PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST ANNUAL BULLETIN FOR THE MOST RECENT LISTING OF CINEMAS THAT HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THEY ACCEPT THE CINEMA PIONEERS CARD
If changes of policy occur, we will post these on our Social Media pages.
The National Executive Committee of the Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers would like to remind you of the current terms and conditions of use of your Cinema Pioneers Card at various cinemas.
· Hoyts, Event, Village and Palace cinemas – and their associated sites – now require a small “gold coin” contribution for each ticket issued to a Cinema Pioneer presenting their Membership Card.
· We believe that Reading Cinemas have not changed their policy and will continue to provide complimentary tickets as per the traditional terms of entry. If changes are brought to our attention, we will advise Members in our annual bulletin, published in October.
· The Independent Cinema Association (ICA) is not able to advise an all-encompassing policy for their members. As such, some cinemas may implement a gold coin contribution and others may not. The contributions raised will support various charities including the Mark Sarfaty Cinema and Performing Arts Benevolent Fund and some of the funds raised may be allocated in part to support the work of Australian Cinema Pioneers.
· Some non-aligned independent Cinemas may ask for a gold coin contribution and others may not.
This change in policy was implemented by some – but not all – exhibitors in 2021 to enable them to continue to donate to the many charities they have traditionally supported for many years, including Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Societies. Even now, the Exhibition sector slowly continues to recover from the devastating impact that Covid has had on the industry.
This has not been a decision made by the National Executive Committee, as The Society does not dictate the conditions of use of the Cinema ID Card. The card is a privilege extended to Cinema Pioneers by exhibitors and distributors for which, on behalf of our members, we are very grateful.
If you are unsure of a Cinema’s policy, we strongly suggest you always check with the venue prior to your visit, and perhaps carry a couple of $2 coins just in case.
As complimentary cinema admissions are a privilege extended to Members of The Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers by Exhibition and Distribution companies, the National Executive Committee hopes you will continue to attend your usual cinemas and asks that you accept this policy in good faith.
ROSS BARNARD, National Secretary/Treasurer
On behalf of the National Executive Committee