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BIFA has launched its very first Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia and voted for by cinemagoers gunfighter 

Totnes Cinema has entered the British Independent Film Award’s (BIFA) inaugural Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia and are calling on their patrons and the local community to vote for them to ensure they secure a nomination for this award.

In July, cinemas nationwide were invited to enter and tell BIFA why their cinema is so special.

Voting amongst cinemagoers has now opened and closes on 22 September. A specially selected jury will then select the nominees, taking into account audience votes and the cinemas’ submissions.

Five nominees will be announced on 3 November along with the rest of BIFA’s 2025 Awards nominees. Cinemagoers can vote from 3 to 24 November to decide the winner, to be revealed at the BIFA ceremony on Sunday 30 November.

The award celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent filmmakers, and is decided by cinemagoers.
️So, if you love what they do, please vote for them to be nominated at: http://bifa.film/coty-vote/totnescinema

Nothing is quite like the communal experience of watching a film on the big screen and BIFA wants to celebrate exceptional cinemas around the country that are at the heart of their communities, bringing audiences together and spotlighting independent film.

Kia has been a supporter of independent cinema and the screening of independent films, like BIFA, Kia is celebrating diverse and compelling stories that reach the big screen. That’s why this year, Kia is proud to elevate their commitment to independent cinemas by partnering with BIFA on the first Cinema of the Year award. This exciting new award will allow local communities to celebrate their favourite cinemas by getting behind them and voting for them to win this prestigious award celebrating the UK’s best independent cinema.