The British Film Institute has unveiled details of a £30 million ($39 million) recovery fund for struggling independent cinemas across England, many of which have remained closed since March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The fund — whichwill administered by the BFI as part of the British government's $2 billion support package for arts and culture — is open to all building-based venues that have a year-round program, with applications open Aug.
10-Oct. 30. Venues can apply to two support packages. From a pot of £3 million ($3.9 million), up to £10,000 ($13,000) per cinema is available tohelp put in place necessary measures to ensure the safety of their workforce and public.
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