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CELEBRATING THE BIG SCREEN EXPERIENCE AT CINEEUROPE 2022

CineEurope 2022, Barcelona: 20 June 2022 – Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of...


UNIC ISSUES INDUSTRY RALLYING CALL WITH CINEMAS SET TO STORM BACK IN 2022

Brussels: Friday 14 January 2022 - The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the industry grouping...


DSA: Disappointing IMCO vote, but a genuinely safe and trustworthy online environment is still possible

Members of the IMCO committee approved today the committee report on the proposal for a regulation on a Single...


A WELCOME BUDGETARY INCREASE FOR CREATIVE EUROPE/MEDIA, AN ESSENTIAL PROGRAMME FOR THE RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE EUROPEAN FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL SECTOR IN COVID-19 TIMES

As organisations working across the European film and audiovisual sector, we represent film and TV authors,...


GLOBAL CINEMA FEDERATION URGES GOVERNOR CUOMO TO ALLOW NEW YORK MOVIE THEATERS TO OPEN

No COVID-19 cases linked to movie theaters anywhere in the world; New York’s continued closure threatens the...


Sustainability Project: Winners announced

Brussels: 13 October 2020 – ‘A Greener Screen’ and ‘ABLE’ have been announced during the 2020 edition of the...


European cinemas voice disappointment and dismay over Disney decision

Brussels: 12 October 2020 – Following the decision by Walt Disney Studios to release Pixar’s ‘Soul’ directly...


UNIC: Survival of cinemas at stake

Brussels: 5 August 2020 – The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing cinema trade...


Investing in Europe’s next generation by investing in culture

As the EU has started discussing the proposed recovery plan, 99 organisations from across Europe’s cultural...


Time to put words into action! Europe’s cultural and creative sectors call for ambitious EU budgetary measures to get through the COVID-19 crisis

Europe’s cultural and creative sectors were among the first and hardest hit by the unprecedented COVID-19...


Circumstances around Trolls World Tour do not justify wholesale changes to the business model

Brussels: 29 April 2020 – The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema...


Joint Film and Audiovisual Sector COVID-19 Statement

The film and audiovisual sector in Europe calls for urgent action by EU and Member State decision-makers to...


GLOBAL CINEMA FEDERATION CALLS FOR UNITY AND SUPPORT

7 April 2020 - Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Brussels


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT CINEEUROPE 2020

During this unprecedented time, we hope that you, your colleagues and families are staying safe and healthy.


UNIC urges national government support for European cinemas during COVID-19 crisis

Brussels: 24 March 2020 – The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema...


Let’s stick together: the long-term health of the European cinema sector - and all of those who work in it - demands unity and responsibility

Brussels: 20 March 2020 – The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema...


CineEurope 2020 announcement

On Behalf of the CineEurope Team.


ODEON CINEMAS GROUP TO RECEIVE “INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITOR OF THE YEAR” AWARD AT CINEEUROPE 2020

NEW YORK, NY – ODEON Cinemas has been named as the 2020 recipient of the “International Exhibitor of the Year”...


RECORD 1.34 BILLION VISITS TO EUROPEAN CINEMAS IN 2019

Brussels: 17 February 2020 – The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema...


UNIC VOICES SUPPORT FOR NATO DIGITAL CINEMA TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION PROGRAM

BRUSSELS, 7 OCTOBER 2019: The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the trade body representing cinema...


Venice Biennale - UNIC calls for films selected in competition at leading film festivals and awards to receive a full theatrical release

BRUSSELS, 25 JULY 2019: The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), representing cinema associations -...


UNIC LAUNCHES THIRD EDITION OF WOMEN’S CINEMA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

CineEurope 2019, Barcelona: 19 June 2019 - The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema...


UNIC ELECTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Barcelona: 18 June 2019 – The General Assembly of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European...


CINEMA SECTOR TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING AUDIENCES TOGETHER ALL OVER THE WORLD, SAYS UNIC CEO

CineEurope 2019, Barcelona: 17 June 2019 – Laura Houlgatte, CEO of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC),...


UNIC’S 2019 ANNUAL REPORT CELEBRATES CINEMA-GOING IN EUROPE

CineEurope 2019, Barcelona: 17 June 2019 - The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema...


RECIPIENTS OF 2019 CINEEUROPE GOLD AWARDS ANNOUNCED

BRUSSELS, NEW YORK – 23 April 2019: The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and the Film Expo Group are...


Blitz-CineStar to receive "International Exhibitor of the Year" Award at CineEurope 2019

NEW YORK, NY – Blitz-CineStar has been named as the 2019 recipient of the “International Exhibitor of the...


UNIC calls for films selected in competition at leading film festivals to receive a full theatrical release

BRUSSELS – 15 February 2019: The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) calls for films selected in competition...


OVER 1.25 BILLION CINEMA-GOERS IN EUROPE FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Brussels: 6 February 2019 – The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema...


Peter Fornstam to receive 2019 UNIC Achievement Award

BRUSSELS, NEW YORK – 1 February 2019: Peter Fornstam, Founder & Managing Director of Svenska Bio and Chairman...


Joint statement supporting the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme

Alongside organisations working across the European audiovisual sector and in light of ongoing discussions...


Full theatrical release vital for audiences says UNIC

UNIC added its own voice to those seeking to ensure that films selected for competition at leading film...


Investment, innovation and diversity the hallmark of our industry, says UNIC President

During his keynote address at CineEurope 2018, Phil Clapp, UNIC President, reflected on the success of a...


UNIC launches second edition of Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme at CineEurope 2018

The programme represents UNIC’s flagship initiative to address the need to encourage and empower female...


UNIC’s 2018 Annual Report Celebrates Thriving European Cinema Exhibition Sector

UNIC today published its Annual Report, examining key cinema trends across the 37 territories represented by...


European Cinema Industry Sees Further Growth in 2017

As every year, UNIC released its provisional update on admissions and box office revenues across Europe for...


UNIC Launches Ground-Breaking Mentoring Scheme

The programme will provide six rising female European cinema professionals with the unique opportunity to...


Leading Cinema Operators Launch Global Trade Body

The world’s leading cinema operators announced at CineEurope the establishment of the Global Cinema...


Diversity and Innovation Key to Success for European Cinema Industry, Says UNIC President

During a keynote address at CineEurope 2017, UNIC President Phil Clapp has highlighted the importance of...


UNIC’S 2017 Annual Report Celebrates Continued Growth and Innovation in European Cinema Exhibition

One week before CineEurope, its official annual convention, the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the...


UNIC Announces New Chief Executive

UNIC, the trade grouping representing key European cinema operators and trade bodies, has announced that Laura...


UNIC/CICAE Statement - A Bright Future for Cinema

As the international film and cinema community gathers for the Venice International Film Festival, and in the...