The International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas (CICAE), in collaboration with the German initiative, “#ZurückInsKino”, has started an international social media campaign under the name “#BackToCinema”. The action consists of some motifs created specifically to be used on Facebook profile images and other social media, containing the phrase "Back to Cinema", not only in English but also in several other ...

As discussions about reopening cinemas have started in several countries and tentative dates have been set for conditional reopenings at the end of May and beginning of June, we would like to share with you some information about the planned dates and good practices that could be helpful in the coming months to welcome audiences in a safe way and to make watching a film in community part of life again (you ...

(Update 05.05.2020: we now have 116 organisations and companies in total) The film and audiovisual sector in Europe calls for urgent action by EU and Member State decision makers to safeguard the future of the sector in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, following in the footsteps of initial emergency measures announced at national level, including by film funds and other bodies. Why does it matter? We are ...

The International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas is proud to announce that Memory House by João Paulo Miranda Maria and to El Otro Tom (The Other Tom) by Rodrigo Plá and Laura Santullo were tied for the Art Cinema Award at the Cinélatino - Cinéma En Construction 37 Toulouse. Film information Memory House Brasil, 2020, 89 minutes Written and directed by: João Paulo Miranda Maria Cast: Antonio Pitanga, Ana ...

During the past months some cinemas of the CICAE network have been facing serious difficulties. Nevertheless, the common thread of these cultural spaces is the support they are receiving from their local and international communities. All aware of the paramount work they do in terms of sharing important values of cultural diversity and enrichment, of creating a safe place for the audiences who can exchange ...

The applications for 17th Art Cinema = Action + Management, the next International training course for independent cinema exhibitors are open. The 2020 edition of the training programme will take place from August 31 to September 6, on the island of San Servolo, in Venice Italy. The deadline for the first round of submissions is 31 March 2020. The course includes: - in-depth workshops covering diverse topic ...

The International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas is proud to announce that the Art Cinema Award at the Berlinale Forum goes to The Calming (Ping jing) by Song Fang. Film information The Calming (Ping jing) China, 2020, 89 minutes Written and directed by: Song Fang Cast: Qi Xi, Ye Yuzhu, Song Dijin, Makiko Watanabe, Chen Yadi Production : Fabula Entertainment, Huanxi Media Group International Sales: More ...

The International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas is proud to announce that the Art Cinema Award at the Berlinale Panorama goes to Digger by Georgis Grigorakis. Film information Digger Greece / France, 2020, 101 minutes Director: Georgis Grigorakis Script: Georgis Grigorakis, Maria Votti, Vangelis Mourikis Cast: Vangelis Mourikis, Argyris Pandazaras, Sofia Kokkali, Theo Alexander, Michalis Iatropoulos, Va ...

The 70th edition of the International film festival of Berlin will take place from 20th February to 1st of March 2020. It will offer a full programme of collateral events, conferences, receptions and meetings. The agenda of meetings for Arthouse cinemas is: Saturday, 22 February 2020 « Meet the Arthouse Cinemas » cocktail, co-organised with AG Kino-Gilde and Film New Europe. 13:00 – 15:00 at Oxymoron Restau ...

Arthouse cinemas are united by their commitment to preserving cinema’s cultural heritage, producing excellent theatrical experiences, and serving their communities. Exceptional exhibitors bring international, independent, and critically acclaimed films to their neighbourhoods. Arthouse cinemas are vital cultural spaces for communities: as meeting points and places of free speech, they foster democratic valu ...