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.

Resources, guides and toolkits

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An introduction to Broader Screen Content

Defining Broader Screen content in the context of the BFI's aim to embrace wider screen culture.

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Broader Screen Content: Glossary

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

Broader Screen Content: Glossary
Image: EchoVision by Jiabao Li, Botao Amber Hu and Matt McCorkle

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, Texas.

Field Notes: SXSW 2025 by Verity McIntosh
StoryFutures Xperience audience

StoryFutures report on VR Cinema Experiences

A new research report by StoryFutures offers vital insights for curators and programmers exploring immersive storytelling in cinema and arts venues.

StoryFutures report on VR Cinema Experiences

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StoryFutures Xperience audience

StoryFutures report on VR Cinema Experiences

A new research report by StoryFutures offers vital insights for curators and programmers exploring immersive storytelling in cinema and arts venues.

Take a look
Image: EchoVision by Jiabao Li, Botao Amber Hu and Matt McCorkle

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,…

Take a look
A group of three people of various ages wearing virtual reality headsets

Broader Screen Content: Glossary

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

Take a look