In response to the current cost of living crisis, Ely’s indie cinema, Babylon Cinema at The Maltings, is offering tickets for 'Film Finds' screenings on a ‘Pay What You Can’ basis.
Michael Corley, chief executive of Babylon ARTS, said: “Thanks to funding from the BFI Film Audience Network, we are able to present our new season of 'Film Finds' at a subsidised rate.
“As a charity, we are reliant on ticket income and your donations to ensure that Babylon Cinema at The Maltings can continue.
“However, we understand that being able to come to the cinema isn't realistic for some - especially in the current cost-of-living crisis.
“As such, we are using the funding to trial 'Pay What You Can' for the 'Film Finds' supported screenings over the summer and autumn.
“This means you’re free to pay as much or as little as you can afford.
Each screening costs, on average, £350, before accounting for time spent programming and administering the cinema. Most people pay £8 or £9 for a ticket.
“By paying for a ticket or donating to Babylon Arts, you will enable us to keep offering the cinema and 'Pay What You Can; screenings, enabling more to experience our wonderful cinema,” he added.
”The 'Film Finds' line-up is a great way to take a chance on something a little different and experience some excellent examples of British indie, art house and foreign films,” he said.
The first 'Film Finds' screening of this season are:
Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) - Sunday August 6, 7.30pm: Celebrated photographer, creative director and filmmaker Anton Corbijn's first feature documentary tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey "Po" Powell, the creative geniuses behind the iconic album art design studio, Hipgnosis, responsible for some of the most recognizable album covers of all time.
Pamfir - Thursday August 17, 7.30pm: in collaboration with Hospices of Hope In collaboration with Hospices of Hope. When reformed smuggler Pamfir returns home to his village on the Ukrainian border after working abroad for several years, he’s determined to earn an honest living and set a good example for his beloved teenage son Nazar.
More information and listings can be found at www.babylonarts.org.uk/cinema
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