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International Cinema Technology Association
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International Cinema Technology Association
Websiteurl
internationalcinematechnologyassociation.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1971
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersNew York, United States
HQ citystring
New York
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
cinema technology association, motion picture industry, industry trade association, cinema exhibition technology, professional membership services
Industry2 codes
1Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits
CodeBPAGAHAJPrimaryYes
2Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers
CodeTHAHABAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Motion Picture and Video Industries5121
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution7829
Product category
Industry Trade Association
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Membership dues
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

ICTA generates revenue through membership fees from professionals and organizations in the cinema technology industry. Members gain access to exclusive content, events, networking opportunities, and resources.

internationalcinematechnologyassociation.com
Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The International Cinema Technology Association is a professional membership association that provides networking events, educational resources, an International Mentoring Programme, and regional industry awards (EMEA Awards) to cinema technology professionals and organizations worldwide. Founded in 1971, ICTA supports the global motion picture industry community through conventions, seminars, training events, and member-only content rather than selling a discrete commercial software or hardware product.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) is a professional membership organization rather than a product company. It provides networking events (such as the Summer Convention, CinemaCon Reception, and Los Angeles Seminar Series), educational resources, an International Mentoring Programme, and industry awards (EMEA Awards). The association serves cinema technology professionals and has been promoting technological advancements in the motion picture industry since 1971. ICTA does not offer a distinct commercial product platform; its core offerings are member services, events, education, and mentorship programs.

Product and service6 records
1ICTA Membership
CategoryMembership Service
2ICTA Summer Convention
CategoryIndustry Event
3CinemaCon Reception (ICTA 55 Time Machine)
4Los Angeles Seminar Series (LASS)
CategoryIndustry Event
5International Mentoring Programme
Description

Structured mentorship program connecting experienced cinema technology professionals with mentees across the global industry.

6ICTA EMEA Awards
CategoryIndustry Awards
Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership29 partners
1AgileTix
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

2Cinequip
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

3Barco
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

4Callahan Digital Cinema
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

5Christie Digital
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

6CinemaNext
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

7Cinetrain
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

8CJ 4DPLEX
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

9Technicolor
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

10Dolby
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

11DTS
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

12EnsuTec
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

13Everything Cinema
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

14GDC Technology
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

15GoFilex
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

16ICE Theaters
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

17LTI Lighting
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

18Lumma
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

19Meyer Sound
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

20MAG Cinema
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

21Moving Image Tech
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

22QSC
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

23RSEM
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

24Strong Tech
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

25Theater Toolkit
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

internationalcinematechnologyassociation.com
26Tivoli Lighting
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

27Ushio
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

28Venue Valet
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

29Wulf Install
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Peers8 records
1USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology)
TypeDirect peer
Description

USITT is a membership association for performing arts and entertainment technology professionals, producing the USITT Conference and Stage Expo. Comparable nonprofit association model focused on theatre technology and technical training, with overlapping member profiles.

2National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO)
TypeDirect peer
Description

NATO is the principal U.S. trade association for movie theatre owners and operators, serving the same cinema exhibition ecosystem ICTA's members (projection, sound, lighting vendors) sell into. Both are nonprofit trade bodies with a convention-and-policy focus on theatrical exhibition.

3AVIXA (formerly InfoComm International)
TypeDirect peer
Description

AVIXA is the global trade association for the professional audiovisual industry, with overlapping member companies (Christie, QSC, Meyer Sound are dual members) and similar event, education, and standards programs. Directly comparable association business model in adjacent AV technology verticals.

4Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)
TypeEmerging player
Description

TEA is an international nonprofit association for the creators and suppliers of themed entertainment experiences, with overlapping members in lighting, projection, and immersive technology. Comparable association business model, but focused on attractions/venues rather than theatrical cinema.

5Cinema Audio Society (CAS)
TypeDirect peer
Description

CAS is a nonprofit organization of motion picture sound mixers and related cinema audio professionals, focused on education, awards (CAS Awards), and networking. Direct niche peer in the cinema technology association space, particularly in sound.

6CinemaCon
TypeOthers
Description

CinemaCon is the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners and the largest annual gathering of cinema exhibition professionals. ICTA co-locates its CinemaCon Reception with CinemaCon, making it both a strategic partner and the dominant event-format peer in the cinema exhibition space.

7Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA)
TypeDirect peer
Description

ESTA is a nonprofit trade association for entertainment technology services and equipment, producing standards and educational programs in entertainment production and live events. Directly comparable association structure serving adjacent entertainment-technology members.

8Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
TypeDirect peer
Description

SMPTE is the global standards and professional association for the motion picture, television, and digital media engineering community — directly comparable to ICTA as a membership body serving cinema technology professionals, with overlapping scope on projection, image, and audio standards.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

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Number of profiles
No data
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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International Cinema Technology Association

Industry Trade Associationinternationalcinematechnologyassociation.com

International Cinema Technology Association firmographics

Firmographics
Name
International Cinema Technology Association
Legal name
International Cinema Technology Association
Website
https://internationalcinematechnologyassociation.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1971
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

International Cinema Technology Association industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industry Trade Association
NAICS
Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)
SIC
Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)
akta.pro primary industry
Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry
Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers (THAHABAE)

Keywords

  • Cinema technology association
  • Motion picture industry
  • Industry trade association
  • Cinema exhibition technology
  • Professional membership services

Where International Cinema Technology Association is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New York
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

International Cinema Technology Association business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership dues: ICTA generates revenue through membership fees from professionals and organizations in the cinema technology industry. Members gain access to exclusive content, events, networking opportunities, and resources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

International Cinema Technology Association product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The International Cinema Technology Association is a professional membership association that provides networking events, educational resources, an International Mentoring Programme, and regional industry awards (EMEA Awards) to cinema technology professionals and organizations worldwide. Founded in 1971, ICTA supports the global motion picture industry community through conventions, seminars, training events, and member-only content rather than selling a discrete commercial software or hardware product.

Product overview

International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) is a professional membership organization rather than a product company. It provides networking events (such as the Summer Convention, CinemaCon Reception, and Los Angeles Seminar Series), educational resources, an International Mentoring Programme, and industry awards (EMEA Awards). The association serves cinema technology professionals and has been promoting technological advancements in the motion picture industry since 1971. ICTA does not offer a distinct commercial product platform; its core offerings are member services, events, education, and mentorship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • ICTA Membership
  • ICTA Summer Convention
  • CinemaCon Reception (ICTA 55 Time Machine)
  • Los Angeles Seminar Series (LASS)
  • International Mentoring Programme Structured mentorship program connecting experienced cinema technology professionals with mentees across the global industry.
  • ICTA EMEA Awards

Companies that use International Cinema Technology Association

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

International Cinema Technology Association technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

International Cinema Technology Association partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

  • AgileTixminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • CinequipminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • BarcominorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Callahan Digital CinemaminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Christie DigitalminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • CinemaNextminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • CinetrainminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • CJ 4DPLEXminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • TechnicolorminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • DolbyminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • DTSminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • EnsuTecminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Everything CinemaminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • GDC TechnologyminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • GoFilexminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • ICE TheatersminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • LTI LightingminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • LummaminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Meyer SoundminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • MAG CinemaminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Moving Image TechminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • QSCminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • RSEMminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Strong TechminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Theater ToolkitminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Tivoli LightingminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • UshiominorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Venue ValetminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.
  • Wulf InstallminorOthersListed as a sustaining member of ICTA. The nature of the relationship appears to be membership-based support rather than formal partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

International Cinema Technology Association competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology): USITT is a membership association for performing arts and entertainment technology professionals, producing the USITT Conference and Stage Expo. Comparable nonprofit association model focused on theatre technology and technical training, with overlapping member profiles.
  • National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO): NATO is the principal U.S. trade association for movie theatre owners and operators, serving the same cinema exhibition ecosystem ICTA's members (projection, sound, lighting vendors) sell into. Both are nonprofit trade bodies with a convention-and-policy focus on theatrical exhibition.
  • AVIXA (formerly InfoComm International): AVIXA is the global trade association for the professional audiovisual industry, with overlapping member companies (Christie, QSC, Meyer Sound are dual members) and similar event, education, and standards programs. Directly comparable association business model in adjacent AV technology verticals.
  • Cinema Audio Society (CAS): CAS is a nonprofit organization of motion picture sound mixers and related cinema audio professionals, focused on education, awards (CAS Awards), and networking. Direct niche peer in the cinema technology association space, particularly in sound.
  • Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA): ESTA is a nonprofit trade association for entertainment technology services and equipment, producing standards and educational programs in entertainment production and live events. Directly comparable association structure serving adjacent entertainment-technology members.
  • Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE): SMPTE is the global standards and professional association for the motion picture, television, and digital media engineering community — directly comparable to ICTA as a membership body serving cinema technology professionals, with overlapping scope on projection, image, and audio standards.

Emerging players

  • Themed Entertainment Association (TEA): TEA is an international nonprofit association for the creators and suppliers of themed entertainment experiences, with overlapping members in lighting, projection, and immersive technology. Comparable association business model, but focused on attractions/venues rather than theatrical cinema.

Others

  • CinemaCon: CinemaCon is the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners and the largest annual gathering of cinema exhibition professionals. ICTA co-locates its CinemaCon Reception with CinemaCon, making it both a strategic partner and the dominant event-format peer in the cinema exhibition space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

International Cinema Technology Association social profiles

Digital presence

International Cinema Technology Association financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

International Cinema Technology Association leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

International Cinema Technology Association funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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International Cinema Technology Association M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about International Cinema Technology Association

What does International Cinema Technology Association do?

The International Cinema Technology Association is a professional membership association that provides networking events, educational resources, an International Mentoring Programme, and regional industry awards (EMEA Awards) to cinema technology professionals and organizations worldwide. Founded in 1971, ICTA supports the global motion picture industry community through conventions, seminars, training events, and member-only content rather than selling a discrete commercial software or hardware product.

Is International Cinema Technology Association a public or private company?

International Cinema Technology Association is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was International Cinema Technology Association founded?

International Cinema Technology Association was founded in 1971. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is International Cinema Technology Association based?

International Cinema Technology Association is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

How does International Cinema Technology Association make money?

One revenue line is on record: membership dues.

Who are International Cinema Technology Association's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology), National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), AVIXA (formerly InfoComm International), Cinema Audio Society (CAS), Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is listed as an emerging player. CinemaCon is listed as an others.

Does International Cinema Technology Association have an API?

No public API is recorded for International Cinema Technology Association.

What industry is International Cinema Technology Association in?

International Cinema Technology Association's product category is Industry Trade Association. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAHAJ, Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits, with a secondary code of THAHABAE, Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers. Its NAICS code is 5121 and its SIC code is 7829.

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