Art House Convergence

We're looking forward to gathering with everyone next week at IND/EX in Chicago! As we move into the next phase of AHC memberships, we’re excited to share a few updates with you ahead of our transition to a paid program. Over the past year, the Board has worked to update AHC's membership with the goal of continuing to evolve the organization while supporting our passionate community of exhibitors. Our updated membership program will come into effect on September 1 and will include new benefits, perks, and access to ongoing events. As previously mentioned, all existing memberships will expire on June 30 with the option to review your plan for an annual fee. For more info on membership plans, payments, and upcoming deadlines please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghcdRAkc. We are extremely excited for the future, and are grateful to all of our members who continue to participate in the AHC community.

Art House Convergence (AHC) is thrilled to announce the return of Art House Theater Day on Thursday, July 25th. For one day only, the organization will bring a series of independent films to theaters across the country to celebrate the art house community and its commitment to preserving the power of cinematic storytelling. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gn5tEXKZ Cinemas interested in participating sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gUyine8P

Still on the fence about attending IND/EX? Passes are nearly sold out and limited spots remain - now is the time to register by following the link in our bio (before it’s too late 🤯😱) ✨Bringing together all aspects of the festival and independent exhibitor sector - operations, programming, education, development, distributors, vendors, community engagement, and more - IND/EX is a critical hub of network and relationship building, industry growth, market development, and cultural advancement.✨ Learn more at indiefilmex.org

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✨ There are just 8 weeks left to register for IND/EX at the regular rate. ✨ Registering now saves you $200 over the "last call" rate. The IND/EX team is cooking up some truly excellent programming (more than 30 sessions and workshops!) and is beyond excited to bring back some of our favorite social events like: 🎞 Art House Tales at the Music Box Theatre: presentations by five art house and film festival organizations on their unique stories 🎥 Trailer Wars: bracket-style competition to see which theater or festival is cooking up the most creative trailers 🎵 Film Trivia and Karaoke: friendly competition and an opportunity to showcase the stellar talent in our field 🎉 Closing Night Party: our celebration of YOU and all the work you’ve put in to our community Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gCsRQDFT

The IND/EX programming committee is thrilled to share the framework for this year’s conference. While we are currently deep in work assessing internal and external programming and are eager to share some insights into our plans so you can make a more informed decision in registering with Early Bird rates expiring TODAY at 11:59PM PST. Take advantage of this steep discount and reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gV2ipm9j What can I expect from the program? The conference programming will address the following areas: accessibility, audience development, belonging and inclusion, community engagement, innovation and adaptation, leadership, organizational development, staff well-being, sustainability and financial health, and more.    Sessions and workshops will emphasize case studies, real-world examples, dynamic presentations, and thoughtful experts. Our committee is dedicated to developing a program which provides not just knowledge acquisition, but space to synthesize and network with your colleagues.    With more than thirty sessions and workshops in development, here is a sneak peek of just a few we’ve been working on:    - A workshop on curatorial justice and practicing your programming values with Karim Ahmad of Restoring the Future - A session on narrating our post-COVID recovery to our communities, alongside deeper conversations on resilience, redefining success, and how to sustain change - A presentation on the popular Science on Screen grant program, with audience development case studies by participating theaters - An in-depth look at our Economic Impact and Audience Reach through a study led by Keri Putnam with support from Sara Archambault at Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and internal studies facilitated by Art House Convergence and Film Festival Alliance - A workshop on strategies and best practices for accessibility at your organization - A session building a lab program and how filmmaker education can deepen your impact and reach - A session on building a culture of philanthropy at your organization, across all departments and levels, to increase staff engagement and develop trust - A session diving into succession planning, going beyond top leadership and addressing institutional knowledge at all levels - A skills-based workshop covering onboarding and off-boarding workers, from seasonal to temporary to permanent full-time folks, digging into the logistics and best practices involved - A session on where our marketing dollars are going, with best practices on customer acquisition versus customer retention - A workshop on building a sustainable workflow for print traffic, whether you are a single-day festival or a year-round art house

Due to popular demand: Early bird pricing has been extended! Take advantage of ONE MORE WEEK to save big on early bird passes to IND/EX 2024 at the early bird rate of $480 (or $400 for FFA & AHC members). After Wednesday, March 6th at 11:59 PM PST the prices rise to $500 for members, $600 for non-members. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gZEeN_62

2 days left to take advantage of early bird!  There's only TWO DAYS left to snag your pass to IND/EX at the earlybird rate of $480 (or $400 for FFA & AHC members). After Wednesday, the prices rise to $500 for members, $600 for non-members. Take advantage of this steep discount and reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gCsRQDFT    Don't miss the chance to join us June 25-28 in Chicago for the Independent Film Exhibition Conference, where we're taking the conversations BEYOND FRAMES to facilitate fresh connections across the independent film exhibition landscape.

There's only one week left to snag your pass to IND/EX at the earlybird rate of $480 (or $400 for FFA & AHC members). After next Wednesday, the prices rise to $500 for members, $600 for non-members. Take advantage of this steep discount and reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gCsRQDFT 

Tomorrow is the deadline for indie and arthouse cinemas to submit for the 2024 Industry Landscape Survey (and potentially win a complimentary IND/EX registration)! We cannot do it without your input! Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/ghUqKGBn