AUSTRALIA: Christie has entered into a three-year agreement with Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA) to support its annual conference as the exclusive projection partner from 2025 to 2027. Reflecting this partnership, the event has been officially rebranded as “ICA Conference: Projected by Christie.”

ICA Conference: Projected by Christie this year took place from April 29 to May 2 at Palace Cinemas Moore Park, a contemporary four-screen cinema complex nestled within Sydney’s vibrant Entertainment Quarter. Among the highlights of the conference was a showcase of the advanced Christie CP2411-RBe cinema projector on a 12-meter-wide screen, delivering a captivating visual experience that highlights the latest in projection innovation. In addition, Olga Aleksan, Christie’s Senior Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, was a scheduled as a featured speaker at the conference on April 30, to present Christie’s latest innovations and case studies, including Palace Cinemas’ recent acquisition of CineLife+ RBe enhanced laser projectors. A recipient of the prestigious Mark Sarfaty CEO Award 2024 for her contributions to ICA, Aleksan’s session aimed to highlight how these projectors at Palace Central Cinema Sydney—installed by Hoyts Cinema Technology Group—played a key role as a primary screening venue during SXSW Sydney 2024 and continue to support ICA and the Australian cinema industry.

“ICA and Christie share a common goal—ensuring independent cinemas across Australia continue to thrive through access to the best available technology,” said Brett Rosengarten, Chief Executive Officer of ICA. “Christie has been a valued partner in supporting and strengthening our industry, and we are delighted to have them as our exclusive projection partner. We look forward to showcasing their latest advancements at our conference.”

Christie has been a trusted partner of ICA for over a decade, playing a crucial role in advancing the independent cinema sector. By supporting ICA’s Virtual Print Fee (VPF) agreement and ICA Network Operations Center (NOC) in Melbourne, Christie has ensured seamless technical support for ICA members. This new agreement further cements its long-standing commitment to the independent cinema community.

Han Kim, Vice President of Sales, APAC, Christie, added, “Our unwavering dedication to ICA and its members is at the heart of this partnership. We take pride in equipping independent cinemas with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient projection solutions such as the CP2411-RBe, ensuring they continue to mesmerize audiences with exceptional moviegoing experiences for years to come.”