The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) has today unveiled the nominees for its very first ‘Cinema of the Year’ award, supported by Kia and voted for by cinemagoers across the UK.
In a celebration of the venues that champion independent cinema, over 130 cinemas entered the competition, with more than 100,000 votes cast by film lovers nationwide. From these, a specially appointed jury selected the final five nominees, taking into account not just the public vote but also each cinema’s community contribution, commitment to environmental sustainability, and efforts to make cinema accessible for all.
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The nominees for BIFA’s inaugural Cinema of the Year award are:
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Depot Cinema, Lewes
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The Magic Lantern Cinema, Tywyn
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Montrose Playhouse
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Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast
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Watershed, Bristol
Cinemagoers now have the chance to cast their final votes from 3 to 25 November, with the winner set to be revealed during the BIFA ceremony on Sunday, 30 November.
Voting is now open here: https://www.bifa.film/coty-vote/
The new award aims to spotlight the vital role local and independent cinemas play in nurturing the UK’s film culture — not only as screening spaces but as creative and inclusive community hubs.
