Programming Archives - Inclusive Cinema

African Film Database archived – Africa in Motion Film Festival

This is the ARCHIVED WEBSITE for the African Film Database. The African Film Database is an initiative by Africa in Motion.

BFI 10 great films about queer history

By Jack King, https://www.bfi.org.uk

To celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month, we look at the inventive ways in which filmmakers have tackled queer history.

ICO: Programming Progressively and Responsively in Challenging Times

By Nadia M. Oliva for Independent Cinema Office

Following on from a successful panel discussion at ID Screening Days 2024, Nadia M. Oliva explores how organisations can navigate programming and conversations that reflect their values while assessing the risks and challenges of operating in the charged era of contemporary discourse.

Weird Weekend: Providing Audio Description in Non-Theatrical Cinema Spaces

By Sean Welsh

In this blog, Matchbox Cine’s Sean Welsh explains how they’ve managed to reliably and consistently produce and present optional audio description at their Weird Weekend events, which take place in an ‘emerging’ non-theatrical space.

ICO: How do I make my cinema inclusive and accessible?

By Independent Cinema Office

The ICO has worked with Shape to develop a reference guideline for independent cinemas to improve access in venues for their disabled visitors. Shape is a disability-led arts organisation that for over 30 years has been working to improve access to the arts and culture.

The Good Grief Project

By The Good Grief Project

The Good Grief Project aims to help bereaved parents and siblings to understand grief as a creative and active process.

St Mary’s University: The Art of Dying Well

By St Mary's University, London.

The Centre for the Art of Dying Well at St Mary’s University. Rethinking the art of accompaniment at the end of life. Public engagement, policy, research – death, dying and bereavement.

BFI Grief on screen: 3 films that get loss right

By Annie Mullineux, bfi.org.uk

The impact of losing someone is tricky to adequately convey on screen, but 3 recent films make mourning feel visceral.

The Good Grief Trust: National Grief Awareness Week

By The Good Grief Trust

Find out more about National Grief Awareness Week and how to get involved.

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National Grief Awareness Week is an annual event led by the Good Grief Trust. This year it takes place from 2nd to 8th December 2024 and is all about shining a light on people, places, and projects that help people through some of the most difficult times in their lives.

It is dedicated to raising awareness about grief, supporting people who are grieving, and promoting a better understanding of the grieving process.

It acknowledges that grief is a natural response to loss and encourages empathy and compassion for people who are grieving, aiming to break the stigma surrounding this challenging part of human experience.

How to take part in National Grief Awareness Week 2024

National Grief Awareness Week is a dedicated time for people, organisations and communities to come together in a meaningful way to support those who are grieving and work towards breaking down the barriers surrounding grief. Here are some ways to get involved:

Encourage people to share their experiences with grief, either through writing, art, or discussions can help others feel less alone in their grief journey.
Look out for and share information about local or online grief support events which can provide information and a supportive community for people who need it.
Offer your time and empathy to listen without judgment.
Use social media and other platforms to share information about National Grief Awareness Week, including resources for support.
Support organisations dedicated to helping individuals cope with grief and loss.

Grief and Cinema

Grief Awareness Week shines a light on experiences of grief, a universal but deeply personal experience. Film and cinema can provide opportunities to raise awareness, support education and broaden understanding about grief, and ignite important discussions about how we look after each other. Find some highlighted films on this page, along with resources to support the wellbeing of cinema audiences.

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