How Do We Maximise the Potential of Film and Cinema in Cities? Part 2 (Festival of the Future City)

Cinemas and cities are inextricably linked. Not only did the cinema start and evolve in cities but cinema and film remain an integral part of city life, living, leisure and learning. Bristol is a city where cinema remains particularly prominent. It has an important history of film making (this year Bristol is marking the centenary of the death of William Friese-Greene with Film2021); it is a city known for excellence in film presentation; production of new film and television content is booming and since 2017 it has been an internationally recognised UNESCO City of Film. There’s much to celebrate and more to come: 40 years of Watershed, the centenary of the BBC and the 40th anniversary of Channel 4 all in 2022, for example.

At the same time, the past 18 months have seen cinemas challenged like never before; some have been forced to shut and there will be many wider problems caused by the pandemic. What is the current state of exhibition and film and tv production in the city? What can be done to build on what is here already? How can the industry – in all forms – become more sustainable? How should cities make the most of film exhibition and production? And how do we all take advantage of the opportunities ahead?

The Importance of Film and Cinemas to Cities
Karen Merkel (UK National Commission for UNESCO) and Natalie Moore (Bristol UNESCO City of Film) discuss cities, cinema, film and why Bristol’s UNESCO City of Film status is so important for the city.

Making Film Sustainable
Panellists debate the future challenges and solutions to making the industry, film-making and exhibition sustainable. Speakers include: Andie Clare (Icon Films), Lucie Muir (Wildscreen) and Kristina Turner (Filmmakers for Future: Wildlife). Jenny Lacey chairs. Includes first showing of the third new film commissioned by Bristol Film2021.

The Future for Film, Cinema and Bristol
There are great opportunities ahead – pandemic notwithstanding – for Bristol, cinema and film. From new film-making and exhibition opportunities to marking significant anniversaries (Watershed’s 40th, the BBC’s centenary and Channel 4’s 40th anniversary all in 2022), we discuss what the future may hold in 2023 and beyond. Speakers include: Michael Jenkins (film-maker), Natalie Moore (Bristol UNESCO City of Film) and Stacey Olika (Channel 4). Laura Marshall (Icon Films) chairs. Writer and poet Edson Burton closes the event with a reading from his new essay.

Part of Festival of the Future City, run by Bristol Ideas: https://www.bristolideas.co.uk/projects/festival-of-the-future-city/

Part of Film2021, run by Bristol Ideas: https://www.bristolideas.co.uk/projects/film-2021/

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