Moviegoers Love Their Local Indie Theaters, With New Survey Showing a Boom in Younger Audiences

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Art House Theaters Beloved by Local Audiences; Younger Filmgoers Grow

Independent theaters continue to be a vital asset to their communities, with a 9% increase in business in 2025, an encouraging sign for the sector.

Variety

How to Reroute Distribution: Art House Convergence and Kinema Launch The Booking Fair

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Art House Convergence and Kinema Launch Direct Theatrical Booking Fair

The initiative connects independent filmmakers directly with art house programmers, bypassing traditional distributors to secure theatrical releases

IndieWire
Audiences Want More Independent Movie Theaters, According to Study

The Art House Convergence Study found that independent cinemas are preferred by audiences.

IndieWire
First Indie Exhibition Conference In Years Rolls Into Chicago, And It’s Packed

The Independent Exhibition Conference, or IND/EX, launches today at a pivotal moment for the theatrical business, especially art houses.

Deadline
Art House Convergence Launches Independent Film Exhibition Conference

Exclusive: The Joint Conference will take place June 24-28, 2024 in Chicago.

IndieWire