Accessibility
Anti-Racism and Inclusivity
BFI Diversity Standards
The BFI Diversity Standards are a contractual requirement for all BFI funding, including fiction and documentary films funded via the BFI’s partners.
Inclusive Cinema UK
Inclusive Cinema is a UK-wide project developed by the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) designed to support screen exhibitors. Together, we celebrate diversity on screen, in the audience and behind the camera.
Inclusive Cinema: Dismantling Structural Inequality in Your Cinema
A practical guide for improving the experiences of POC audiences, staff and filmmakers – and other intersections including gender, sexuality, disability, income and class.
Governance and HR
BFI Guidance and Principles for Tackling Bullying and Harassment
Full details of the principles and guidance for tackling and preventing bullying, harassment and racism in the screen industries commissioned by the BFI and supported by organisations across the UK.
BFI Dignity at Work Policy Template
A template policy to be adapted for companies, productions and festivals to compliment the Guidance and Principles to tackle workplace bullying, harassment and racism. Please download and adapt this policy for your organisation.
UKCA: Coronavirus Awareness Training
The UK Cinema Association and the sector skills agency ScreenSkills have launched an online e-learning module and assessment test around COVID-19 for all those working in cinema exhibition.
FAN Guide to Safeguarding
The BFI FAN Audience Network have created a guide to safeguarding for film exhibitors. This includes definitions, tips for working with both children and adults, how to create code of conduct policies and much more information on how to create a safer environment as a film exhibitor.
Marketing
ICO: Data-driven Marketing Online Course
Hear from the industry's leading experts in marketing, plus a selection of case studies from organisations with exceptional experience in using data as a core part of their marketing.
ICO: Marketing for Independent Cinemas
Want to start thinking more strategically about your marketing and communications? Read ICO's downloadable guide.
Research and Reports
BFI FAN: Guide to Working with Young People
Engage young audiences aged 16-30 using this comprehensive guide from BFI Film Audience Network.
Film Hub Scotland End of Year Report 2019-20
Our EOY Report 19/20 covers the period April 2019 - April 2020, and provides an overview of our funded activity, member support and development, and programming activities with our membership.
Mapping Film Exhibition in Scotland June 2016
A report into public screening facilities across Scotland, based on research conducted by Drew Wylie Ltd for Creative Scotland.