BFI FAN Places Fund Evaluation Brief

The BFI FAN Places Fund is a pilot programme running from September 2024 – June 2025 designed to increase public engagement with independent cinema venues, using National Lottery funding to help them become more visible and accessible to their local communities.

This pilot programme requires an evaluation framework – apply to undertake the research brief.

Published: 05 Sep 2024

Overview


The BFI FAN Places Fund is a pilot programme running from September 2024 – June 2025 designed to increase public engagement with independent cinema venues, using National Lottery funding to help them become more visible and accessible to their local communities. Film Hub Wales, Film Hub Midlands and Film Hub North have been selected to undertake this innovative marketing-led initiative across the UK. 

Each Hub will work with a small number of sites in their respective region, focussing on areas of limited cultural provision and using a range of approaches. The project will aim to build awareness of the community role played by the venues, strengthening their ability to tell stories in effective and engaging ways. 

The Brief 


An evaluation framework is required to assess the impact of the BFI FAN Places Fund activity. As a pilot project, we will need to establish a set of benchmarks that can be monitored collectively across each region for the duration of the work. Systems should be designed and implemented in each area in order to gather qualitative feedback and quantitative data, exploring how successful the pilot has been along with any recommendations for future delivery. 

Fee
The total sum for this work, inclusive of VAT and expenses, is £20,000.
Completion
Initial findings: Monday 30 June 2025.
Final draft: Tuesday 2 September 2025.
Final report: Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Location
Remote – work can be undertaken from across the UK.
Reports to
Film Hub Managers.


How to apply


Closing date: Monday 23 September 2024, 17:00  
Download the brief pack

You are asked to submit a written proposal that includes: 

  • Your approach to undertaking the research brief
  • Details of the individual/s who will work on the project along with their CVs
  • An outline of previous experience in this area of work and an example of this work
  • Two references from previous/similar work
  • A budget for this work specifying a breakdown of days and daily rates. Budgets must be inclusive of VAT and expenses.

Please send this information by email to hello@filmhubwales.org.

Shortlisting will be based on how well applicants meet the essential criteria listed in the position description. Please address each point in your proposal. 

We actively encourage and support applications from groups who are currently underrepresented across the arts sector, including members of the Global Majority, d/Deaf and disabled applicants and individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
 
A flexible attitude will be taken to ensure candidates with access requirements/carer demands are supported. If you have access requirements in order to apply for this opportunity, please get in touch via hello@filmhubwales.org.

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