access>CINEMA is the resource organisation for regional cultural cinema exhibition in Ireland. Our core activity is booking and despatching films, on both 35mm and DVD on behalf of our member groups.
Our key aims are :
- to give local audiences the opportunity to see a range of world cinema, not usually available on commercial cinema screens.
- to act as an information resource, offering advice and expertise in the area of film programming and technical presentation.
- to undertake a lobbying/advocacy role within the larger arts and film sector
- to support the work of Irish film makers
We support member groups with :
- film programming advice
- information on technical requirements on both 35mm and DVD exhibition formats
- delivery of promotional/ support material so groups can actively promote their film programmes locally
- developing and touring original film programmes
- promoting high quality programming, presentation and technical standards for film exhibition
Our members can be professional arts centres or voluntary film societies and they exist in many different types of venues, both big and small, throughout the country. Our success relies on developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of local organisations so as to facilitate and increase access to art house and cultural film exhibition.
These partnerships are often unique to the individual area's requirements and circumstances. We are continuing to seek new opportunities to expand the provision of cultural cinema regionally. If you would like to know more about how we can help you to develop film exhibition in your area please contact us.
