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Digbeth\u2019s Mockingbird Cinema has been longlisted for the British Independent Film Awards\u2019 Cinema of the Year, one of 15 venues across the UK.<\/p>\n

The independent two-screen cinema<\/a> at the Custard Factory screens new releases, classics, world cinema and independent films. It also works with filmmakers\u2019 networking event Reel Brum and hosts the Forward Film Festival.<\/p>\n

Nearly 50,000 votes were cast by cinemagoers across the UK. Comments submitted for Mockingbird praised its programme, staff, events and support for local filmmakers, with one voter calling it \u201cthe beating heart of Digbeth\u201d.<\/p>\n

Lee Nabbs of Mockingbird Cinema said: \u201cFor local filmmakers, having somewhere to show your work and meet people you can work with matters. That\u2019s why we put time into Reel Brum, Forward Film Festival and our community screenings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis work has grown here in Digbeth, with filmmakers and audiences coming back and bringing other people with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beth Larby of Mockingbird Cinema added: \u201cTo be longlisted as one of the UK\u2019s best cinemas has been overwhelmingly exciting. Through the whole campaign, the best part of the process has been hearing all of the comments our community submitted when voting.\u201d<\/p>\n

The five nominees will be announced on 3 November, with the winner revealed at the BIFA ceremony on 6 December.<\/p>\n

The recognition comes as the West Midlands\u2019 screen sector grows, with the Mayor recently confirming a \u00a3100m package for the region\u2019s creative industries<\/a>, centred on Digbeth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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