One question that audiences have is why are Indie theaters so important. Continue reading to learn why independent theatres are such an important component of our creative and social communities and why ensuring that everyone has access to repertory film should be a top concern.
Helps Support Local Communities
All a person has to do is purchase a ticket at their local cinema, and, voila, they’ve just helped keep that theater alive and well. Every indie movie and theater has its own fan base. There’s a reason why movie theaters attract dedicated regulars: these (rad) individuals have discovered an atmosphere they enjoy and wish to support. Every movie theater has its own atmosphere, so all a person has to do is find one they enjoy and support.
Broaden Minds
Nobody will ever be able to see every single film ever created. That’s how many there are, and the number is increasing every day. The argument is that there are so many movies to discover and so many theatres to see.
Worst case, people end up seeing a film that they dislike. They see a film that captivates them and inspires them to learn more in the best-case scenario. But don’t worry, no matter which theatre one visits, they’ll be discovering with other film fans who are always willing to help.
People Try Something Different
Want to know what’s wonderful about having film gaps? People can fill them with whatever you want. Someday, one of those films that a person didn’t get to see will be shown in a repertory cinema in their area.
That means they will have the enviable opportunity to view that movie for the first time on a huge screen, in front of an audience – which is wonderful and how all movies should be experienced for the first time. It’s a much more enjoyable experience than watching it alone at home.
Make New Friends
Going to the local theater and starting a conversation with the concessions girl or somebody else in the movie theater about films could seem a little strange. The nice thing about independent theaters is that the audience is made up of die hard film enthusiasts, who would welcome the opportunity to chat about the film with anyone.