Worksop cinema among 200 nationwide to receive slice of Government funding

In all, 202 cinemas have received funding so far from a £30 million pot allocated by the British Film Institute (BFI), on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), as part of the biggest ever single investment in this country’s cultural sectors.

More grant applications from independent cinemas are also currently being assessed.

Cinemas will be able to apply for another £14 million in grants in the new year as part of the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund.

The new round of funding is in addition to the £30 million already being allocated by the British Film Institute (BFI).

Recognising that cinemas need content, during this crisis, the Government’s Film and TV Production Restart Scheme has helped keep the cameras rolling at the other end of the screen supply chain.

The £500 million scheme, which opened for applications in October, has assured nearly 100 productions that they will be supported if future losses are incurred due to Covid-19 and provided the confidence they need to restart filming.

Oliver Dowden MP, the culture secretary, said: “The magic of film is such an important part of the festive period.

“And this investment will help protect our independent cinemas so they're around for many Christmases to come.”