Digital film providers

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Have a look at this small company

http://www.kinodigital.co.uk/kino-concept/

they also have a sister cinema in Maidstone. Bucking the trend on small cinemas. You will be aware of Whirled Art in Loughborough Junction.

I am a volunteer for The Bigger Picture@EDT film club and while we have only be going for 9 months there is very strong demand for independent/FL films in our neighbourhood. http://www.thebiggerpic.co.uk/

We raise money for local charities and receive great support from our host/venue, The East Dulwich Tavern.

You can also check out South East London Film Club Network http://selondonfilmclubs.wordpress.com/ to get an idea of how much demand there is for films locally.

The key to a successful indie cinema is having a venue which makes the visit a totally pleasant and relaxed experience - it needs above all to be 'an event', after all a lot of people can watch films 'on demand' on their flat screen tvs.. Less popcorn and hard sell marketing in the foyer and more a cafe/bar concept plus comfortable seating.

I think there is room for an indie cinema in East Dulwich and still for film clubs like ours and many others to thrive. They are not mutually exclusive offerings...