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.
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.
While the school holidays are giving ticket sales a modest uplift, the crisis for Australian cinemas shows no signs of abating, at least until Boxing Day.
"You know business is in bad shape when the documentary 'David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet' and a 'Star Wars' re-release are your top two films by a wide margin."
The ACCC has officially authorised Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA) and its members to collectively bargain with distributors on licensing agreements.
Adrianne Pecotic has announced she will step down as Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA) CEO at the end of this month after 11 years in the role.
Happy new year! The IF team are back on deck. Here's what happened while we were away.
The global rise of streaming services has not directly impacted cinemagoing but it has hurt independent films which traditionally have performed well at indie cinemas.