Senscot has published the fourth in their series of policy briefings – Cinema and Community Regeneration: The Role of Social Enterprise.

​This briefing highlights the regenerative effects that local cinema can have on communities, bringing about positive social change through a range of activities and features Driftwood Cinema as a case study.

8 members of the Community help to shape the festival’s artistic line-up by programming the best talent from across the region.

To help shape the festival’s artistic vision and content, organisers have invited 8 members of the community to help galvanise one of their event spaces and populate it with local performers and musicians from across Dumfries and Galloway.

Sean Moore, James Henderson, Martin McKeown and Katriona Bailey, Angie Briggs, Lyn Cuddihy and Orla Barry Stairmund – aka, L.O.K.A –  have programmed the festivals ‘Free Fringe’ event, which takes place in their new event space – The Container Theatre.

More info here