As the world’s only program dedicated to the advancement and global network building of independent and arthouse cinema, ACT brings together cinema professionals from across the globe for a week-long intensive workshop focused on running and enhancing arthouse movie theatres, advancing film culture, and strengthening the industry. In 2024, the event attracted cinema professionals from over 28 countries, making Berlin a focal point for the global arthouse community.
For its 22nd edition, the training will be hosted at a dynamic event campus in Berlin. The Arthouse Cinema Training is generously supported by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, the Berlin Senate Chancellery, and the FFA.
Applications are now open: www.cicae.org.
The programme’s primary language of instruction is English.
The Training’s participation fee of 1,785.00 Euro (including VAT) covers:
• The classes and training materials
• Hotel accommodation near the seminar venue for the duration of the training
• Breakfast and lunches during the event
The training is aimed at:
• Employees, programme designers, and operators of arthouse cinemas seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills
• Cinema operators looking to open an arthouse cinema or transition their current cinema into an arthouse model
• Employees of festivals, distributors, and institutions interested in learning more about the arthouse sector
“The fact that you get this diverse group of people from all over the world together toshare and discuss their experiences in what is quite a niche industry, that alone is so incredibly inspiring. And on top of that there's the actual program with leading industry experts sharing their knowledge. What's not to love?”, says Ruben Bax, Castellum, Netherlands (Trainee 2024- Berlin Edition).
Since its inception in 2003, more than 1,100 independent cinema operators and industry experts from 60 countries have participated in the program. Many of whom have gone on to become leading professionals in the audiovisual sector. The skills and inspiration gained during the program have enabled them to not only excel in their careers but also launch successful initiatives, many of which began during the training. Their continued success highlights the lasting impact of the program and its role in shaping the future of the industry.
This year’s training will provide participants with an engaging blend of workshops, lectures, masterclasses, and exclusive industry visits. These activities will give attendees the chance to exchange experiences, network, and explore the latest trends and developments within the industry. The program is designed to equip participants with new approaches to promoting and sustaining arthouse cinema.
The CICAE is committed to ensuring that talented individuals from all backgrounds have the opportunity to take part in the training. Application for scholarships are available. If you are unable to privately fund your course fees, we encourage you to apply for support—our team is here to help and welcomes applications from those who could benefit from this assistance.
For more information and interview requests, please contact:
Valentin Jassin
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The CICAE (Confédération Internationale des Cinémas d’Art et d’Essai) is a non-profit association representing over 2,400 arthouse cinemas with more than 4,200 screens across 45 countries. Established in 1955, the CICAE works to strengthen the arthouse cinema sector and promote cultural diversity in cinemas and film festivals globally. It unites 15 national and regional arthouse cinema networks, along with individual cinemas not yet represented by national networks, and festivals worldwide.
