"This book is aimed at anyone involved in the setting up of a local cinema from local government officers to individuals wanting to rescue or reopen a cinema. It celebrates what has already been achieved and provides practical tips to those wanting to know how it was done. It is intended as a practi ... cal guide through the myriad issues requiring resolution when embarking on a project of this kind. Part One covers a range of technical aspects relating to the planning and operation of small scale cinemas while the case studies in Part Two describe successful enterprises operating in a number of different locations and circumstances." (Introduction, page 4) more

"How to Set Up a Film Festival has been written in response to the increasing number of film festivals being set up in the UK. It is not exhaustive but is intended to provide a broad framework for planning and to guide you through some of the questions you need to consider when starting out." (Intro ... duction) more