Inclusive Cinema Strategy – BFI FAN

• The support of successful accessible screenings models UK wide, encouraging sustainable long-term delivery,
• Shared learning via a UK wide online resource, which offers multiple toolkits and reduces duplication,
• The provision of training with expert partners, leading access champions and stakeholders,
• Continual analysis and development of models and programmes, learning as we deliver,
• Highlighting and leveraging further funding for accessible screenings,
• Awareness raising and further education for audiences, stakeholders and wider partners,
• Advocating for and supporting the implantation of raised standards, such as the delivery of accessible formats, and environments that are welcoming and inclusive,
• To develop further research and gather audience feedback where there are noticeable gaps across the sector.

• An online resource which will act as a benchmark and go-to place for future activity,
• Toolkits and how-to guides to support film screenings, covering practicalities through to marketing ideas, and how to get the BFI Diversity Mark of Good Practice,
• Workshop and activity guides,
• Funding guidance for more ambitious projects,
• Partner contacts to provide expertise and support,
• Evidence to share with colleagues and funders,
• Training to build confidence when working with diverse groups,
• Networking opportunities to meet with peers who are running inclusive screenings,
• Awareness-raising programmes to build the visibility of inclusive cinema and to represent diversity on screen,
• Support to providers exploring new screening programmes.

Read the strategy in full.

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