Question reference: S6W-23245
- Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 27 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 8 December 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing discussions with the Screen Machine to ensure the funding of a new mobile cinema, in light of its reported importance to rural and islands communities.
Answer
The Scottish Government is continuing to engage with Screen Scotland and other parties to explore all avenues for supporting the future of the Screen Machine.
We recognise the huge importance of the Screen Machine’s unique cultural, educational, and wellbeing benefits to communities across Scotland, particularly for those who otherwise would struggle to visit the cinema.
We welcome the funding provided by Screen Scotland earlier this year, which allowed Screen Machine to lease a temporary replacement cinema until April 2024.