The League of Historic American Theatres announces the next in its series of professional development/networking forums to celebrate best practices in preserving and sustaining historic theatres:

Film Exhibition in the 21st Century: Programming Forum for Historic Theatres

November 2-4, 2008 at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan

REGISTER NOW!

For all details and to register, go to:  http://www.lhat.org/programs_services/education.asp#annarbor

CONTENT:  A new forum for historic theatre managers, staff and board members to learn from colleagues how to enhance the film program of your historic theatre!  Join seasoned historic theatre managers and film programming professionals in discussions of how to solve complicated programming problems, pick up marketing tricks and techniques, and gain a better understanding of both digital and celluloid cinema equipment and exhibition techniques.  Plus, learn the important role of film education in developing audiences for your historic theatre.  Topics will include:

• Real world solutions to "Reel World" problems Digital cinema and how your theatre can afford to install digital equipment now
• Successful film programming in communities of all sizes Marketing films to attract audiences, young and old
• Fundraising and sponsorships to support film programs
• Education programs to develop media literacy
• Best practices in cinema marketing and programming, including digital and celluloid presentations

For all details and to register, go to: : http://www.lhat.org/programs_services/education.asp#annarbor