Film Hub Midlands are supporting the exhibition of ‘Broader Screen’ content through this collection of the latest guidance, insights, toolkits, materials, and key contacts for FAN members.

BFI want to "encourage audiences to experience a thrilling sense of discovery of new and historic voices, technological advancements and different forms of screen storytelling" (BFI, Ten-Year Strategy). As FAN Champions for Broader Screen, Film Hub Midlands are building up and sharing our knowledge of this rapidly changing area.

We'll be consistently updating this page with new resources. Keep checking back if you're interested in sharing the full breadth of visual, screen-based storytelling outside of film and television with your audiences.

Guides, toolkits and resources

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Field Notes: SXSW 2025 by Verity McIntosh

An overview of immersive experiences that push the boundaries of storytelling and audience engagement, showcased at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin,…

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Broader Screen Content: Glossary

A collection of terms and descriptions explaining ways that audiences can experience Broader Screen Content.

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An Introduction to Broader Screen Content

Broader Screen content is the full breadth of visual, screen-based storytelling outside of film and television.

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