Support for cinemas to spread movie magic across the Highlands and Moray
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A new project has been launched to bring the big screen to town halls, churches and libraries in the Highlands and Moray.
Spotlight, a partnership between Eden Court Highlands and Film Hub Scotland, aims to develop film audiences by supporting groups and organisations to screen a diverse range of cinema.
Funded by the BFI National Lottery, the project is building a network of groups who are hosting film screenings for audiences of all ages, making films more accessible to those who may not normally get the chance to see them.
New and pre-existing community groups will be supported with the skills and equipment to start their own film screenings.
The project is currently working with groups including Cinema Nairn, Film Forres, Strathnairn Community Cinema and Evanton Community Trust.
In a bid to find out more about what film fans want, the project is seeking residents across the Highlands and Moray to share their cinema-going habits by completing a short survey, with a prize of £50 in John Lewis vouchers for one lucky participant.
To be in with a chance,go the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CinemaSpotlight
Gražina Ščučkaitė, Spotlight project coordinator, said: "There is nothing quite like the unique experience of togetherness that comes with watching a film on a big screen with strangers.
"Spotlight will support organisations and communities to engage audiences in bringing more people to the cinema in a range of venues.
"Ultimately, the project will establish on-going film screenings that are accessible, affordable and inclusive for all."
Gabrielle Buist, Evanton Community Cinema, said: "Evanton community trust has had a community cinema on our wish list for a while.
"Thanks to support from Spotlight Coordinator Gražina and Film Hub Scotland this dream finally came true last year.
"It has been such an easy and fun partnership. Together with a team of volunteers we have now put on 4 films for the community, with an ever increasing turnout”
Anyone interested in finding out more about the support offered by Spotlight can contact Gražina Ščučkaitė at grazina@filmhubscotland.com.
