Membership
Free Membership
Through July 1, 2021
These are challenging times for the movie theater industry—especially for independent cinema owners and their employees. As an Alliance formed by independents for independents, ICA’s Board of Directors understands the extraordinary and unprecedented challenges facing our industry. As we work together to navigate this health crisis, free membership in the ICA will give you access to the tools and resources to help your company through these unprecedented challenges.

Lynn Kinsella, The Aurora Theatre in East Aurora, New York.
What is an Independnet?
Membership is companywide and offers you and your team many benefits and opportunities designed to level the playing field so independent cinemas can focus on being cultural and economic hubs in their communities.
- Operates 500 or fewer screens
- Represents no more than 2 percent of the domestic box office
- Is not publicly traded or owned by a major content supplier
ICA Benefits You
Membership Pays
Don’t write off ICA membership as another expense. For independent exhibitors, ICA membership means so much more—it means money back in your pocket!
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ICA Marketplace
Join ICA today and take advantage of member discounts on products and services provided as exclusive member benefits through the ICA Marketplace.
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Discounted Processing
ICA has a strategic partnership with Heartland Payment Systems to ensure independents get transparent costs and pricing. When our members do business with Heartland, they have an advocate looking out for their best interests.
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Education & Programming
From ICA Live! to educational webinars and resources, the ICA keeps our members up to date on the latest innovations and industry practices.
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The Weekly Lens
The ICA’s weekly newsletter is delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. The Weekly Lens features news from around the industry and keeps you on the cutting edge of an ever-changing industry.
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