Editorial policy

Rural Film Culture aims to make rural cinema and its surrounding culture easier to understand. We write plainly, check factual claims carefully and make the limits of an explanation clear.

Accuracy and context

We check names, dates, quotations and other factual details against suitable sources before publication. We distinguish established information from interpretation, and avoid unsupported claims about particular communities, venues or audiences. If a subject varies by place or period, we make that scope clear.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions remain separate from commercial arrangements. Any sponsored or partner material is clearly labelled so readers can distinguish it from independent editorial content. A partnership does not guarantee favourable coverage, and contributors do not receive editorial control over unrelated material.

Corrections

We correct errors when they are brought to our attention and update an article when a material change is needed for accuracy. Readers can use the Contact page to identify the article and explain the issue. We aim to make substantive corrections clear rather than silently leaving a misleading claim in place.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be AI-generated. Illustrative images are not evidence that a pictured screening, venue, person or event exists. We will not use an illustration to imply documentary coverage of a real rural community.