FAN members and have Jonny Tull from Tull Stories talking about his latest film available to all exhibitors.

Want to work for Film Hub South West? We're looking for a Comms & Outreach Coordinator who will deliver FHSW’s member facing comms, ensuring that film exhibition organisations and practitioners across the region are informed about funding opportunities. www.watershed.co.uk/jobs/2026/03...