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Future Cinema is a London-based events company specialising in the creation of immersive and social cinema experiences as an alternative to the multiplex. [1]
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Future Cinema is a London-based events company specialising in the creation of immersive and social cinema experiences as an alternative to the multiplex. [1]
Since 2005 Future Cinema has staged large cinema screenings that incorporate aspects of immersive events. Founder Fabien Riggall, describes the idea behind Future Cinema as, "creating an immersive experience in which the audience becomes part of the narrative. It's about creating a social cinema experience where the audience can connect with each other online and at the event." [2]
It has been suggested that the popularity of alternative cinema experiences in general is due to the banality of the multiplex cinema experience. [3]
Future Cinema comprises several subsidiary brands that deliver live, immersive cinema experiences worldwide.
In 2007, Secret Cinema pioneered the form ‘Live Cinema’ by introducing site-specific, immersive experiences based on the settings and actions of popular movies. Secret Cinema is an extension of the normal cinematic experience which places a film screening within extended play-along action utilising actors, sets and narratives that complement the particular film. The first event was a screening of Gus Van Sant's classic Paranoid Park which screened at Southwark Playhouse in London. [4] Recent screenings include The Third Man in 2011, Prometheus (film) in 2012 and Terry Gilliam's Brazil (1985 film) in 2013. Making use of abandoned or disused buildings, Secret Cinema explores narratives as well as space in its productions.
Future Shorts is a short film label founded in 2003 to create a platform for new filmmakers to showcase their work.
The Other Cinema is a global network of pop-up cinemas that aims to bring back a sense of community and a social experience to cinema-going. For its launch, The Other Cinema screened David Lean's Brief Encounter on Valentines Day 2012 which was held at The Troxy in the East End of London. Audiences were encouraged to dress in black-tie and to carry a flower for a lover or a stranger. [5] Creator and Founder of Future Cinema, Fabien Riggall, described the intention of The Other Cinema, "to bring back the idea of local cinema and allow the most important films both old and new to get seen and talked about.” [6]
Secret Screenings was a UK film club aimed at combining unseen films with a live experience for one night only. The identity of the film remained a secret until the time of showing. In July 2012 Secret Screenings showed Searching for Sugarman followed by a performance by the subject of the film, Sixto Rodriguez.
Secret Restaurant was launched London in 2012 in conjunction with St John, a Michelin Star restaurant, for Secret Cinema's run of The Third Man . [7] Initially unaware of what film the immersive experience was based upon, diners ate in a themed environment alongside role-playing actors before viewing a screening of the film.
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The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival is an annual independent film festival held each March in San Jose, California and Redwood City, California. The international festival combines the cinematic arts with Silicon Valley’s innovation. It is produced by Cinequest, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is also responsible for Picture The Possibilities and the distribution label Cinequest Mavericks Studio LLC. Cinequest awards the annual Maverick Spirit Awards. In addition to over 130 world or U.S. premieres from over 30 countries, the festival hosts writer's events including screenwriting competitions, a shorts program, technology and artistic forums and workshops, student programs, and a silent film accompanied on the theatre organ. Founded in 1990 as the Cinequest Film Festival, the festival was rebranded in 2017 as the Cinequest Film & VR Festival and expanded beyond downtown San Jose to Redwood City. It took its present name in 2019.
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SPI Cinemas is an Indian multiplex chain originally owned by the SPI Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company is often lauded for its premium quality and inexpensive pricing. Its theatres, primarily PVR Sathyam, are often used by filmmakers for film premieres and audio launch events. Popcorn served at SPI Cinemas has received considerable praise from film goers and the media. In August 2018, PVR Cinemas had completed the acquisition of SPI Cinemas.
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