Resources

A range of useful guides and resources from BFI FAN and links to the resource pages of other helpful organisations.

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What works to increase equality of access to culture for lower socio-economic groups – Report Digest

Accessibility
Young Audiences

Earlier this year, DCMS released a research report: What works to increase equality of access to culture for lower socio-economic groups. This digested version highlights key learnings, written by BFI FAN Socioeconomic Champion Linnea Pettersson.

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Sustainable Scenes: Audience Travel Guide for the Screen Sector

Sustainability

The following guidance from Julie's Bicycle is designed for cinemas and film festivals and outlines the key steps to understand the environmental impact of your audiences’ travel, and how you can help them make more sustainable travel choices.

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Moving Green: Business Travel for the Screen Sector

Sustainability

The guide from Julie's Bicycle helps screen sector organisations understand and reduce the environmental impact of their business travel. It follows an "avoid–reduce–replace" approach and promotes fair, accessible, and inclusive travel choices.

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Broader Screen Content Resources

Explore resources to support the exhibition of ‘Broader Screen’ content. Bringing together a selection of best practice resources, materials, and up-to-date contacts for BFI FAN members. Image cred: FACADES by Displace Studio. Photo by Julian Hughes

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Accessible Cinema Bulletin | Spring 2025

BFI FAN's EDI Champion, Access Consultant Charlie Little (Matchbox Cineclub) ; Accessible Cinema Bulletin on Film Hub Scotland's website with recent news, events, projects, and resources related to film sector disability access and inclusion.

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FAN Young Audience Information Pack

Young Audiences

This information pack aims to provide a basic overview of who young audiences are and how to approach programming for them, plus case studies from successful organisations. Created by Kirsten Geekie, FAN Young Audience Champion.

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Where else to find resources

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Independent Cinema Office

The ICO supports of independent cinemas, film festivals and exhibitors of all forms. Their website contains a wealth of resources on programming, marketing, audience development, operations, accessibility and much more.

Julie’s Bicycle

Julie’s Bicycle’s resource hub has practical tools and support on how to take climate action now and get up to speed on policy.

Inclusive Cinema

Inclusive Cinema was a UK-wide project developed by the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) designed to support screen exhibitors. Together, we celebrated diversity on screen, in the audience and behind the camera.

The Film & TV Charity

An independent charity for everyone behind the scenes in film, TV and cinema. Their resources section includes guides and public materials on their core services, mental health and bullying & harrasment.
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