Barcelona, Spain ( June 26, 2019 )
Cinema Sector To Continue To Grow And Bring Audiences Together All Over The World, Says Unic CEO
Laura Houlgatte, CEO of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema trade grouping, today used her keynote address at CineEurope 2019 to reflect on the diverse and resilient nature of the sector and the bright future she saw for European cinema-going. Raising the curtain on yet an…
Barcelona, Spain ( June 26, 2019 )
UNIC Launches Third Edition of Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema trade grouping, today launched the third edition of its Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme, a 12-month mentoring programme for women in cinema exhibition. Following the success of the first two rounds of the programme, initially launche…
Barcelona, Spain ( June 18, 2019 )
The International Union of Cinemas Appoints New Board of Directors
The General Assembly of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema trade grouping, today elected a new Board to serve the organisation for the next two years. The decision – made during CineEurope, UNIC’s official convention in Barcelona – saw Phil Clapp, CEO of the UK Cinema Ass…
Brussels & New York ( April 23, 2019 )
Recipients of 2019 CineEurope Gold Awards Announced
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and the Film Expo Group are delighted to announce the 2019 recipients of the CineEurope Gold Awards, given to cinema professionals for their outstanding dedication and service to the sector. The Awards will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Cerem…
New York ( April 22, 2019 )
Paramount Pictures’ Mark Viane and Mary Daily to Receive “International Distributor of the Year” Award at CineEurope
Mark Viane, President of International Theatrical Distribution, and Mary Daily, Co-President, Worldwide Marketing & Distribution at Paramount Pictures have been named as the 2019 recipients of the “International Distributor of the Year” award at CineEurope. The award will be presented as part of…
New York, NY ( April 8, 2019 )
Blitz-Cinestar to Receive “International Exhibitor of the Year” Award at CineEurope 2019
Blitz-CineStar has been named as the 2019 recipient of the “International Exhibitor of the Year” award at CineEurope. The award will be presented to Hrvoje Krstulovic, Co-Founder and Member of the Board, as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, 20 June,…
Brussels ( February 15, 2019 )
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) Calls for Films Selected in Competition at Leading Film Festivals to Receive a Full Theatrical Release
Following the decision from the Berlinale Film Festival to include the Spanish original film Elisa y Marcela in its 2019 official selection, the association released the following statement: “UNIC supports German cinema exhibition colleagues and others in encouraging festival competitions only to co…
Brussels, Belgium ( February 6, 2019 )
UNIC’s Update on Cinema-Going in 2018
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema trade associations and operators, has today released its provisional update on admissions and box office revenues across Europe for 2018. While some data remains to be collated and figures for certain territories are…
Brussels ( February 1, 2019 )
Peter Fornstam to Receive 2019 UNIC Achievement Award at CineEurope 2019
Peter Fornstam, Founder & Managing Director of Svenska Bio and Chairman of the Swedish Exhibitors’ Association, has been announced as the recipient of the 2019 UNIC Achievement Award, given each year to recognise outstanding dedication and service to the European cinema industry. The Award will…
Brussels, Belgium ( September 17, 2018 )
Full Theatrical Release Vital for Audiences Says European Cinema Trade Body
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), representing cinema associations and key operators across 37 territories in Europe, has today added its own voice to those seeking to ensure that films selected for competition at leading film festivals receive a full theatrical release. Following recent di…
Barcelona, Spain ( June 13, 2018 )
UNIC Launches Second Edition of Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European Cinema trade grouping, today launched the second edition of its Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme, a 12-month mentoring programme for women in cinema exhibition. Building on the success of a ground-breaking pilot programme, itself launched at…
CineEurope, Barcelona ( June 12, 2018 )
UNIC’S 2018 Annual Report Celebrates Thriving European Cinema Exhibition Sector
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European Cinema trade grouping,has today published its Annual Report, examining key cinema trends across the 37 territories represented by the association, accounting for 1.34 billion admissions and €8.6 billion in box office revenues in 2017 – a…
Barcelona, Spain ( June 11, 2018 )
Investment, Innovation and Diversity the Hallmark of Our Industry, Says UNIC President
Welcoming yet another increasingly diverse and engaging CineEurope programme, he also pointed to the importance of support for European content and its position in the global box office landscape, whilst extending his gratitude to the numerous partners and organisations that help make the convention…
Brussels and New York ( March 5, 2018 )
Jean-Pierre Decrette to Receive 2018 UNIC Achievement Award
Jean-Pierre Decrette, until recently Director of Development at Cinémas Gaumont Pathé, has been named as the 2018 recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award, given each year in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the Ci…
New York, NY ( February 15, 2018 )
Karo Cinema Chain to Receive “International Exhibitor of The Year Award” at CineEurope
Olga Zinyakova, President of KARO Cinema chain, has been named as the 2018 recipient of the “International Exhibitor of the Year Award” at CineEurope. The award will be presented to KARO’s President Olga Zinyakova as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday,…
New York, NY ( February 15, 2018 )
Lionsgate’s Patrick Wachsberger to Receive “International Distributor of The Year” Award at CineEurope
Patrick Wachsberger, Co-Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, has been named as the 2018 recipient of the “International Distributor of the Year” award at CineEurope. The award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, 14 June,…
Brussels, Belgium ( February 14, 2018 )
UNIC Update on Cinema-Going in 2017
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema trade associations and key operators, has today released its provisional update on admissions and box office revenues across Europe for 2017. While some data remains to be collated and figures for certain territories ar…
New York, NY ( February 9, 2018 )
Barco Named Official Technology Partner at CineEurope 2018
Barco, a global leader in cinema technology, has partnered with the Film Expo Group to become the Official Projection Technology Partner at CineEurope. All projection equipment in the CCIB Auditorium will be supplied by Barco, including the laser projectors for all studio product presentations and s…
Barcelona, Spain (June 22, 2017)
Barcelona, Spain & Shanghai, China (June 21, 2017)