The Independent Cinemas Association has today called on both federal and state governments to provide independent cinemas tax relief and immediate cashflow injections, as the industry struggles for survival in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nick Hayes began his career in the cinema industry on the lowest rung on the ladder: behind the candy bar at Hoyts Cinemas in George Street Sydney.
The ACCC has officially authorised Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA) and its members to collectively bargain with distributors on licensing agreements.
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.