Presented by GSCA Executive Director Tammy Barrett, this is the third installment of the State of the Giant Screen Industry survey, designed to assess the current status, challenges, and outlook across all sectors of the industry—including theaters, producers, distributors, and related businesses. The 2021 survey captures the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, trends in content and programming, marketing practices, financial performance, and confidence in the future. With insights from 30% of GSCA member organizations, the presentation revealed steady recovery, shifting expectations, and a clear [...]

GSCA’s first-ever industry-wide survey and presentation, led by Paul Fraser of Blaze Cineworks, provided a baseline snapshot of how theaters, producers, distributors, and suppliers were navigating the COVID-19 crisis. With nearly 50% member participation, the survey captured real-time challenges, shifting strategies, and cautious optimism—marking the beginning of GSCA’s data-driven approach to understanding and strengthening the giant screen industry. Key findings included sharp drops in attendance, reduced show schedules, and evolving expectations around content formats like 3D and 20-minute films. The presentation also revealed broad support [...]

Presented by Paul Fraser of Blaze Cineworks, this session offers a high-level look at the results of GSCA’s spring 2021 industry survey. With input from over 100 members across all sectors, the survey captured insights on theater reopenings, film production and distribution delays, evolving programming strategies, and overall optimism about the industry’s future. The presentation also highlights the challenges and silver linings brought by the pandemic—and what lasting changes may be on the horizon. Download Presentation PDF

A follow-up to the versions conducted in August 2022, October 2021, March 2021, and August 2020. As with the previous versions, the key contact at current and recently lapsed GSCA member organizations from all sectors of the industry (theaters, production, distribution, and related businesses) received the survey. Results of this Q3 2023 update were compiled and presented by GSCA staff during the GSCA Member Meeting held on October September 25, 2023, via Zoom. Download Presentation PDF