Want to know which film will be the next box office smash, and which will reign supreme at the Oscars?
Come to the ICO Autumn Screening Days and get a sneak preview of films scheduled for release at the beginning of 2013.
ICO Screening Days is an industry event for people who work or volunteer in independent cinemas, mixed arts venues, film societies and film festivals, to come and watch films before their release date to plan and market their upcoming programme.
Choose from a programme of preview films from across the breadth of UK distributors. Meet and network with fellow colleagues and gain advice from industry experts who are on hand throughout the event.
Registration
Price
- £25 for a one-day pass
- £44 for a two-day pass
- £60 for a full three-day pass
Discounts
- Full-time students receive a 50% discount on passes
- If an organisation books five passes, they can receive a sixth pass for free (to the same value of the most purchased pass). There is a limit of ten people per organisation.
Booking your place
Screening Days is now sold out. If you’d like to be put on a waiting list please email info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
A full refund is available for cancellations up to Friday 2 November 2012.
Find out more
Further information about the event will be uploaded to this section of the website, or for any queries please call 0207 636 7120 or email info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk.
I had a great experience at the screening days which will help me in my programming over the coming year. Thank you all at ICO.
Films
Travel
Address
National Media Museum
Bradford
BD1 1NQ
Tel: 0844 856 3797
National Media Museum is situated in Bradford city centre. It is a five minute walk from Bradford Interchange and a fifteen minute walk from Bradford Forster Square station. For a map of the city centre go to the Visit Bradford website.
By Bus
Bradford Interchange is served by all main bus operators in the area. Find timetable information on the West Yorkshire Metro website.
The Bradford freecitybus provides free travel between key locations around the city centre. Locations include Bradford Interchange, Forster Square Rail Station, Forster Square Shopping Park, Kirkgate Shopping Centre, the Oastler Centre, the National Media Museum and Library.
The buses run every ten minutes from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 5.30pm on Saturdays.
By Rail
Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square stations are centrally located and are served by both local and national railway lines. Plan your journey using National Rail Enquiries.
By Car
From the motorway, take junction 26 off the M62 and follow the tourist signs (brown) on your approach to Bradford city centre.
The nearest car parks are Sharpe Street and Radwell Drive, at the rear of the Museum. The nearest multi-storey car parks are located on Hall Ings and Thornton Road (New Southgate). Please be aware that charges apply and details can be found on the Bradford Metropolitan District Council website.
There is a drop-off / pick-up point and three spaces for blue badge holders at the front of the Museum.
By Air
Leeds Bradford International Airport is only 7 miles away. For more information about flights please visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk.
Useful websites
- Map of the City Centre | www.visitbradford.com/visitor-information/Bradford-maps.aspx
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council | www.bradford.gov.uk
Facilities
Accessibility
For information on the accessibility of the National Media Museum please see the latest information on their website www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/PlanAVisit/AccessFacilities.aspx
Registration
Registration will be held from 8:30am each morning in the Pictureville box office. Download a map of the museum.
Films will start between 9:10 – 9:45am and will finish between 5:30 – 6:00pm. The registration area will be staffed by the ICO throughout the event and staff will be on hand to offer advice on a range of topics including programming, distribution, marketing and publicity, funding applications, audience development, rights clearances, title sources, licensing issues, and technical screening formats.
Delegate Centre
Delegates will have exclusive use of the Pictureville bar where refreshments will be available during the breaks between films. Delegates will also have the opportunity to speak to representatives from Filmbank who will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice.
Screenings
Screenings will be held in Pictureville, Cubby Broccoli and IMAX.
Lunch
Delegates will be able to purchase lunch from the Pictureville bar. There will be a sandwich, cake and tea/coffee option for £5 or a hot dish of the day with tea/coffee for £6.50.
On Monday, Creative England are hosting a lunch for all delegates in Room at the Top.
The National Media Museum has another cafe, Intermission Café, which is open to the public 10:00am – 5:00pm every day, offering sandwiches, soup, a salad bar, hot meals and a selection of homemade cakes. There is also an indoor Picnic Area if you would like to bring your own lunch with you, which seats approximately 30 people.
Drinks reception
There will be a drinks reception on Saturday evening in ‘Room at the Top’ for delegates to meet and network with fellow exhibitors. The drinks reception is kindly sponsored by Filmbank.
Places to Stay
Hilton Bradford
Approximate rate per night: £31 – £72
Distance to the National Media Museum: 0.3 miles
Great Victoria
Approximate rate per night: £69
Distance to the National Media Museum: 0.4 miles
Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre
Approximate rate per night: £35 – £55
Distance to the National Media Museum: 0.5 miles
Midland Hotel
Approximate rate per night: £67.50 – £75
Distance to the National Media Museum: 0.5 miles
The Westleigh Hotel
Approximate rate per night: £35 – £50
Distance to the National Media Museum: 0.5 mile
Premier Inn Bradford Central
Approximate rate per night: £58
Distance to the National Media Museum: 0.6 miles
The New Beehive Inn
Approximate rate per night: £38 – £62
Distance to the National Media Museum: 0.6 miles
ibis budget Bradford
Approximate rate per night: £25.50 – £32.50
Distance to the National Media Museum: 1.1 miles
Dubrovnik Hotel
Approximate rate per night: £57 – £97
Distance to the National Media Museum: 1.6 miles