Health & Fitness
Art House Convergence 2013
An article sharing data from a survey conducted of independent art house theaters in America.
There are over 200 art house theaters in the United States that are independently owned and operated. This year’s 6th annual Art House Convergence (AHC) drew 350 participants up from the 12 initial members that started the conference in 2006 to take place near the Sundance Film Festival.
One of the highlights of AHC is the survey compiled by the Bryn Mawr Film Institute and presented by its executive director, Juliet Goodfriend. Using data compiled from 87 respondents:
-- 60% of the theaters are in urban areas
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-- 90% are independent, 78% are non-profit
-- 87% of the patrons are non-student adults
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-- Most venues were at least slightly profitable or broke even
Above all, it was proven again this year that the art-house world has something going for it that multiplexes will never have: community. As noted in the AHC program guide this year, “art house theaters will remain alive and well and be especially vital if operated and supported as a community-based cultural institution.”
Article taken from data presented by Jeff Berg in FilmComment.com
