Resources

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

  • Clear Filters
A woman on screen introduces herself on subtitles that say 'Hello Glasgow, My name is Jacqueline Wright'.

Matchbox Cineclub: Principles of Subtitling and Practical Subtitling

Accessibility

As part of the Film Hub Scotland Access Forum, Matchbox Cineclub have done two ‘how-to’ guides on how BFI FAN members can make their programmes as accessible as possible.

Read more
Two old fashioned cinema tickets that say Admit One on them on a red background

Matchbox Cineclub: Sliding Scale Guide

Adapting SQIFF/Green Bottle sliding scale, Matchbox Cineclub have put together a pricing guide in order to make venues as accessible as possible by letting customers pay what they can afford.

Download PDF on Matchbox Cine Website

SQIFF’s Deaf and Disabled Accessibility Guide

Accessibility

Work towards making your venue, events and online content fully accessible and inclusive with SQIFF’s Deaf and Disabled Accessibility Guide, supported by Film Hub Scotland.

View Google Document

Family Programming Beyond the Mainstream

Young Audiences

The BFI’s Screen Culture 2033 Strategy has shifted the priority audience age from a focus on 16-30 year olds to a focus on under 25 year olds which therefore now includes families!

View resource on Film Hub London Website

BFI FAN Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Focus: Advocacy for Accessible Screenings (resources + webinar recording)

Accessibility

This session discusses both the disability justice model and the barriers within film exhibition that affect audiences with intersectional identities of race, disability, sexual orientation, and/or low socio-economic status.

Read more

BFI FAN’s Young Consultants marketing packs

In collaboration with distributors, the BFI FAN Young Consultants create light-touch marketing packs with digital assets, eventising and social media marketing ideas aimed specifically at supporting exhibitors attracting younger audiences.

View Resources on Film London website

Where else to find resources

ICO logo

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.
BFI FAN
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.