BIFA Cinema of the Year Award

Published on 28th August 2025
Vote for Brewery Arts in BIFA’s Cinema of the Year Award!

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), supported by Kia, has launched the Cinema of the Year award, and Brewery Arts is proud to be in the running.

This award celebrates the vital role cinemas play in their communities, recognising the importance of shared, big-screen experiences. At Brewery Arts, our cinema programme continues to bring people in Kendal together to enjoy independent film, offering a space where audiences can connect through the art of cinema.

The award is decided by a public vote, making audience support essential. Voting is open until 22 September, with nominees announced on 3 November and the winner revealed at the BIFA ceremony on 30 November.

We encourage all supporters of Brewery Arts and independent film to cast their vote and help us secure a nomination.

Vote for Brewery Arts here.

About The Award

BIFA’s Cinema of the Year celebrates exceptional cinemas at the heart of their communities, spotlighting independent film and uniting audiences. Supported by Kia, who have championed independent cinema since 2022, the award honours the cinemas that provide memorable, meaningful film experiences.

The landscape graphic is divided into 2 sections in the shape of two cinema tickets next to each other. Both tickets are ripped unevenly in half. The ticket on the left is dark blue. On the left, white text reads “love this cinema?” in all capitals. On the right of the blue ticket, white text reads “vote for us now” in all capitals. The ticket on the right is black and is significantly smaller than the blue ticket. On the left, the smaller ripped piece contains the BIFA logo. On the right-hand side, black text on a light grey background reads “Cinema of the Year” in all capitals. Underneath, small black text reads “supported by Kia”. The graphic has a thin white border. Along the bottom of the border, small black text reads “Terms and conditions apply, visit bifa.film/coty-terms for more information”.

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