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How Theatres are Eventizing the Moviegoing Experience

Mar 7, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

Movie theatres anchor communities of all sizes, run by enterprising individuals with a collective passion for bringing people together and making each moviegoing experience an event. A panel of exhibition experts will share insider stories, research and data on how community connections, elevated concessions and rewards, live entertainment, creator engagement, alternative content, must-have merchandise, and in-theatre activations are all contributing to the magic of the big screen.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Bryan Braunlich

The Cinema Foundation

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Traci Hanlon

Cinergy Entertainment

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Valarie Rico

Santikos Entertainment

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Andrew Thomas

Moonstruck Drive-In

Primary Access
Film & TV Badge
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Secondary Access
Music Badge