Brussels, Belgium: 26 July 2012: UNIC, the International Union of Cinemas, has today expressed its deep concern about the recent decision of the Spanish Government to more than double VAT on cinema tickets from 8 to 21 per cent.
Press releases
UNIC ELECTS PHIL CLAPP AS PRESIDENT AND APPOINTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This refresh of the association’s board follows UNIC’s organisational transformation which saw it move from Paris to Brussels in 2011, sign up new company members and strengthen its profile amongst EU decision-makers and the wider international motion picture industry.
Cinema exhibitors call onto European leaders to recognise and promote cinemas in the digital age
The International Union of Cinemas (“UNIC”) this week met European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes, representatives of the Culture and Legal Affairs Committees of the European Parliament and other high-ranking EU officials. Brussels, 26 Apr 2013.
UNIC Launches European Cinema Retail Group
This month and with support from Coca-Cola, The International Union for Cinemas launches the European Cinema Retail Group to share best practice and test innovative retail concepts. Read the full Press Release here (English Version)
Letter to European Ministers of Culture on the Protection and Promotion of European Cinemas
Brussels, 11.12.2012. UNIC, CICAE and Europa Cinemas sent a joint letter to European ministers of culture to draw attention to their shared concerns regarding certain European policy developments in relation to film and cinema exhibition.