access CINEMA supports significant and innovative regional cultural cinema programming in Ireland. Our members exist in many different venues, and screen on a number of formats including 35mm, 16mm and DVD. These local film groups promote and screen films, both Irish and international, that would otherwise not be seen by regional audiences.

Experienced and informed staff assist member groups by providing appropriate advice to local programmers on film selection as well as technical information on projection and presentation standards. We maintain contacts with distributors, block book and ship films and supply promotional material, all of which provides a framework that allows local communities to present strong and ongoing regional cultural cinema exhibition. Our success relies on developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of local organisations including arts centres, so as to facilitate and increase access to non-mainstream film exhibition.

These partnerships are often unique to the individual area's requirements and circumstances. We are continuing to seek new opportunities to expand the provision of cultural cinema regionally. If you would like to know more about how we can help you to develop film exhibition in your area please contact us.

access CINEMA is a member of the International Federation of Film Societies.