Our campaign to shine a spotlight on London’s alternative cinema scene.
[GUEST POST]: In the next in our series of posts about cinema-going at the time of COVID-19, guest contributor Steve Care writes about visits to Everyman Hampstead, Genesis Cinema &, after some reopening box office trials, an ODEON Luxe. Steve shares his personal thoughts on venue safety arrangements & why his return to the darkness is so welcome.
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Today, the UK cinema industry published guidelines for the safe operation of indoor screen venues in England from 04 JULY. Here’s our view from the auditorium…
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And here we go… the UK government has announced that cinemas in England can reopen from 04 JULY as long as the usual trappings of social distancing – & some quite drastic reductions in seating capacity – are observed.
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As we get up & running again we thought we’d look at the initiatives that are supporting London’s indie film scene through this time of crisis. First up is a new streaming service from legendary film distributors Second Run On Demand.
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[UPDATED 27 AUG]: We’re keeping across news of London cinema reopenings as lockdown eases. This is also the place to find out how you can support your favourite indie. Get in touch if you have further news or updates about your local indie cinema or film venue. Support #LDNindieFILM.
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In the next of our posts from our favourite seat in the auditorium (virtually of course…), we take a look at the Independent Cinema Office’s report about how indie venues across the UK are responding to the challenges of reopening in the times of the virus.
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As independent cinema exhibitors of all shapes & sizes start to navigate their emergence from shutdown (however long that may take), it’s time to revive regular posting at RADIANT CIRCUS. Here’s a few reflections from our usual seat in the auditorium (virtually of course…).
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We’re asking our wonderful readers to celebrate London’s alternative cinema scene with a #LDNindieFILM Love Story! Here’s the next of their tributes to the amazing people & places that illuminate the darkness & this one’s a WINNER!!
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We’re asking our wonderful readers to celebrate London’s alternative cinema scene with a #LDNindieFILM Love Story! Here’s the next of their tributes to the amazing people & places that illuminate the darkness with great cinema.
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If you’re still searching for ways to support independent film exhibition across cinemas & festivals (& we really hope you are!), streaming sensation & indie film distributor MUBI has launched a UK Cinema Fund to accept all your ££££ donations. Here’s everything you need to know.
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We’re asking our wonderful readers to celebrate London’s alternative cinema scene with a #LDNindieFILM Love Story! Here’s the next of their tributes to the amazing people & places that illuminate the darkness with great cinema.
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We’re asking our wonderful readers to celebrate London’s alternative cinema scene with a #LDNindieFILM Love Story! Here’s the next of their tributes to the amazing people & places that illuminate the darkness with great cinema.
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We’re asking our wonderful readers to celebrate London’s alternative cinema scene with a #LDNindieFILM Love Story! Here’s the first of their tributes to the amazing people & places that illuminate the darkness with great cinema.
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COMPETITION 2 IS NOW CLOSED!! >> // We’re giving away two annual subscriptions to RADIANT CIRCUS’ unique event listings service. For your chance to stay looped about what’s on when everything starts projecting again, submit a #LDNindieFILM Love Story about your favourite London film TRIBE by 23:59 26 APR or a film EVENT that blew your mind by 23:59 03 MAY. T&Cs apply.
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COMPETITION 1 IS NOW CLOSED! > // Thanks to our regular subscribers & donors, we have a lovely prize to celebrate your #LDNindieFILM Love Story! Write, sketch or even sing about your favourite indie film venue to keep the spotlight shining on London’s alternative cinema scene (& help you stay home/stay safe).
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[PART TWO] We’re inviting audiences to submit a #LDNindieFILM Love Story to support London’s alternative cinema scene at this time of crisis. In the second part of our celebration of the social side of cinema, our Barker-In-Chief shares some of his favourite ‘brief encounters’ in the dark from the last two years.
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SUPPORT #LDNindieFILM // Given that we can’t produce our usual indie event listings, we’re keen to throw our pages open to our wonderful readers to keep the content flowing! It’s time to submit your #LDNindieFILM Love Stories!
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As of this evening (20 MAR), venues including cinemas have been told to close indefinitely “as soon as they reasonably can”. The government commits to pay 80% of wages of all staff “furloughed” until the COVID-19 outbreak passes.
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