We're honoured to be able to support five new projects in the Midlands, which are crucial to the fabric of our independent sector, with £33,500.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply, the fund was very competitive and ultimately was oversubscribed by over 65%

Enjoy taking a look through the full list of successful applicants below, we are really impressed with the creativity and level of enthusiasm for this year.

Supported by National Lottery funding, the BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund aims to support cinemas, arts centres, festivals and community groups looking to deliver a broad range of cultural programming and reconnect with audiences.

For exhibitors interested in applying for support from Film Hub Midlands our Pitch Pots and Film Exhibition Fund will re-open in January 2025

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Academy of Death Racers

Supporting the continuation of the ICCA Community Cinema monthly screenings of films from the Indian subcontinent providing representation for their audience and culturally-specific exhibitions

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Maona Art

Maona Art

To support the re-opening of Oswestry community cinema which was the heart of the cultural community and home to a thriving Film Society

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Mockingbird Cinema

To support the Accessible screenings at Mockingbird for d/Deaf, HOH, and visually impaired audiences by implementing advanced accessibility technologies including Watchword glasses and Phonic Ear IR headsets.

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Northampton Film Festival

To support Northampton Film Festival 2025 events and Q&As, which will invite audiences to come together in welcoming, accessible spaces with people from across their local community to experience alternative viewpoints and stories

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Phoenix Cinema

Phoenix Leicester

To support their upcoming Gangster film season working with local partner EAVA FM they will present an extended season of films about organized crime and the role of the gangster

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