CINEMA TRAINING CENTRAL FLASH

TRAINING - MORE CRITICAL AT THIS TIME THAN EVER BEFORE

Relevant training for a cinema's management and staff is a critical necessity. Today, cinemas are at a fork in the road. They can proceed on the old path of simply exhibiting films or take a new road that will begin to transform their cinema into a multi-dimensional entertainment venue.

Training programs which focus on effectively marketing and branding your cinema, the introduction and management of new products and activities, the re-assessment and enhancement of concession and other revenue generators, and the profitable use and implementation of digital technology are vital.

To accomplish this requires learning new skills and techniques through expert training and counselling which is available only at Cinema Training Central.

CTC SEPTEMBER 2006 TRAINING PROGRAMS SCHEDULE

September 18 & 19 - Primary Technical Training (2 Days)
18 - 20 - Advanced Projection Training (3 Days)
18 & 19 - Operating A Cinema (2 Days)
19 - 21 - Advanced Audio Training (3 Days)
20 - Marketing Your Cinema (1 Day)
20 & 21 - Intermediate Technical Training (2 Days)
21 - Maximizing Concession Profits (1 Day)
22 - Alternative Content & Digital Cinema (1 Day)
22 - Modern Cinema Design & Planning (1 Day)

For information on registration, travel, lodging, and in-depth course descriptions, contact CTC at 800-448-1656 or email: entequip@aol.com.

CHANGES IN 2007
While enhancing and updating the core courses we will be adding new courses in 2007. Look for a number of surprises, including:

Tech Training Courses Specific To Women
Currently CTC's technical training courses are dominated by men - over 90% of all tech training participants are male. However, as more and more women are filling theatre management and operations positions it is critical that they obtain a working (if not thorough) knowledge of the technical and mechanical aspects of a cinema.

To address this, CTC will be offering technical training tailored for women. The courses will be designed by and taught by women and structured for women currently working in or wanting to enter the cinema exhibition industry.

Organizing & Managing A Digital Film Festival
Recently I was asked to be a judge at a new film festival - the Endless Mountains Digital Film Fest - managed by the Bradford County Regional Arts Council of Pennsylvania. The festival was sponsored by 5 cinemas in the region, as well as, businesses and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Based upon the entries submitted - by individuals aged 12 to adult - this festival is destined to be a great success.

Because of what's involved in the setup, planning, marketing, and logistics of even a small film fest, a one-day training course on organizing and managing a digital film festival will be offered next year.

SUMMER 2006 ISSUE OF THE MARQUEE

The Summer 2006 issue of The Marquee is attached to this email as a pdf file. If you are on our regular mailing list a hard copy will be sent to you. If for some reason you cannot open or print the pdf file or if you would like to receive an original hard copy of The Marquee, please provide your post address.

Hope all is well.

Jim Lavorato - Entertainment Equipment Corporation

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