Pandora’s digital box: Art house, smart house David Bordwell is the Jacques Ledoux Professor of Film Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His full blog on digital transition, which he writes with his wife, Kristin Thompson, can be found at http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/. Blog republished with permission from David Bordwell   The Art Theater, Champaign, Illinois. Photo by Sanford Hess, reproduced [...]

This week’s Spotlight AHC takes a look at the Indiana University Cinema, located (you guessed it) on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. On the eve of the cinema’s first anniversary, director Jon Vickers answers our questions below. Please give us a brief history of your organization and the types of films you [...]

With great sadness, we acknowledge the passing of our legendary colleague Bingham Ray, an institution in the independent film world. Bingham’s foundational contributions to our community played an indelible role in making independent film what it is today. All of us at the Art House Convergence offer our support and deepest condolences family. His legacy [...]

Session Date & Time Thursday, January 19 at 9:30am (Grindlewald) Session Description How can you maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your Art House concession stand? The Proctor Company is a leader in the design, fabrication and installation of food service facilities and equipment that enhances the profitability of theaters and excites the experience of [...]

On Thursday, January 19, Ted Hope returns to the Convergence to share his thoughts on where the Art House Convergence and the community-based, mission-driven cinema exhibition movement sits four years after his first visit. Also, from his vantage point as one of the most knowledgeable people in the independent film business, we can expect to [...]

Interested in applying for a Science on Screen grant? Learn how at tomorrow’s 10:45am session, lead by staff members of the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Science on Screen: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant Program The Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Science on Screen series has expanded film and scientific literacy with this popular program, now in its eighth [...]

If you’re at the Zermatt Resort, you’ll be able to view this trailer reel in our Art House Lounge, but those who can’t make it out to Utah can take a peek at it here: 2012 Art House Convergence Distributing Sponsor Trailer Reel Many thanks to our wonderful Distributing Sponsors: Adopt Films ATO Pictures Eammon [...]

Tomorrow (Tuesday, January 17) at 3:30pm, join Ira Deutchman for an overview of social media tools that you can use to support your art house. The official session description is as follows: Social Media for the Art House Twitter, Facebook and Blogs — oh my! The panel will explore such questions as: How is social [...]

This week’s Spotlight AHC takes a look at the Tropic Cinema. Located in Key West, the Tropic Cinema is South Florida’s only nonprofit, independent multiplex. Executive Director Matthew Helmerich answers our questions below. Please give us a brief history of your organization and the types of films you show. The Tropic Cinema opened its doors [...]

The 2012 Art House Convergence kicks off today! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (#AHC12) for the latest news and updates. Registration opens at 3pm. Here’s a full listing of the day’s schedule: 3 to 9pm: Registration and conference office open Pick up your credentials and other goodies at registration. Coat room in St. [...]