Cinematograph

What Cinematograph does

Cinematograph operates as a dual-venue arthouse cinema brand in Innsbruck, Austria, under the Otto Preminger Institut (OPI), a non-profit association (Verein) founded in 1972 and named after the Austrian-American film director Otto Preminger. The OPI runs two venues — Cinematograph (Museumstraße 31, 84 seats, operating since 1984) and Leokino (Anichstraße 36, two halls of 194 and 83 seats, operated by OPI since 1998/99) — plus an annual Open Air Kino im Zeughaus. The cinema screens arthouse, documentary, classic, and international films in their original language with German subtitles, supported by multi-format projection capability (16mm, 35mm, 70mm analog film at Leokino; Digital Cinema 2K and 4K laser; 3D), with Leokino being one of only two Austrian cinemas capable of 70mm projection. The supporting technology stack comprises an X-Net Services GmbH ticketing portal (reservierung.leokino.at) with Mollie B.V. payment processing, and a Cleverreach-powered weekly newsletter.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: single and discounted ticket sales (€7–€13 per ticket depending on film length, audience, and event), Jahresmitgliedschaft annual membership (€20/year with a transferable 5-ticket block at €45) and Fördermitgliedschaft supporting membership (€55/year with €7 individual tickets), gift vouchers (€7/€9/€11), Leo-Bar sales, cinema advertising (4K spots plus monthly programme magazine, claiming reach of 100,000+ annual visitors), venue rental for private events, and the Cinematograph Filmverleih — a distribution arm promoting arthouse films from underrepresented regions across Austrian cinemas. Distribution channels include two physical box offices, the online ticketing portal, the Nonstop Kinoabo subscription accepted at all regular screenings, and Kulturpass redemption.

The cinema serves a primarily local Innsbruck/Tirol audience: cultural cinema enthusiasts and cinephiles, families and school groups (Junges Kino / Kino für die Kleinsten from age 3+), private event hirers, local advertising partners, and downstream Austrian cinemas via the Filmverleih. Curated programming is reinforced by themed events (Queerfilmnacht monthly, Dienstagskino, Strickkino, Kinozeitreisen), co-hosted festivals (IFFI, Diametrale, Inncontro), regular filmmaker Q&As, and Europa Cinemas network membership. Headcount is 12 employees, no funding rounds are recorded, and ownership remains a non-profit association with no parent, PE/VC, or public-market exposure.

Name

Cinematograph

Legal name

Otto Preminger Institut - Verein für audiovisuelle Mediengestaltung (OPI)

Website

https://leokino.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cinematograph (Otto Preminger Institut) is a non-profit arthouse cinema operator in Innsbruck, Austria, running two venues — Leokino and Cinematograph — with curated international film programming, multi-format projection (including rare 70mm), an annual Open Air festival, a film distribution arm, and membership programmes serving cultural cinema-goers, families, and schools in Tirol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arthouse Cinema Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent & Art-house Cinemas (MPADAKAB)

Keywords

• Arthouse cinema
• Film exhibition
• Cinema operations
• Film distribution
• Venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Innsbruck

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual and discounted admission tickets for all screenings at Cinematograph and Leokino. Single tickets from €7–€13 depending on film length, audience category, and special pricing for Tuesday screenings, school screenings, and Open Air events.
2. Annual & Supporting Memberships: Jahresmitgliedschaft (annual membership) at €20/year entitles holders to purchase a 5-ticket block for €45 (€9/ticket). Fördermitgliedschaft (supporting membership) at €55/year entitles holders to purchase individual discounted tickets at €7 each. Both include monthly programme magazine. Memberships drive recurring revenue and customer loyalty.
3. Gift Vouchers: Single vouchers sold at €11 (standard), €9 (under-25), and €7 (children's) for use at box offices for any screening.
4. Leo-Bar Revenue: On-site bar serving Quijote coffee, local beer, Italian wines, and fair-trade snacks. Open before and after screenings and independently of film attendance. No consumption obligation.
5. Venue Rental: Cinematograph (84 seats) and Leokino (up to 194 seats) are available for private events including corporate events, family film premieres, student test screenings, and celebrations. Revenue from rental bookings.
6. Film Distribution: The Cinematograph Filmverleih (film distribution) arm promotes visibility of arthouse films in Austria, particularly films from underrepresented regions and topics. Revenue from film distribution licensing fees.
7. Cinema Advertising: Kinowerbung (cinema advertising) generates revenue through 4K, Dolby Surround Sound cinema spots shown before screenings (up to 12 screenings per day) and print ads in the monthly programme magazine distributed to members and in Innsbruck.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cinematograph operates two arthouse cinema venues in Innsbruck (Leokino with two halls of 194 and 83 seats, and Cinematograph with 84 seats) under the Otto Preminger Institut, offering curated international, documentary, and classic film programming in original language with German subtitles. The venues support multi-format projection including 70mm, 35mm, 16mm analog film and Digital Cinema 4K, with supporting services including an on-site bar, memberships, gift vouchers, cinema advertising, school screenings, venue rental, and a film distribution arm.

Product overview

LEOKINO + CINEMATOGRAPH is a dual-venue arthouse cinema chain in Innsbruck, Austria, operated by the Otto Preminger Institut (OPI). The core offering consists of cinema operations across two venues — Leokino (two halls: 194 seats and 83 seats) and Cinematograph (one hall: 84 seats) — delivering curated arthouse film programming in original languages with analog projection (70mm, 35mm, 16mm film) and Digital Cinema 4K. The product portfolio is structured around the core cinema operations supplemented by a web-based online ticket reservation and purchase system (reservierung.leokino.at), a physical Leo-Bar, membership programs, an annual Open Air Kino im Zeughaus festival, themed film programming (Queerfilmnacht, Dienstagskino, Strickkino, Kinozeitreisen), school screenings, cinema rental for private events, cinema advertising services, gift vouchers, and the Cinematograph Film Distribution service for promoting arthouse titles in Austria. The Cinematograph Film Distribution and film festival programming represent distinct product lines that extend the cinema's reach beyond its own screens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cinematograph: Arthouse cinema at Museumstraße 31, Innsbruck, with 84 seats since 1984. Shows 35mm films, Digital Cinema 2K and 3D content.
• Leokino
• Leo-Bar
• Open Air Kino im Zeughaus
• Cinematograph-Filmverleih
• Internationales Film Festival Innsbruck (IFFI)
• Diametrale
• Queerfilmnacht

Products and services

• LEOKINO + CINEMATOGRAPH Cinema Operations
• Cinematograph Film Distribution (Filmverleih)
• Cinema Rental (Kino mieten)
• Cinema Advertising (Kinowerbung)
• Gift Vouchers (Gutscheine)
• Junges Kino (Children's & Youth Cinema)
• School Screenings (Schulvorstellungen)
• Open Air Kino im Zeughaus
• Leo-Bar

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 cinema visitors annually across both venues
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nonstop KinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonstop Kino (nonstopkino.at) is a cinema subscription service whose annual pass ('Nonstop Kinoabo') is accepted at all regular screenings at both Cinematograph and Leokino, as well as at Open Air Kino and all festivals. This partnership significantly broadens the cinema's addressable audience by making screenings accessible to Nonstop Kino subscribers.
• Tiroler Landesmuseen (Zeughaus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tiroler Landesmuseen operates the Zeughaus venue where Cinematograph/Leokino hosts the annual Open Air Kino in August. Cooperation includes venue access, joint programming, and free museum tours before selected Open Air screenings. This is a flagship seasonal partnership central to the annual programme.
• Hunger auf Kunst & Kultur TirolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA cultural access programme supported by the cinema, facilitating discounted or free cinema access for participants in the Hunger auf Kunst & Kultur programme in Tirol.
• KINO VOD CLUB (vodclub.online)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe KINO VOD CLUB is a streaming platform offering many films from the Cinematograph/Leokino programme for home viewing. Since 2025, the theatre praesent also offers selected films from the programme via Leokino>REPLAY. The Cinematograph Filmverleih distributes films to cinemas throughout Austria.
• Europa CinemascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLEOKINO + CINEMATOGRAPH is a member of Europa Cinemas (Creative Europe Media), an international network of arthouse cinemas. Membership provides international visibility, audience development support, and cultural programming credibility across Europe.
• X-Net Services GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationX-Net Services GmbH (Spittelwiese 15, 4020 Linz, Austria) powers the online ticket reservation and purchase portal (reservierung.leokino.at). X-Net handles the order processing and stores customer data only during the transaction period. Integral technology infrastructure for online sales.
• Mollie B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationMollie B.V. is the payment service provider processing online credit card transactions for the reservierung.leokino.at ticketing portal. Customers enter into a separate contract with Mollie for payment processing.
• Stadtkino WienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStadtkino Wien (Vienna City Cinema) partners with Cinematograph/Leokino on the 'Kino für die Kleinsten' (Cinema for the Little Ones) initiative, showing ten short film programmes for children aged 3+ from January to April, with film education support. Supported by Europa Cinemas 'Collaborate to Innovate'.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gartenbaukino Wien: Vienna arthouse cinema with significant original-language programming, festival screenings, and venue rental. Comparable to Cinematograph in scale (single-screen flagship) and in combining commercial cinema with cultural programming and event hire.
• Schubert Kino Linz: Austrian arthouse cinema comparable to LEOKINO + CINEMATOGRAPH in its combination of original-language programming, leasing of older film prints, and longevity (operating since 1948 in a different city of similar regional size).
• Filmhaus Wien: Austrian arthouse cinema operator that combines exhibition with film education programming, similar to the Junges Kino / school screenings pillar at Cinematograph. Comparable in mission as a non-profit film venue operating in a mid-sized Austrian city context.
• Hackesche Höfe Kino: Berlin arthouse cinema with 4 screens focused on original-language and independent film. Comparable to LEOKINO + CINEMATOGRAPH in operating original-language arthouse programming in a German-speaking city and accepting subscription passes (similar to Nonstop Kinoabo).
• Stadtkino Wien: Vienna's premier arthouse cinema network with multiple screens and a curatorial focus on independent and original-language cinema. Directly comparable to LEOKINO + CINEMATOGRAPH in operating model (arthouse curation, film festival co-hosting, multilingual programming) and is already a direct programme partner on the 'Kino für die Kleinsten' initiative with Cinematograph.
• Moviemento – Programmkino Linz: One of Austria's oldest independent arthouse cinemas (founded 1988), operating in a similar Austrian regional capital. Direct peer in original-language arthouse programming, festival hosting, and curated thematic screenings.
• Arsenal – Institut für Film und Videokunst: Berlin-based arthouse cinema and film distribution/preservation institution. Comparable to the Otto Preminger Institut's vertically integrated model of arthouse exhibition plus film distribution (Cinematograph Filmverleih), with a similar non-profit cultural mandate.
• Spielboden Dornbirn: Austrian cultural venue operating cinema, live events, and a café/bar in a regional city. Directly comparable to LEOKINO + CINEMATOGRAPH's model of combining cinema with a social bar space (Leo-Bar) and festival programming in a non-metropolitan Austrian market.
• Eiszeit Kino Berlin: Berlin arthouse cinema with a curatorial focus on European and international independent cinema. Directly comparable to Cinematograph in scale (small multi-screen), original-language programming, and festival/event rental.

Broad incumbents

• Filmmuseum München: Munich's film museum and arthouse cinema, combining curated film history programming with a cinema auditorium. Comparable to Cinematograph in analog projection capability and curatorial depth, but operating at larger institutional scale with museum funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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