‘Beyond the Multiplex’ was a four-year research project (conducted between 2017 and 2021), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in the UK which sought to develop an understanding how a wider range of audiences might be enabled to participate in a more diverse film culture. Through a partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI)’s Film Audience Network (FAN) and regional Film Hubs the project aimed to directly impact efforts in improving regional audience figures, widening film choice, and enhancing the cultural benefits of specialised film.
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