Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft's founder has resigned, it was announced yesterday.
The Independent Cinemas Association of Australia has appointed a new chief executive
Pecotic opened the annual Independent Cinemas Association of Australia, which wrapped up today.
Independent cinema owners from across the country are gathered at the 2017 ICAA Conference in Sydney this week to talk about the future for film exhibition.
Distributors and exhibitors gathering on the Gold Coast this weekend for the annual Australian International Movie Convention no doubt will be addressing a contentious issue: collective bargaining.
Australia's independent exhibitors warn that more than 50 per cent face being forced to shut down permanently in the next six months unless they get urgent relief from the Federal Government.
Independent Cinemas Australia is inviting federal MPs and the wider community to visit local cinemas throughout next week in an attempt to raise awareness of the pandemic's impact on its members and secure greater financial support.
Independent cinema operators under financial hardship as a result of the pandemic will be able to apply for one-off grants of up to $85,000 after the Federal Government announced $20 million for the sector.