A Cinema Trade Association Dedicated to The Empowerment of Independent Movie Theaters
Representing 5,000+ Screens in the U.S.
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Helping members reduce expenses and increase revenues
Independents United in the ICA Marketplace
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Serving Small and Mid-sized Exhibitors
Strengthening Relationships between Cinemas and Hollywood Studios
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WHAT WE DO
Empower Independent Movie Theaters
WE are dedicated to the empowerment of independent movie theater owners and operators in North America.
The Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing independent movie theatres throughout the United States and Canada. Our members range from single-screen
hometown theatres and drive-ins to regional circuits and multiplexes, collectively operating nearly 5,000 screens and generating more than $1 billion in annual box office revenue.
Founded by independents for independents, the ICA exists to ensure that independently owned movie theatres have a strong voice, access to valuable resources, and a seat at the table in the conversations shaping the future of theatrical exhibition.
Through advocacy, industry partnerships, education, business resources, and marketing initiatives, we help independent exhibitors operate stronger, smarter, and more successfully while preserving the unique role they play in communities across North America.
Because when independent cinemas thrive, moviegoing thrive
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HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Our Initiatives
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Cinema Advocacy
It is important for independents to have representation from Hollywood to Washington.
- Develops & Executes Strategy
- Creates Efficiencies
- Promotes Actions
- Enhance Independent Exhibitor Revenue
- Promotes Their Screens
02
ICA Marketplace
The Marketplace has three departments to establish exclusive member benefits.
- Food Service
- Equipment and Technology
- General Purchasing
03
Studio Marketing Partnerships
ICA delivers value to our members and the industry.
- Strategic advocacy and initiatives
- Communicates with industry stakeholders
- Promotes innovative cinema solutions
- Educate and inform public policymakers
- Push the value small business movie theaters
THE FACTS
ICA By The Numbers
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Equivalent U.S Circuit Size
Industry News
ICA Names Byron Berkley Board Member Emeritus Founding leader recognized for decades of service to independent exhibition and his role in helping build the ICA DALLAS, TX (October 8, 2026). The Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA), a leading cinema trade organization representing approximately 5,000 independently operated movie screens across the United States and Canada, today announced…
The Recovery Is Real. But It Isn’t the Same Recovery for Everyone. 93% Recovered Doesn’t Mean 93% Healthy Let’s start with the good news. The industry is having its best year since COVID. Box office is up roughly +20% over last year and has recovered to about 93% of 2019 — the last pre-COVID year…
ICA and MoviePass Launch Collaboration Focused on Supporting Independent Exhibitors and Expanding Moviegoing
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