Film Distributors Association

Lord Puttnam issues sector rallying call to grow audiences and address skills shortages

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Launching the annual Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) Yearbook at BAFTA this morning, Lord (David) Puttnam, FDA President, announced a call to action for the film industry post-COVID, urging significantly increased investment in skills and development. Reflecting on the industry’s ‘plans for the future’ he challenged all areas of the film sector to work more closely together to maximise the … Read more

New survey reveals UK audiences are eager to return to the cinema

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A survey commissioned by the Film Distributors’ Association confirms that the British public is more eager than ever to return to cinemas when they start to reopen next month, with 59% citing the cinema as their most missed out-of-home entertainment activity. A nationwide survey, carried out by research agency MetrixLab, reveals a steep rise in … Read more