Local cinemas benefit from funding for independent cinemas
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Two local cinemas are included in the 29 cinemas and touring cinemas across Scotland to receive funding support from the Scottish Government through Screen Scotland.
£165,000 has been awarded to Eden Court's cinema, and £68,000 for mobile cinema operator Screen Machine.
The fund for indie cinemas aims to stabilise, revitalise and rebuild independent cinemas after coronavirus.
Sambrooke Scott, head of audience development at Screen Scotland said: “Scotland has a marvellously unique cohort of independent cinemas serving communities across the country, from historic purpose-built venues to arts centres and multi-screen cinemas. "Despite facing unprecedented challenges as we adapt to living with COVID they have continued to provide vital cultural, social and economic hubs for the towns and cities they serve.
"This fund will ensure they are able to continue that work and make vital changes to welcome cinema-goers back, to reach new audiences and future generations to come.”
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson added: “We’re delighted to support independent cinemas across the country to build back and adapt their businesses in the light of the challenges faced by the industry throughout the Covid pandemic.
“Local cinemas are a focal point for communities and these funds will help them to develop new activities to re-engage with, and grow, their audiences.”
