The charity MediCinema is set to receive the BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award at this year’s ceremony.
Here’s a story that’ll make you feel warm inside. MediCinema, a British charity dedicated to bringing the magic of the cinema to hospitals across the country, will receive a special – and well-earned – BAFTA later this month.
The charity will be presented with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award at the BAFTA awards ceremony on Sunday 16th February. The award recognises individuals or organisations that have made a significant contribution to the cinema industry but aren’t otherwise eligible for a BAFTA.
“It is a real privilege to be able to recognise the incredible work of MediCinema at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards,” said Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA. “MediCinema’s unique cinema experience provides meaningful benefits to hospital patients and their families, by offering the immersive experience of film to alleviate the feelings of anxiety and isolation that people so often feel when in hospital. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the societal good of film deployed in this way. Congratulations to everyone at MediCinema.”
MediCinema was founded in 1999 by Christine Hill. The charity builds cinemas inside hospitals which allow patients of all ages to enjoy movies, helping to relieve anxiety, stress and feelings of isolation in patients. The screenings are free and accessible to patients in wheelchairs and beds.
MediCinema recently opened a new cinema in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with screenings of Moana 2.
“We are honoured to be the recipient of BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award,” said Colin Lawrence, CEO of MediCinema. “Film and cinema have an incredible power to remove people from their everyday surroundings. Many in hospital are going through very difficult times, and we see every day how being immersed in the power of the big screen can benefit their psychological wellbeing and provide meaningful release from the challenges of being on the wards. We are so grateful to BAFTA for recognising the contribution and impact we have made over the past 25 years,”
Congratulations to MediCinema for such a deserved accolade. You can read more about MediCinema’s mission on its website.
