About Cinema Automation

Independent consultants dedicated to transforming cinema operations through strategic technology implementation

Our Story

Cinema Automation was founded by industry veterans who recognized a critical gap in the cinema technology landscape: independent, vendor-agnostic consulting that puts theater operators first.

After years of working with major cinema chains and independent theaters, our founding team witnessed countless operators struggling with fragmented systems, vendor lock-in, and technology decisions driven by sales pressures rather than operational needs.

We established Cinema Automation to be different. As truly independent consultants, we have no financial relationships with technology vendors. Our recommendations are based solely on what's best for your operations, not what generates the highest commissions.

Over our 15+ years of combined experience, we've evaluated dozens of cinema management platforms, worked with over 200 theater locations, and developed proven methodologies that consistently deliver measurable results.

Our mission is simple: help cinema operators make informed technology decisions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.

Our Track Record

200+
Theater Locations
Successfully consulted across all sizes
50+
Platforms Evaluated
Comprehensive technology assessments
$2.3M
Client Savings
Total operational cost reductions achieved
97%
Client Satisfaction
Would recommend our services

Meet Our Team

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Michael Richardson

Lead Cinema Consultant

With 12 years in cinema operations and technology, Michael has guided over 150 theater transformations. Previously served as Operations Director for a 45-location regional chain where he reduced operational costs by 35% through strategic technology implementation.

  • Theater Management Systems
  • Operations Optimization
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Staff Training Programs
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Sarah Chen

Technology Integration Specialist

Former IT Director at three major cinema chains, Sarah specializes in complex system integrations and technology assessments. She has evaluated over 30 cinema management platforms and led digital transformations for theaters ranging from single-screen venues to 20+ location circuits.

  • System Integration
  • Technology Assessment
  • Digital Transformation
  • Data Analytics
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David Thompson

Revenue Optimization Consultant

David brings deep expertise in cinema revenue management and customer experience optimization. With a background in both independent theaters and major chains, he has helped clients increase per-patron spending by an average of $3.50 through strategic technology deployment.

  • Revenue Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Concession Optimization
  • Dynamic Pricing

Our Values

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Independence

We maintain complete independence from all technology vendors. Our recommendations are based solely on your operational needs and budget, not vendor relationships or commissions.

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Results-Focused

Every recommendation comes with clear ROI projections and measurable outcomes. We don't just advise – we ensure implementation success and track results.

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Long-term Partnership

We view every engagement as the beginning of a long-term partnership. Our support extends through implementation and beyond to ensure lasting success.

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Industry Expertise

Our team combines decades of hands-on cinema operations experience with deep technical knowledge of available solutions and emerging technologies.

Ready to Work with Independent Experts?

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