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Author Topic: Should we join NATO Celine Negrete Film Handler Posts: 70 From: Nevada City, CA Registered: Nov 2009 posted 10-23-2010 04:06 PM                        So, we are a single-screen (62-seat) arthouse in rural Northern California. I have been trying to find out the cost of becoming a member of NATO by searching their website and have been unable to find it. Does anyone know what it costs? And...more importantly, would we benefit from membership? I am new to all of this! Thanks!  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 10-23-2010 05:16 PM                        We've been a NATO member for many years. I'm not sure what the dues are but I'll look it up tonight when I get to work. The minimum is either $100 or $150 for a single screen. Membership benefits? You will find a lot of negativity toward NATO on this forum. To me it's better if you think of the things they do for the industry as a whole (watching out for stupid new rules from the state and governments, especially) rather than yourself specifically. I can tell you they've helped squash dopey new censorship laws and "soda taxes" here in Montana on multiple occasions.  |  IP: Logged Celine Negrete Film Handler Posts: 70 From: Nevada City, CA Registered: Nov 2009 posted 10-23-2010 06:24 PM                        Thanks for the info! One reason why I was considering it was because I was considering attending CinemaCon next year and the cost is lower for NATO members. But, I was curious as to `what folks thought about NATO as an organization. Especially if they work for or own an independent theatre. Same question...whether small theatre owners or managers can get anything out of CinemaCom?  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 10-23-2010 06:36 PM                        Cinemacon is the new incarnation of Showest. Check out the older picture sets of Showest in the picture gallery for some idea of what you will see there. I haven't been, but it seems to be mostly a chance to see some screenings and check out the latest products and services for the exhibition industry. If that would be interesting and/or useful to you, then it's probably worth going at least once. As for NATO, call them and see what they say. They might be able to send you some materials for you to peruse.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 10-24-2010 12:58 AM                        Dues for a single screen are $100 a year. Also, here's a link to the official website.  |  IP: Logged Mike Olpin Chop Chop! Posts: 1852 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Jan 2002 posted 10-24-2010 02:53 PM                     Can't answer your question about NATO, but have you looked into the Arthouse Convergence? It might be an organization more tailored to your needs. http://www.arthouseconvergence.org/  |  IP: Logged Celine Negrete Film Handler Posts: 70 From: Nevada City, CA Registered: Nov 2009 posted 10-24-2010 09:53 PM                        Thanks for the NATO info, Mike B! And, Mike O., thanks too. I attended the Art House Convergence last January after only a couple of months on the job. Attending again next January. I highly recommend it for anyone involved in exhibiting arthouse films!  |  IP: Logged Ky Boyd Hey I'm #23 Posts: 314 From: Santa Rosa, CA, USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-09-2010 09:24 PM                       Celine - you can join CA/NV Nato without joining the national NATO. One of the nice things about CA/NV Nato is you can go the the Spring and Fall Manager's meetings and see all the same trailers you could see in the studio reels at CinemaCon or whatever they renamed ShoWest for free. Manager's meetings are held each spring and fall in the LA and SF Bay areas. In addition NATO of CA does Sexual Harrassment Prevention training workshops, Certified Food Handler training sessions and other CA required stuff at significantly reduced cost vs. other vendors offering similar classes. And usually these are tailored as much as possible to the industry, though the Food Handler training rules in CA mean you still have to know all about meat and other temps even though you may only be making popcorn. Hope this helps.  |  IP: Logged Kenneth James Bacon Film Handler Posts: 5 From: Mill Creek, WA USA Registered: Jan 2009 posted 11-10-2010 10:48 PM                        Yes, join NATO.  |  IP: Logged

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