Sunday, 22 July 2018

Dear British Film Institute...

Let me make clear where I am coming from with what I am about to say.  I am a long time supporter of your works, for over six years now, with the last few being at Champion Membership level.  I regularly attend events at Southbank, including the always fun Mark Kermode Live in 3D nights since 2016, I've often bought friends along to these, and I always eagerly anticipate your DVD & Blu Ray releases.  What's more, I am an enthusiastic attendee at the London Film Festival (#LFF), and have been for four years now; I'm greatly looking forward to August 30th when all will be revealed and September when I can start booking (hell, I've already booked time off work for it!).  However, it's one aspect of scheduling that I am writing this open letter regarding, so let's get right to the point...

I will not attend any #LFF screenings held at Picturehouse venues, unless they start paying Living Wage to their staff.