FILM HUB NORTH WEST CENTRAL
PROPELLER SCHEME OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES
1. BACKGROUND TO FILM AUDIENCE NETWORK
HOME is one of the Hub Lead Organisations for the groundbreaking deal for UK
audiences, the BFI Film Audience Network (BFI FAN). As outlined in Film Forever, the BFI’s
plan for 2012-2017, the FAN ambition is to build a wider, more diverse UK cinema
audience, with a richer appreciation of British and international film.
The overarching objectives of the Film Audience Network are:
Reach- to increase audiences for independent British and international film including hard
to reach and underserved audiences
Breadth- to extend film choice and the settings in which audiences can experience film
Depth- to enhance opportunities for audiences to engage with and learn about film
HOME is the lead organisation for the Film Hub NWC region which covers Cheshire,
Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire and Staffordshire.
2. ABOUT THE PROPELLER SCHEME
Film Hub NWC is looking to support film screenings and events across our region that look
to build audiences for British and international film. Hub Member organisations are invited
to submit proposals to enhance their current programmes and take risks on titles that work
to develop new audiences.
The aim of the Propeller Scheme is to support you to programme the screenings you feel
will build interest and audiences but that you have not been able to do so before- those
that are always on your wish list! Support from this scheme could be for a one-off special
event or a season of curated films.
Successful proposals will need to take into consideration the priority areas of the Hub and
demonstrate how the activity will build audiences for your organisation. Our priority areas
are:
 Diversity- we are particularly interested in supporting projects that have wide
audience reach and provide access to cinema for diverse and underserved
groups.  Young Audiences- we are looking to support the next generation of cinema-going
audiences through specific targeted schemes that promote opportunities for young
audiences (in this context young audiences refers to those under 30).
 Screen Heritage- we are interested in supporting projects that look to increase
access to the region’s film archive. Hub Members may use the Propeller Scheme to support smaller targeted film projects and
events for example you may wish to:
 Screen a season of films to coincide with an anniversary- Agatha Christie, Arthur
Miller, Shakespeare etc
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Invite a special guest to introduce a screening and hold a Q&A session
Deliver a season of Polish cinema to attract a diverse audience in your locality
Use additional spaces to deliver pop up screenings in or around your venue
Curate a package of archive screenings
Screen a package/series of titles that are linked to national initiatives, seasons or BFI
reissues.
3. WHO CAN APPLY?
In order to submit a proposal you must be a Film Hub NWC Member and have returned a
signed copy of the Membership Terms and Conditions. If you are unsure if you are a
member or would like to join please email filmhubnwc@homemcr.org prior to proposal.
4. HOW MUCH CAN I APPLY FOR AND WHAT CAN THIS BE SPENT ON?
The total available until March 2016 is £3,000. Hub Members can apply for between £100
and £600. The money can go towards supporting speakers’ fees, film rights, targeted
marketing campaigns or accessibility costs.
It is a requirement that your screenings have added value for audience engagement- this
could be programme notes, an introduction, Q&A or the recording of discussions for online
audiences.
5. SCHEME DEADLINES:
Proposals will be looked at on a rolling basis until 31 March 2016 but we ask that you
submit your proposal at least 6 weeks before your screening/s to allow for a response and
enough marketing lead in time to support your activity.
6. PROPOSAL PROCESS
The proposal form gives you the opportunity to fully explain your project and the activities
that you wish to be supported by Film Hub NWC. If you would find it helpful to discuss your
proposal prior to submission or if you have any questions please contact
filmhubnwc@homemcr.org
7. WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNSUCCESSFUL?
If you are unsuccessful in your proposal you will be contacted by email. Being
unsuccessful does not prevent you from future Hub opportunities.
8. WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM SUCCESSFUL?
If you are successful you will be contacted by email to discuss any recommendations from
the Film Hub NWC team and to inform you of the branding and evaluation requirements.
9. USE OF AWARD
Support from Film Hub NWC must be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was
requested as set out in your proposal or revised plan. Any underspend should be
reimbursed to Film Hub NWC so that this may benefit future projects. Please note
proposals will need to maintain financial records including invoices and may be audited.
10. PAYMENT OF AWARD
On agreement you will be asked to invoice Greater Manchester Arts Centre (HOME) as
the Hub Lead Organisation who will pay you the amount agreed by BACS.
11. MONITORING
You will be asked for a short update on the successes/challenges and data related to
your proposal once it is completed. This data is required for all Film Audience Network
activity and is inputted into an online Data Monitoring Tool.
Aggregated data concerning our region, and the wider UK FAN activity, will be shared
with Hub Members. You are also required to use the UK FAN Audience Survey Form to
gather data on your audiences that can be used to aid in your quarter report and to
build knowledge of your reach.
You may be asked for digital images and case studies/blogs that can be used as content
for the Hub website.
12. BRANDING GUIDELINES
All Hub supported activity must carry the BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub logos
(print and online)- further details will be sent you if you are successful in your proposal.