FILM HUB SOUTH EAST MEMBERSHIP Guidelines 2015

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1 FILM HUB SOUTH EAST MEMBERSHIP Guidelines 2015 SEPTEMBER 2015 Contents: 1. FILM HUB SOUTH EAST 2. BFI FILM AUDIENCE NETWORK 3. MEMBERSHIP 4. APPLICATION PROCESS 5. CONTACT

2 1. FILM HUB SOUTH EAST Film Hub South East (FHSE) is one of nine regional Hubs, which form the UK- wide BFI Film Audience Network, which was created and is led by the British Film Institute (BFI). The mission of FHSE is to facilitate and support a collaborative network of exhibitors across the South East in order to extend film choice, increase audiences and enhance audience engagement with specialised and independent British film across the UK. Working across Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex, FHSE provides Hub members with a wide range of financial support, training, networking, audience research and screening programmes. From local film clubs to multiplexes, FHSE brings together film exhibitors to better serve its diverse population, reaching as many new and existing audiences as possible. We support film exhibitors to provide a wider film choice for audiences and to create and sustain new and diverse audiences for British, international and specialised film. Our role is to encourage exhibitors to champion the art of non mainstream cinema and to show stories on screen that relate to their audiences lives and which help them understand the lives of others across the UK and the world. We fund projects that give audiences access to exciting films that will help them develop a lifelong passion for seeing film on the big screen. FHSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES: The work of FHSE is led by a defined set of aims and objectives. FHSE aims to: Ensure British, international and specialised cinema* is accessible to as many people in the South East as possible Raise the profile of specialised cinema and those exhibiting it Increase the opportunities for exhibitors and audiences to engage with cinema in all its diversity Foster stronger links between organisations developing audiences for film e.g. with commercial, cultural, and community venue and festivals, galleries, museums and archives Expand audience reach including greater engagement with underserved, hard- to- reach, and disabled audiences Provide more opportunities to learn about and engage with film culture *SPECIALISED CINEMA: The use of British, Independent and Specialised Cinema underpins all of the work of FHSE and its funded projects. It is defined as: Independent British film Foreign language/world cinema with subtitles Documentaries Work with stories and subjects relating to diversity, for example Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, disability and LGBTQIA Archive/Classic film (film made from 1895 until the last 20 years) Page 2 of 7

3 Short film programmes Artists Film/Experimenta shown in a cinema context 2. BFI FILM AUDIENCE NETWORK The work of FHSE is aligned with the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN). Its aims are to create a collaborative model of shared programming, marketing and audience development initiatives in order to build audiences for a greater diversity of film across the whole of the UK. The priorities for BFI FAN are to support audience- facing activities that address reach, breadth, depth, capability and sustainability. REACH: increase and broaden audiences for independent, specialised, archive & British film; engaging with underserved and harder to reach audiences BREADTH: considerably extend film choices and places in which to experience film DEPTH: provide more opportunities to learn about and engage with film culture CAPABILITY: build and develop professional skills and effective creative partnerships within the film exhibition sector (including galleries committed to showing film) SUSTAINABILITY: contribute to the long- term sustainability of the specialised and independent British film exhibition sector in the South East BFI FAN is comprised of the nine Film Hub Lead Organisations (FHLOs) listed below: Page 3 of 7 Film Hub Central East FHLO: Broadway, Nottingham & Cambridge Film Trust Covers: Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex Film Hub London FHLO: Film London Covers: Central and Greater London Film Hub North FHLO: Partnership of Showroom/Workstation, Sheffield, and National Media Museum, Bradford Covers: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. Film Hub NI FHLO: QFT (Queen's Film Theatre), Belfast Covers: Northern Ireland Film Hub North West Central FHLO: Cornerhouse, Manchester Covers: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire

4 Film Hub Scotland FHLO: A consortium led by Regional Screen Scotland Covers: Scotland Film Hub South East FHLO: A consortium led by the University of Brighton, including Screen Archive South East, Picturehouse Cinemas, Lighthouse, Cinecity, Brighton & Hove City Council. Covers: Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. Film Hub South West & West Midlands FHLO: Watershed, Bristol Covers: West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Film Hub Wales FHLO: Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff Covers: Wales Page 4 of 7

5 3. MEMBERSHIP What is membership? Membership is free and open to any fully constituted organisation working in exhibition in the South East region (Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex). Members can be commercial, cultural or community organisations (including independent and commercial cinema operators, film societies, art centres, community venues, museums and galleries, schools and universities). Membership will provide access to funding opportunities, training, audience research, network- building events and screening programmes. We will help our members to develop skills and knowledge through free and subsidised training and the funding of particular projects. The Hub will encourage and assist with collaborative programming and audience development projects for members, and provide access to South East and UK wide initiatives, and support opportunities for organisations to draw upon the experiences of Hub members. What are the benefits of being a member of the hub? Access to free and subsidised training events (programming, special event design and delivery including working out- of- doors, using Digital technologies, marketing, publicity, online audience engagement and social media) Regular networking events and knowledge sharing days Access to our free advice service & surgeries Access to the research and data generated by the Hub Access to regular screening days of specialised content Bursaries (to attend training events and festivals in the UK and Europe) Receiving news of events & opportunities Funding for special events The Hub supports Members in the development & delivery of special events, programmes and tours of specialised content through the Audience Development Scheme. The scheme operates on a monthly rolling programme (apply by 15 th of the month for a decision by 31 st of the following month). development- scheme/ Funding for Travel & Training The Hub supports staff (including volunteers) at Hub Member organisations to develop their skills, knowledge and aspirations through our Travel & Training Bursaries. and- travel- bursaries- 2/ National and regional programmes Hub members will also be invited to contribute to and participate in national and regional specialised film projects (such as BFI blockbuster series such as Gothic in , Science Fiction in 2014/15 and Love and Britain on Film in 2015/17). Page 5 of 7

6 Who can join? Membership is open to any constituted organisation working in the exhibition sector in the South East (Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex) including but not limited to: Major multiplex Commercial Independent Part- time Independent Film Club or Film Society Student Film Society Community Cinema Community- led Organisation Pop- Up or Event- based operators Film Festival* Arts Festival Mixed Arts Venue Archive University School Museum Gallery Local Authority *Please note: film festivals (of 3 or more days duration) are not eligible to receive financial support through Hub budgets unless for additions to their core activity. Funding for the main festival should be sought from the BFI Film Festivals Fund. In order to be eligible you must: Be a recognised organisation or constituted group Have some previous history of screening film Be located in one of the South East s counties (excluding London) Hub membership is not open to individuals but there is no limit to the number of representatives from each member organisation participating in Hub activity. In return for membership, the Hub will require your data. We will require information about your venue, your audiences, content, your use of specialised film and related film activities such as Q&As, talks and discussions. Page 6 of 7

7 4. APPLICATION PROCESS How do I become a member of Film Hub South East? Please complete the Film Hub South East application form on our website: a- member/ Please note that it is not possible to save and return to the form later so please have everything you need to hand when you begin: 1. Organisation information 2. Venue information 3. Primary and alternative contact details 4. Marketing information (related to online and print marketing presence) 5. Organisation Activity: questions relate to programming and work with community groups and outside organisations 6. Diversity Monitoring of your Organisation 7. Attachments a. Your organisation s logo (jpg format) b. Photos of your venue or events (jpg format) Submit your application by 15 th of the month to receive a response by 31 st of the following month. If you have not received a response then please contact us on FilmHubSE@brighton.ac.uk. 4. QUESTIONS AND HOW TO CONTACT US If you require more information or would like to talk to us about activity please contact: Cath Pick (Administrator) Film Hub South East University of Brighton Grand Parade Brighton BN2 0JY Website: filmhubse@brighton.ac.uk Phone: Facebook: Page 7 of 7

FILM HUB SOUTH EAST AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Guidelines

FILM HUB SOUTH EAST AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Guidelines August 2015 Contents: 1. Overview of Film Hub South East and the BFI Film Audience Network 2. FHSE Audience Development Scheme Overview 3. Overview