New Cinema 2025

For the 2024–2025 edition, one of the project’s goals is to strengthen connections between cinema operators and producers, as well as other players in the audiovisual industry for whom cinemas are essential venues for their activities. Understanding how cinemas operate is a key prerequisite for successfully presenting films, educational projects, or other events hosted in cinemas. The “Get to Know Your Cinema Manager” seminar will feature presentations, a moderated discussion, and a roundtable session involving Nové kino 2024–2025 participants and other audiovisual industry professionals. The seminar will cover the basic operations of cinemas, from technical specifications to programming and PR strategies. Participants operate cinemas in large cities as well as smaller towns and villages, allowing for comparisons of approaches based on the size of the service area or competitive environment. Newly this year, the seminar will also explore the possibilities of using AI in cinema operations. The presentations will also include an overview of the current state of Czech and global audiovisual sectors with a special focus on cinemas. The seminar will be moderated by Petr Vítek, founder of the Nové kino project.

Entry restricted to accredited film professionals only. Language: Czech