BIFA's Cinema of the Year Award: Vote for MAC!

MAC has entered the British Independent Film Award’s (BIFA) inaugural Cinema of the Year Award and are calling on their patrons and the local community to vote for them to ensure they secure a nomination.

In July, cinemas nationwide were invited to enter and tell BIFA why their cinema is so special. Voting amongst cinemagoers has now opened and closes on Mon 22 September. A specially selected jury will then select the nominees, taking into account audience votes and the cinemas’ submissions.

Five nominees will be announced on Mon 3 November along with the rest of BIFA’s 2025 Awards nominees. Cinemagoers can vote from Mon 3 to Mon 24 November to decide the winner, which will be revealed at the BIFA ceremony on Sun 30 November.

Support the MAC Cinema and vote here: https://www.bifa.film/coty-vot...

David Baldwin, MAC's Cinema & Screen Producer, said:

“At MAC, we're proud to offer a rich programme of independent cinema to West Midlands audiences all year round. From international film festivals to local film makers, Oscar nominees to cult TV classics and pioneering developments in accessible cinema, it's in our DNA to represent the different communities we serve through film. It would mean a great deal to be in the running for BIFA's Cinema of the Year Award, so please do consider supporting our work by voting for MAC!”

BIFA directors Amy Gustin and Deena Wallace said:

“We’re so excited to announce our first ever audience award with this campaign which champions the role of cinema in independent film, not just what we watch but how and where we experience it. Cinemas are vital spaces for film discovery, access and community and we’re delighted to be able to celebrate them with this new award.”

About the award:

Nothing is quite like the communal experience of watching a film on the big screen and BIFA wants to celebrate exceptional cinemas around the country that are at the heart of their communities, bringing audiences together and spotlighting independent film.

Kia has been championing independent cinema and their communities since 2022. As a proud supporter of independent cinema and the screening of independent films, like BIFA, Kia is celebrating diverse and compelling stories that reach the big screen. That's why this year, Kia is proud to elevate their commitment to independent cinemas by partnering with BIFA on the first Cinema of the Year award. This exciting new award will allow local communities to celebrate their favourite cinemas by getting behind them and voting for them to win this prestigious award celebrating the UK's best independent cinema.