We've come a long way since 2003✨
Thank you to everyone we've worked with over the past two decades, we're so proud of all we've achieved together.
Here are some milestones from 20 years of the ICO💜
Young Audience Screening Days - Last Chance To Book!
⏰Last chance to book for Young Audiences #ScreeningDays today!
Check out our fantastic programme of film previews, talks and workshops to help you attract young audiences to your venue.
Don't forget, under 30s can get a pass for just £10!
Book now: https://bit.ly/YA_SD23
Thanks again to the 457 delegates who joined us from over 200 different organisations for this year’s Spring #ScreeningDays
Missed out on the event? Check out our new trailer to get a sense of what Screening Days is like!
✨ICO Highlights of 2022💫
2022 was a fantastic year for The Cinema Of Ideas, our innovative virtual screen.
The platform was host to the likes of Tony Rayns, Jemma Desai, Terence Davies, Ashley Clark, & many more, who showcased the work they do at the forefront of the industry and explored the full scope of contemporary film culture and heritage.
You can watch recordings from the Cinema of Ideas on our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/TCOI-Vids
Our recent conversation with Tony Rayns on the #CinemaOfIdeas is now available to watch online!
With a focus on East Asian cinema, the influential programmer, critic and filmmaker shared stories from his career at the cutting edge of independent cinema: https://bit.ly/TonyRayns_3
A poignant crime story lifted to new heights by Becker’s effortless direction.
A new 4K restoration of Casque d'Or is back in UK cinemas from this Friday 25 November.
Course leader Jennifer Frees on the value behind attracting new sponsors and partners for your film festival
#SSFFF Sponsorship Success for Film Festivals is our brand new training course to help you transform your festival's fundraising strategies
Register before Friday 25 November, 12pm: https://bit.ly/SSFFF_ICO
Life in the Woods - Trailer
"Man will invent things to destroy himself"
Today is your last chance to watch Life in the Woods, an online film event about our relationship with nature and charting a path towards a sustainable future on our planet 🌍 Streaming until the end of the day on the #cinemaofideas
Watch now: https://bit.ly/ICO-LifeInTheWoods
Life in the Woods - Trailer
This month on the #CinemaOfIdeas we're imagining what a sustainable future on Earth might look like 🌍
Join us from Friday for Life in the Woods, an online film event celebrating the wonder which can be found in nature and charting a path towards a better future: https://bit.ly/ICO-LifeInTheWoods
The Cinema of Ideas - Trailer
Check out our new trailer for the #CinemaOfIdeas, our online platform for amplifying different stories through collaboration, discussion and film.
Take a look at what we've got coming up here: https://bit.ly/The-COI
**NOW STREAMING WORLDWIDE**
We're thrilled to be presenting a rare chance to see two films by pioneering black filmmaker Fronza Woods + a new interview with Woods by director Nadia Latif on the #CinemaOfIdeas. Book now: https://bit.ly/COI-FronzaWoodsShorts
Cinema of Ideas - Open Call for Guest Curation
Want to be a film programmer but struggling to get your foot in the door of the industry? We've got a paid opportunity for two guest curators to create screening events for our new #CinemaOfIdeas virtual platform.
Find out more in the video below, and for full information visit our website here: https://bit.ly/OpenCall-COI
PAID OPPORTUNITY! We're looking for guest curators to develop contextualised film programmes or sessions for our upcoming Inclusion & Diversity #ScreeningDays 💡
Check out the details and send in your idea by 23 August: https://bit.ly/OpenCall-IDSD
In the video below, the ICO’s Projects and Business Manager Duncan Carson provides some more information about the Open Call and the sort of ideas we’re looking for.
Calling all early-career art writers!
The Michael O’Pray Prize 2021 is now open for submissions.
✅ £500 winners prize, plus two £250 awards for runners up
✅ Winner and runners up will all be published in Art Monthly and via Film and Video Umbrella channels
✅ Free to submit
✅ No age or educational requirements
LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/3j7aVqa
Hundreds of cinemas across the UK are taking part in #ukcinemaweekend this Saturday & Sunday, providing National Lottery players a pair of free adult cinema tickets at participating venues.
Find out more at: cinemaweekend.co.uk
Today's the day - Mandabi finally hits UK cinemas! 🙌
Here's where you can watch it on the big screen over the coming weeks:
🔹 Barbican Centre, 12-14 June: https://bit.ly/3giYfMZ
🔸 Belmont Filmhouse, 25-27 June
🔹 BFI Southbank, 23-29 July: https://bit.ly/3g8pR5R
🔸 Broadway Cinema, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/35aAJLD
🔹 Catford Mews, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/3pEmd8h
🔸 Chapter, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/3zjtMFZ
🔹 Dartington Barn Cinema, 16-18 July
🔸 Institut français du Royaume-Uni, 11-18 June: https://bit.ly/3ze17C2
🔹 Depot Cinema, Kitchen & Bar, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/3vd9yKJ
🔸 QUAD - Derby, 6-8 July
🔹 Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, 25-30 June: https://bit.ly/356WZ99
🔸 Electric Cinema, 23 August
🔹 Exeter Phoenix, 12-15 June: https://bit.ly/3zgqmn7
🔸 Filmhouse, 18-24 June
🔹 Genesis Cinema, 22 June: https://bit.ly/3viU3AJ
🔸 Glasgow Film Theatre, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/2Tc2RLz
🔹 HOME Mcr, 11-16 June: https://bit.ly/3gaFGdN
🔸 ICA, 6-14 July
🔹 Ipswich Film Theatre, 20-24 June: https://bit.ly/2TiQu08
🔸 Kinokulture Cinema, 4 August
🔹 Luxe Cinema, Wisbech, 20-21 June: https://bit.ly/3iCDBbY
🔸 Northampton Filmhouse, 28 June: https://bit.ly/3zi8mJ9
🔹 Prince Charles Cinema, 18-24 June: https://bit.ly/2RNJCYu
🔸 Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/357Ugft
🔹 Rio Cinema, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/2TYzkFD
🔸 Screen25, 7 July: https://bit.ly/3vegzee
🔹 Showroom Cinema, 14-17 June: https://bit.ly/2TlHk2W
🔸 Star and Shadow Cinema, 20 June: https://bit.ly/359rpHJ
🔹 The Dukes, Lancaster, 5-7 July: https://bit.ly/357G3PM
🔸 The Lexi Cinema, 13-17 June: https://bit.ly/3ixAMZE
🔹 Watershed, 11-17 June: https://bit.ly/3iAGOsx
🔸 Saffron Screen, 21 June: https://bit.ly/3vfsQ28
🔹 Midlands Arts Centre - MAC, 25 July: https://bit.ly/3cBM0bI
🔸 Pound Arts, 20 July: https://bit.ly/3iBirLf
Job alert! 📢 We're looking for a Film Hub South East Coordinator to join our team and support the delivery of film exhibition and talent development activity across the South East of England.
Deadline to apply is 31 May. Download our recruitment pack here: http://bit.ly/FHSE-Coord
Black Film Bulletin Series, Part 2: Spotlight on Black talent
MUBI UK Cinema Fund
Dear Virus, you will not kill cinemas.
MUBI UK & Ireland is aiming to raise £100,000 for cinemas across the country, which will be donated to the BFI FAN Covid-19 Resilience Fund.
Share the fundraiser and join the campaign: http://gofundme.com/dearvirus