In light of the upcoming European Parliament elections in June 2024, UNIC has released its Manifesto, outlining key points vital for sustaining a healthy European cinema industry. Sharing recent box office numbers and admissions, the manifesto emphasises the importance of exclusive theatrical release windows and territoriality. UNIC also stresses the need to combat film theft, asserting their detrimental impact on the industry's growth . The manifesto positions cinemas as cultural hubs, fostering community, economic growth, and innovation. It urges support from policymakers to protect and celebrate the essence and diversity of European cinema and ensure that audiences can continue to enjoy films on the Big Screen.
ResourcesNewsNews Blog
< back to overview
UNIC Unveils its Manifesto

European Film & Audiovisual Sector Organisations Call for Strengthening the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme
As organisations working across the European film and audiovisual sector, we represent film and TV directors,...
Recipients of 2025 CineEurope Gold Awards Announced
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM AND NEW JERSEY, USA — May 2025: The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and the Film Expo...
UNIC at the Expert Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Media and Creative Sectors
UNIC was pleased to attend the conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Media and Creative Sectors,...