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AIM: To describe what the Low-Carbon Modular Cinema is, how it works, what the benefits are and what makes up the structure of the walls
Peter Knight, Commissioning Editor, CT Magazine CT: You’ve both been in the industry for a long time, but please
the UK and Ireland most recently on the new Regent cinema in
introduce yourselves to our readers who may not know you.
Redcar and a multi-use venue in Blyth due to open in 2024.
Stefanie Fischer: During my career as an Architect I’ve built up a
In 2008 I set up Regional Screen Scotland, an organisation
reputation for my work in the independent cinema sector in the
that advocates for cinema provision in Scotland and runs the
UK. I’ve led projects for cinemas including the Depot Lewes,
mobile cinema Screen Machine that tours the Scottish Highlands.
Campbeltown Picturehouse and Newlyn Filmhouse, Rio Dalston,
I was Director of the organisation until 2014, when I was appointed
Broadway Nottingham, Exeter Picture House, Cine Lumiere,
as Project Manager for the Centenary Project at Campbeltown
Norwich Cinema City, Scala Cinema and Arts Centre Prestatyn
Picturehouse, which included the restoration of the historic
and Kino Hawkhurst. I currently provide cinema consultancy
cinema.
services through Philip Meadowcroft Architects. Some current and recent projects include a refurbishment of Regal Wadebridge
CT: Tell us about this latest collaborative project - the Low-
for WTW Scott Cinemas and an appraisal for Shrewsbury Council
Carbon Modular Cinema. How and why has this concept come
on the inclusion of a 4-screen boutique cinema within a
about? How long have you been working on it?
repurposed shopping centre.
Stefanie: In the years preceding the digital transition, I carried
Ron Inglis: I have undertaken cinema consultancy projects over
out a research project, together with Ron, on the potential for
many years for numerous organisations and agencies including
digital distribution and exhibition, coupled with modular
the UK Film Council and the BFI. I have been employed as a
construction, to open up new viable models of cinema in
research and cinema development consultant on projects across
underserved rural and small town areas.
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Visualisation showcasing the common core of front of house including entrance foyer, ticketing facilities and F&B