At the event Adrian Wootton, Film London’s Chief Executive, Diane Abbott, MP for Hackney & Stoke Newington and Kanya King MBE, founder of MOBO (pictured above) revealed details of the package.

Film London, with money from the UK Film Council and Skillset, is investing in Black film as part of a strategy to ensure films available in cinemas reflect the rich diversity of London’s society.

 

The New Black will provide existing Black film exhibitors with invaluable financial support to market and publicise their events more effectively, enabling them to grow and develop their audience.

.:Definition of Black Film

Film London recognises that there is no single definition of 'Black film' and that such definitions can be considered unhelpful. A pragmatic approach to defining Black film is required and Film London has adopted the following definition:

"Black film is that which is made wholly, or largely, by or with a Black cast or crew, and/or has a story, subjects or themes which deal with Black experience, history or culture, or present a specific view, comment or insight into issues that clearly relate to Black British life."