17 online and webinars for the cinema industry worldwide, with dates, cities and organisers.
17 events shown
26 November 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Annual series of free online sessions for exhibitor members. The 2026 sessions were building events into a film programme (23 July) and cinema branding (24 September), both available as recordings, and creating safe spaces when screening difficult subjects (26 November).
Online and webinarsFilm Hub South East (Independent Cinema Office)Official site
15 December 2026 · United States · Online
Quarterly hour-long webinar where independent distributors present upcoming releases and booking information to AHC member cinemas. Next sessions December 2026 and March 2027.
Online and webinarsArt House ConvergenceOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · United States · Online
Online session in which independent films without traditional distribution were presented directly to art-house programmers for booking.
Online and webinarsArt House ConvergenceOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Monthly (e.g. Programmers: first Tuesday, 4pm ET; Leadership: second Wednesday, 2pm ET) · United States · Online
Recurring online peer groups for AHC members by role (leadership, programmers, marketing, development, single-screen operators, academic exhibitors) plus a Cinema Startup group for people opening a cinema.
Online and webinarsArt House ConvergenceOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · usually Monthly; October–December 2026 topics to be announced · United States · Online
Monthly educational webinars for AHC member cinemas on programming, marketing, data and operations (2026 topics included Letterboxd, alternative content and audience surveys).
Online and webinarsArt House ConvergenceOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · usually Several free webinars a year, ahead of European Arthouse Cinema Day · last held 29 October 2026 · Europe (pan-European) · Online
Free online workshops for arthouse cinemas taking part in European Arthouse Cinema Day, covering programming, repertory film access, cybersecurity and more. The latest sessions (29 September and 29 October 2026) covered programming and promotion for the 22 November Arthouse Cinema Day.
Online and webinarsCICAE – Arthouse Cinema HubOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Several per year · last held 29 June 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Online equality, diversity and inclusion sessions for exhibitors, covering accessible screenings, community partnerships and relaxed screenings. Many are available afterwards as watch-backs.
Online and webinarsBFI Film Audience Network / Film HubsOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Several per year · last held 11 March 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Online series on environmental sustainability for UK exhibitors, with past sessions on community energy and retrofit fundraising. Aimed at operators trying to cut energy costs and emissions.
Online and webinarsBFI Film Audience Network (delivered by Film Hub North)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually Periodic · last held 14 August 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Informal online meet-ups for community cinema and film society members to share questions and news with the national support body.
Online and webinarsCinema For AllOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Several per year (e.g. January and August 2026) · United States · Online
Occasional webinars from the concessions association on topics such as CinemaCon F&B activities and the annual Expo. Useful briefings for cinema concession managers.
Online and webinarsEntertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B, formerly NAC)Official site
Next dates not announced · last held 29 September 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Interactive online meeting for cinema marketing and audience-development staff, with guest speakers from Watershed and BFI National Seasons, on campaigns and events.
Online and webinarsFilm Hub South West (Watershed)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually Last Thursday of every month · last held 24 September 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Monthly online sessions for South West exhibitor members, covering funding updates, programming, access and upcoming titles, plus peer problem-solving.
Online and webinarsFilm Hub South West (Watershed)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually Several online sessions a year (e.g. distributor campaign presentations, marketing and DCP workshops) · last held 30 September 2026 · Germany · Online
Members-only online training series from Germany's cinema association: distributor campaign presentations, local marketing, programming, DCP creation, inclusion and funding updates.
Online and webinarsHDF KINO e.V.Official site
Next dates not announced · usually Several per year · last held 16 June 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Online talks for festival and cinema programmers run through the ICO's paid International Film Festival Network. Recent sessions covered data-driven programming (June 2026) and building a festival brand (December 2025).
Online and webinarsIndependent Cinema OfficeOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Three times a year · Canada · Online
Online presentations, three times a year, where distributors pitch upcoming releases and booking opportunities to Canadian independent cinemas.
Online and webinarsNetwork of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually Roughly every two months · last held 22 October 2026 · Canada · Online
Online meetings where Canadian independent cinema operators share experiences and problem-solve together. Next sessions October 22 and December 17, 2026.
Online and webinarsNetwork of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually Monthly; next sessions Oct 8, Nov 12 and Dec 10, 2026 · last held 8 October 2026 · Canada · Online
Monthly Zoom training sessions for independent exhibition staff, on topics from ticketing and audience data to opening a new cinema. Free to NICE, AHC and CICAE members.
Online and webinarsNetwork of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE)Official site
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