University campaign to revive cinema

University of Westminster The University of Westminster has launched a Â£5m fundraising campaign to restore a historic cinema that was venue for the UKâ€™s first ever public display of moving pictures in 1896. The campaign has already received a Â£1m donation by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation to transform the cinema which is currently used as a lecture theatre at the university. Under new plans, the venue will become a working cinema once again, showcasing student work and experimental film from around the world. The new cinema will also double-up as a modern lecture theatre to host a new public lecture programme, and the marble entrance hall will be transformed into a venue for art and cultural exhibitions. To find out more about campaign visit www.birthplaceofcinema.com . Simon – www.studylondon.ac.uk Tagged: cinema, university of westminster