A RURAL cinema company, with links to Whitchurch, has been able to employ five young people thanks to a funding grant.

With help from funding from the British Film Institute (BFI), rural cinema Flicks in the Sticks has been able to employ five young people as cultural coordinators in a bid to reach and engage new audiences through film events specifically for young adults.

Based in Whitchurch and other market towns in Shropshire and Herefordshire and also Welshpool, the coordinators aim to work closely with groups of local young people to organise film screenings for those aged between 16 and 30.

The funding has given jobs to young people who are passionate about film and are keen to organise events with, and support attendance by, other young people with similar interests.

The director of Arts Alive, Ian Kerry, says it is exciting to be able to employ young people to the project.

"We are really excited to have received this support from the BFI," said Ian. "We are now in a position to employ some young people to deliver this great project.

"If you are between 16 and 30 and want to screen films in a venue of your choice now is your chance to get in touch."

To get involved with film screening for people between the ages of 18 and 30, please contact info@artsalive.co.uk