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The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) has launched the eighth edition of its Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme, a 12-month mentoring scheme for women in cinema. A cohort of fourteen talented female cinema professionals will get an exclusive opportunity to learn,...

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) has published its Annual Report on key cinema trends in the region in 2023/24. The General Assembly of UNIC has also elected a new Board to serve the organization for the next two years....

Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the European cinema trade grouping UNIC, welcomed delegates at the opening ceremony of this year’s CineEurope. Welcoming delegates at the opening ceremony to this year’s event – also UNIC’s annual...

UNIC’s newly-released toolkit aims to simplify the complexities of organisational culture, providing practical tips to benefit both businesses and their employees. Recognising that the multitude of factors influencing an organisation’s culture can be overwhelming, the toolkit is designed to help...

By Laura Houlgatte, CEO, UNIC UNIC is dedicated to communicating the value of a vibrant cinema-going culture and its resulting economic, cultural, and social contributions. Our core mission is to celebrate and promote the diversity of the European cinema sector—and...

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas (CICAE), and Europa Cinemas have released a report entitled “Box Office and Beyond: The Cultural, Social and Economic Impact of Cinema.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT This joint report...

Morocco has been announced as the recipient of the CineEurope 2024 Guest Country of Honour Award. The award, to be accepted by Minister for Youth, Culture and Communication of Morocco, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, will be presented at the CineEurope Opening...

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the trade body representing the interests of cinema operators across 39 European territories, and Boxoffice Pro, the world’s leading trade publication covering the global theatrical exhibition industry, today published the third edition of the...

Kinepolis Group NV, the Belgian company operating 109 cinemas and 1,131 screens worldwide, has been named the 2024 recipient of the CineEurope Milestone Award, given in recognition of its outstanding accomplishments within European cinema exhibition. The award will be presented...

Clare Binns, managing director of both Picturehouse Cinemas and its prize-winning distribution arm Picturehouse Entertainment, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award, given each year in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to European cinema...

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), representing European cinema operators and trade associations, has released 2023 box office and admissions data for its 39 territories. The figures represent the first assessment of European cinemas’ performance last year, based on preliminary...

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...