Membership
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ICA is dedicated to the empowerment of independent movie theater owners and operators in North America. Established by independents for independents, we are leading the charge to champion the importance of indies to a dynamic and vibrant motion picture industry. As we gain more members, our voice grows stronger and the value of the alliance to our industry increases.
Did you know?
ICA members can take advantage of the great deals negotiated by the Cinema Buying Alliance. As an exclusive ICA benefit, CBA combines the strength and numbers of our members to develop partnerships and programs that provide you with national account pricing and rebates on seats, light bulbs, services, and more. Join ICA today and see how CBA can bring the highest value and savings to your cinema.
What Is An Independent?
Any independent exhibitor may join the ICA. An “independent exhibitor” is basically what you would expect, as more specifically defined for legal reasons as follows:
- A company engaged in the operation of at least one cinema or drive-in for the exhibition of motion pictures for public entertainment.
- Not publicly traded, owned by a studio, a film distributor or other major content supplier.
- Operating no more than 500 screens.
- Not owned in whole or in part by a national or regional cinema circuit having a theatrical revenue share of more than 2 percent.