Independent Cinema Office

The national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibition in the UK. We exist to bring a wider range of films to a wider range of audiences. Our primary aims are to: - Promote diversity in exhibition content, audience and location - Develop a culturally-led approach to an economically sustainable independent exhibition sector. - Provide access to industry leading exhibitor training. Our main activities are: - Film booking and programming for cinemas - Training and events for cinemas, festivals and film society staff - Distribution of films that would not otherwise find an audience - Consultancy and providing advice - Developing audiences for world cinema and artists’ film In the last 9 years 87% of the film exhibition sector has engaged with at least one of the ICO’s services.