CINÉMA LE VINCENNES

What CINÉMA LE VINCENNES does

CINÉMA LE VINCENNES is an independent single-site cinema operating four air-conditioned screening rooms at 30 avenue de Paris in Vincennes, Val-de-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris. Acquired in April 2002 by Simon Simsi and his film distribution company Les Acacias, the cinema is positioned as a fully independent art-house exhibitor with a programming mandate that emphasizes respect for cinematic works, curated VOSTF international films, classics, and director-led events. The venue serves a commuter catchment that includes Vincennes, Montreuil, Fontenay-sous-Bois, Saint-Mandé, and central Paris via Metro Line 1, RER A, and multiple bus lines. The cinema employs 14 staff and operates with a hybrid community-and-event-driven go-to-market motion.

The business model combines transactional ticket sales (€9.50 full price, €7 reduced, €5 youth and pre-13h morning tariffs) with a rechargeable subscription card (€41 for 6 seats, valid 6 months, effectively €6.50 per seat), revenue from school and leisure-center group screenings (€2.50–€3.50 per student), and special-event revenue from avant-premières, Ciné-rencontres filmmaker Q&A sessions, and themed programmes such as Ciné-club de Laura. Distribution occurs through on-site box office, online ticketing via ticketingcine.fr, the Pass Culture app for under-26 audiences, and the subscription card system for repeat customers. The cinema maintains accessibility features including Fidelio audio description headsets and disability pictograms, and participates in national cinema education programs (École et Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma, Lycéens au Cinéma) administered by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale and CNC.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for the cinema exhibition sector: digital projection in four screens (three fully air-conditioned, one at 70%), a fresh air renewal system, online ticketing integration, and Mailchimp-based email marketing. The website serves as the primary digital presence with film listings, integrated bookings, and a film-encounter archive. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, no AI/ML capability, no API or SDK, and no software products beyond the standard ticketing platform. The cinema is privately held, with no institutional investors, no parent holding company beyond Les Acacias, and no publicly disclosed funding.

Name

CINÉMA LE VINCENNES

Legal name

Cinéma Le Vincennes

Website

https://cinemalevincennes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CINÉMA LE VINCENNES is an independent four-screen art-house cinema in Vincennes, eastern Paris suburbs, owned by Simon Simsi and Les Acacias since 2002. It serves local cinephiles, schools, leisure centers, and Pass Culture youth audiences via curated programming, filmmaker encounters, and a rechargeable subscription card.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cinema Exhibition

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAKAB

Independent & Art-house Cinemas

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPADAKAE

Special Event Screenings & Pop-up Cinemas

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPADAKAJ

Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

Keywords

• Independent cinema exhibition
• Film screenings
• Cinema subscription cards
• School film programs
• Movie theater services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vincennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual and group cinema screenings. Multiple pricing tiers including full price, reduced rates for youth, seniors, students, and morning discounts.
2. Subscription Cards: Rechargeable subscriber cards offering 6 seats valid for 6 months at reduced per-ticket cost (€6.50 per seat vs €9.50 full price). Non-nominative, maximum 2 seats per screening.
3. School Screenings: Specialized educational screenings for schools, leisure centers, and educational programs with discounted per-student pricing and dedicated curriculum-aligned content.
4. Special Events: Revenue from avant-premières, special screenings, and filmmaker encounter events. Some events offer reduced Pass Culture pricing for youth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Independent neighborhood cinema operating four screens in Vincennes, France (eastern suburbs of Paris), showing a mix of mainstream, art-house, and repertory films, plus special events and school/educational programming. The venue also offers annual subscription cards for regular patrons and accommodates school and leisure-center groups.

Product overview

CINÉMA LE VINCENNES is an independent cinema offering a diversified portfolio of film exhibition services. The core offering centers on regular film screenings with air-conditioned auditoriums, complemented by specialized programming including the Ciné-club de Laura (weekly classic film club), Ciné-rencontres (director Q&A events), and themed series under 'Clins d'oeil'. Additional services include school screenings through the 'Scolaire' program, leisure center screenings, advance previews, and a rechargeable subscriber card for discounted repeat visits. The cinema operates 4 screens with accessibility features including Fidelio audio description headsets for visually impaired patrons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Screenings
• Annual Subscription Card
• School and Group Screenings
• Special Events and Cultural Programming

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ filmmaker encounters recorded from 2019-2026, including major French directors and critics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les Acacias (Distribution Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm distribution company owned by Simon Simsi that acquired Cinéma Le Vincennes in April 2002. Provides direct connection to French film industry, enabling exclusive screenings, filmmaker encounters, and curated programming unavailable through chain cinemas.
• Pass CulturecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench government youth culture initiative offering €5 discounted tickets for specific events (Ciné-club de Laura, Ciné-rencontres, Frissons du samedi soir). Expands youth audience reach.
• ticketingcine.frcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated online ticketing platform enabling advance ticket sales, reducing queue times and improving customer experience.
• Éducation Nationale / DSDEN / RectoratscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational education partnerships for École et Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma, Lycéens au Cinéma, and Maternelles au cinéma programs administered through DSDEN (for schools) and rectorats (for secondary schools).
• CNC (Centre National du Cinéma)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Cinema Centre co-sponsors educational cinema programs with Education Ministry, DRAC, and local authorities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CGR Cinémas: Regional French cinema circuit with multiplex locations across France. Represents the chain-cinema competitive set against which independent cinemas like Le Vincennes differentiate on programming.
• UGC: Largest cinema operator in France with a broad network of multiplexes. Competes for the same French audience but offers mainstream programming rather than the curated independent focus of Cinéma Le Vincennes.
• Pathé: Historic French cinema operator and producer with multiplex and premium venues across France. Operates in the same exhibition space but at much larger scale and with broader, mainstream-skewing programming.

Direct peers

• Le Champo: Historic independent art-house cinema in the Latin Quarter of Paris with two screens, focused on auteur cinema, retrospectives, and director events. Highly comparable as a small-footprint Parisian independent cinema serving cinephiles.
• Reflet Médicis: Independent art-house cinema in Paris's Latin Quarter known for repertory programming, director Q&As, and cinephile events. Closely matches Cinéma Le Vincennes in size, programming philosophy, and target audience.
• Studio 28: Iconic independent art-house cinema in Montmartre, Paris. Single iconic venue with curated programming, retrospectives, and director encounters — directly comparable in mission and scale to Cinéma Le Vincennes.
• Christine Cinéma Club: Small independent art-house cinema in central Paris focused on auteur films and cinephile programming. Closely comparable in size, philosophy, and Paris-area independent positioning.
• Dulac Cinémas: Independent art-house cinema chain operating several venues in Paris. Directly comparable in independent, curated programming and target cinephile audience.
• MK2: Major French independent cinema circuit operating art-house and repertory venues across Paris with a strong focus on auteur cinema, festivals, and curated events. Comparable business model with significantly greater scale.

Others

• Les Acacias (Bureau de Distribution): French film distribution company owned by Simon Simsi that also owns Cinéma Le Vincennes. Directly comparable as the distribution counterpart and explains the cinema's programming edge; functions as a supplier rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cin%C3%A9ma-le-vincennes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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