FAQS

• How much does Cinema United membership cost?

  Cinema United’s dues structure is divided into the following four membership categories.  Dues are assessed annually.  Cinema United’s fiscal year runs from 1-July to 30-June.

  1. U.S. Domestic  The 50 united states and the District of Columbia. Dues are $70 per screen, with a minimum dues payment of $300
  2. U.S. Territory  Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands. Several legislative issues in the United States affect territories governed by U.S. federal law, therefore Cinema United’s lobbying efforts affect these cinemas. Dues are $35.00 per screen, with a minimum dues payment of $300.
  3. Canada  Hollywood studios deal with Canadian exhibitors as domestic companies, and the most important issues for U.S. and Canadian exhibitors overlap. Dues are US$35.00 per screen, with a minimum dues payment of $300.
  4. International  All countries outside of the U.S. and Canada. Several key issues affect all cinemas on a global level (technology, windows, movie theft, etc.), so worldwide collaboration benefits all members. Annual dues are US$15.00 per screen with a $300 dues minimum and a $5,000 dues maximum.
• What are the benefits?

  Cinema United Members Receive:

  Exclusive Content

  • Members only content on Cinema United’s website
  • Quarterly State of the Industry webinars on matters affecting the exhibition industry
  • Educational webinars on topics useful to movie theater owners and operators
  • Members only update reports on legislation and technology developments, as well as distribution and marketing policies
  • Members only quarterly reports on litigation matters affecting the exhibition industry

  Member Discounts

  • Registration discounts to CinemaCon, the Official Convention of Cinema United
  • A complimentary subscription to BoxOffice magazine, the official magazine of Cinema United
  • Member Discounts through HD Supply
  • Free registration to the Cinema United Summit, held in Los Angeles
  • Hotel room discount at the Loews Hollywood Hotel and The Beverly Hilton

  Member Services

  • A full-time professional staff to provide information and guidance to members
  • Washington, D.C. representatives to monitor and influence laws and regulations that affect our members
  • Free ratings materials (posters, placards, decals, brochures)
  • Building consultants to guide exhibition on new developments in the industry’s infrastructure
  • Daily articles digest of news stories relevant to the exhibition industry
• What are the qualifications for joining Cinema United?

  According to Cinema United’s Bylaws, the Association offers the following membership categories:

  Regular Membership is available to any sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other business entity directly engaged in the operation of one or more motion picture exhibition facilities. A Regular Member may be a private or public sector (non-military) nonprofit business entity in the United States of America and its Territories. To qualify, the company must exhibit DCP-encrypted motion pictures authorized with a Key Delivery Message (KDM) and/or exhibit motion pictures via 35mm or 70mm film in one or more fixed locations built for the purpose of motion picture exhibition. A theater must be open and operating for at least 30 days before it is eligible for Regular Membership.

  Prospective Membership is available to companies that are planning to open one or more motion picture exhibition facilities within the next 12 months. Applicants must provide documentation demonstrating their intent and anticipated opening timeline. Upon opening and meeting the requirements for Regular Membership, Prospective Members will transition to Regular Membership.

  Film Buying Membership is available to companies whose primary business is providing film buying services on behalf of motion picture exhibitors. Film Buying Members must represent one or more eligible motion picture exhibition companies and support the exhibition industry through the negotiation and management of film bookings.