Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 50
50
Deferred
Fund BFI proposals to deliver core and capital funding for independent cinemas
Recommendation
The Government should fund the BFI’s proposals to deliver core funding, similar to Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisation model, for independent cinemas. This should include a capital funding pot to upgrade cinemas’ infrastructure and improve their energy efficiency. (Recommendation, Paragraph 178) 107 Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Government Response Summary
The government states it is actively considering the recommendation to fund BFI proposals for core funding for independent cinemas. It also highlights broader government programs like the Plan for Neighbourhoods that could potentially support cultural offerings, including local cinemas.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
We recognise the hugely important role that cinemas play; we know that a local cinema can be an anchor for a high street, bringing together communities and supporting regeneration.21 We are actively considering this recommendation and what we can do to further recognise the importance of cinemas within their local area. Broader government programmes not directly targeted at cinemas or the wider film and HETV sector also have the potential to deliver benefits for this industry. For example, the Plan for Neighbourhoods will provide £1.5 billion to 75 towns across the four corners of the UK over ten years – and places will be able to use their £20 million to enrich their cultural and media offering. To give a sense of the breadth of spend, places could, for example: support with skills provision, equipment, and facilities tailored for local opportunities, including for TV or film production; provide business support for local/small TV or film production companies; use their funds to put on film screenings; support locally led music and theatre performances; and refurbish, restore, or develop cultural and heritage assets, including local cinemas.