DIGITAL CINEMA in the Czech Republic Olga Raitoralová Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic 21st October 2009, Rome
Film market in the Czech Republic (2008) 200 new released films 26 czech features Admissions (40% czech films) Box office 47 mil. EUR Multiplex share 66 % in admissions 84 % in box office
Cinemas in the Czech Republic (2009) 487 classic cinemas 496 screens seats 24 multiplexes 196 screens seats 99 outdoor cinemas
Digital cinemas in the Czech Republic (2009) 35 digital cinema screens 9 single screen cinemas 26 screens in multiplexes 21 new digital cinemas coming soon Problems in expansion High investments Lack of digital films
Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic Cinema database Information on all cinemas, situation Base for the strategic plan Informative function Working group for the digital transition coordination Digital transition plan Financial models, costs Final informative material
The State Fund for Support and Development of Cinematography Strategy based on the working group results Cinema classification Programme diversity 1st phase September cinemas, total 1 mil. € 2nd phase November 2009
Perspectives Approx. time frame – 5 yrs. Active approach of the exhibitors Technology compatibility Quality and secure projections Digital transition is not a choice but necessity
Thank you Olga Raitoralová