Films as social objects

Films as social objects

By their very nature, films elicit comment and reaction. How can you best stimulate this and develop further interaction and participation? This series of blog…

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Still from Alois Nebel

Recent titles on the BFFS booking scheme

There is an amazing selection of films to choose from when devising your programme. Following up on my annotated list of titles that are coming…

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Still from Cold Light

Coming soon to the BFFS booking scheme

Struggling to decide what to include in next season’s programme? The clutch of films that are coming soon to the BFFS booking scheme looks really…

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Picture of animation workshop

More extended participatory activities in community cinemas

Doing even more… You’ve generated a buzz and interest in what you’re doing, but what sorts of things can you do to take it to…

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Still from Ratatouille

Valuing your members

What’s the point of being a member of a film society? If all that your members get is just money off admission, then you really…

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Still from Material

Knowing and extending your audience

What do you know about your audience? Do you know everyone’s name? Why not try to find out? Then you can find out what they…

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