Nominees announced for BIFA Cinema of the Year!

Nothing is quite like the communal experience of watching a film on the big screen and BIFA want to celebrate the special cinemas around the country that are at the heart of their communities, bringing audiences together and championing independent film.

Kia has been championing independent cinema and their communities since 2022,  As a proud supporter of independent cinema and the screening of independent films, like BIFA, Kia is championing diverse and compelling stories that reach the big screen. That’s why this year, Kia is proud to elevate their commitment to independent cinemas by partnering with BIFA on the first Cinema of the Year Award. This exciting new award will allow local communities to celebrate their favourite cinemas by getting behind them and voting for them to win this prestigious award celebrating the UK’s best independent cinema.

The five nominees are:

• Depot Cinema (Lewes)
• The Magic Lantern Cinema (Tywyn)
• Montrose Playhouse
• Queen’s Film Theatre (Belfast)
• Watershed (Bristol)

Nominations voting is now open – cast your vote here.