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European cinema trade group UNIC (International Union of Cinemas) today launched the seventh edition of its Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme, a 12-month mentoring scheme for women in cinema exhibition. Twelve talented female cinema professionals will get an exclusive opportunity to learn, enjoy...

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the trade association representing cinema operators and their national associations across 39 European territories, has today published its Annual Report on key cinema trends in the region in 2022/23. After two disrupted years, 2022...

The recipient of this year’s UNIC Achievement Award at CineEurope, Hans-Joachim Flebbe, has under his belt more than 40 years in the exhibition industry—during which time he’s played a major role in shaping the world of cinema in Germany today....

The trade association UNIC—which represents national associations and cinema operators across 39 European territories—today officially launched the UNIC People Programme, announcing the new initiative’s priorities for the year ahead and the makeup of its newly formed advisory board at the...

Welcoming delegates at the opening ceremony of this year’s CineEurope, the annual convention of the European cinema trade group UNIC, Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte—President and CEO, respectively—celebrated the unique appeal of the big screen experience. During opening remarks, both...

By Laura Houlgatte, CEO UNIC, and Sonia Ragone, Industry Relations & Research Manager UNIC We’re delighted to be back in Las Vegas for CinemaCon 2023—a true highlight in the industry calendar. Huge congratulations must go to NATO colleagues for once...

Hans-Joachim Flebbe, the founder and managing director of Astor Film Lounge and Zoo Palast, has been named as the 2023 recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award. Given each year in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to European cinema exhibition,...

Tonis Kiis, the senior vice president of international distribution at Warner Bros., has been named CineEurope’s 2023 International Distributor of the Year award recipient. The award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola...

Nordisk Film Cinemas has been named the 2023 recipient of the International Exhibitor of the Year. The award will be presented as part of the CineEurope awards ceremony hosted by The Coca-Cola Company on June 22nd at the Centre Convencions...

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) released preliminary estimates for 2022 box office and admissions across the territories it covers. UNIC’s overview represents the first wide-ranging assessment of European cinema’s performance last year. Detailed final data for each UNIC territory...

The General Assembly of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) has elected a new Board to serve the organization for the next two years. The decision was made during CineEurope, with Phil Clapp, CEO of the UK Cinema Association, re-appointed...

Géke Roelink, the Managing Director of Filmhuis Den Haag, has been named the 2022 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...