As Singapore’s cinemas fade to black, is this the end of the road?
Innovation, having a niche, and even looking overseas for inspiration, could be ways to survive
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[SINGAPORE] The exit of indie player The Projector from Cineleisure, coming on top of Cathay Cineplexes’ recent rental woes, has heightened fears that the local cinema industry is at a crossroads.
Industry watchers say cinema players must up their game through an improved experience and partnerships; they should also look overseas for inspiration.
Last Friday (Aug 1), The Projector announced its departure from its Golden Village (GV) collaboration at Cineleisure, a larger venue than its original location in Golden Mile Tower, where it has now resumed screenings after a pause in May.
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