The BFI Film Audience Network (Fan) has allocated emergency funding to help independent cinemas survive the lockdown. The support comes via the BFI Fan Covid-19 Resilience Fund, which includes £1.3 million of National Lottery funding, as film theatres remain shuttered across the UK. The Mayor of London’s Culture at Risk Business Support Fund has contributed a further £150,000 to provide grants to those in critical financial need. Expand Close Cinemas remain closed across the UK (Yui Mok/PA) PA / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Cinemas remain closed across the UK (Yui Mok/PA)The fund has supported 130 Fan members across the UK with awards ranging from £415 to £23,000. These include the MacRobert Arts Centre in Stirling, Jam Jar Cinema in Whitley Bay, Magic Lantern in Tywyn, and Bounce Cinema in London.

Source: Irish Independent June 12, 2020 15:56 UTC