Vote for Tywyn's Magic Lantern in BIFA Awards!

British Independent Film Awards announces Cinema of the Year nominees

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) announced its nominations today, including the nominees for the very first Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia and voted for by cinemagoers. Over 130 cinemas entered and over 100,000 votes were cast by cinemagoers up and down the UK. The final five nominees were selected by a specially appointed jury, taking into account the public vote and the cinemas’ contribution to their community, to environ…

BIFA 2025: British Independent Film Awards reveal nominees for first-ever 'Cinema of the Year' award

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 j…

Vote for Tywyn's Magic Lantern in BIFA Awards!

The Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn is among the five nominees for the British Independent Film Awards' inaugural Cinema of the Year award. Vote now to support your local cinema!