Why some cinemas thrive as cultural hubs

Against the odds, many local cinemas continue to prosper. The key is community, and this is how they make it happen.

5 May 2016 12:00

David Tiley

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Image: Deckchair Cinema in Darwin.

From dream palace to fleapit and back again, the independent Australian cinema is changing before your very eyes.

While multiplexes rule the shopping centres, many regional independent cinemas are carving a place as the beating heart of their communities.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.