This section contains:
- What is Film Hub Wales?
- How is Film Hub Wales connected to Chapter, Cardiff?
- What geographical area does Film Hub Wales cover?
- Where can I find out about equality and inclusion?
- Does Film Hub Wales have a Welsh language policy?
Film Hub Wales (FHW) celebrates cinema. We exist to support the organisations that screen film, from film festivals, to societies and mixed arts centres (exhibitors). We work with over 300 Welsh exhibitors to help them offer the best British and international films to public audiences across Wales.
We’re part of a UK wide network of eight hubs funded by the National Lottery via the British Film Institute (BFI) which form the Film Audience Network (FAN).
If your organisation screens films to a public audience, you could benefit from becoming a member of the Hub. We offer research, training courses, bursaries, funds, advice and more. Once you’ve joined as a member, you can even apply for financial support to develop your film audience.
We are also proud to have led on the UK Inclusive Cinema strategy on behalf of BFI FAN 2017-23.
How is Film Hub Wales connected to Chapter, Cardiff?
Each Hub has what’s called a ‘Film Hub Lead Organisation’ or FHLO. This is the lead applicant who applies to the BFI to run the Hub and where the Hub team is based. Chapter is one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic arts centres with cinemas, theatres, exhibition spaces, studios, a café, award-winning bars, over 60 cultural workspaces and more.
What geographical area does Film Hub Wales cover?
Film Hub Wales has identified and worked with over 300 sites across Wales. We aim to support Wales wide activity.
Where can I find out about equality and inclusion?
Film Hub Wales were proud to lead the Inclusive Cinema Strategy on behalf of BFI FAN, hosting Inclusion Project Manager, Toki Allison at Chapter from 2017-2023. Inclusive Cinema was a UK-wide project developed by the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) designed to support screen exhibitors. You can still access hundreds of resources on the website. Contact us for additional support. We also operate according to Chapter’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Does Film Hub Wales have a Welsh language policy?
We develop projects that celebrate the rich heritage of Welsh language and culture, offering a platform for Welsh talent. We operate according to Chapter’s Welsh language policy which seeks to:
- Offer a service of equal standing to Welsh and English speakers,
- Understand and acknowledge the bilingual nature of Wales,
- Give a wider access to our activities,
- Raise our Welsh profile and recognise ownership by Welsh speakers and non-Welsh speakers alike,
- Strengthen our appeal both within and outside Wales,
- Strengthen our ability to meet the requirements of funders and other partners,
- Ensure conformity to the linguistic and cultural specifications in legislation and best practice guidance as approved by the Welsh Language Commissioner.