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About ICTA

Since its formation in 1971 the International Cinema Technology Association has morphed into the most important international association dedicated to equipment and new technologies throughout the global theatrical market.

The ICTA is a trade organization that represents companies involved in cinema technology, including leading cinema equipment manufacturers, dealers and service companies from around the world. Our members are responsible for producing all the equipment that is used in presenting features on the Silver Screen in movie theatres in all corners of the world. They manufacture digital cinema systems, lenses, sound equipment, seating, 3D technology and more.

The ICTA is also a leader in the educational seminar process, holding several seminars a year to present new and informative information on changing technologies and how to achieve the very best motion picture experience. The ICTA network is also a wonderful source for the exchange of ideas and constructive suggestions concerning improvement of manufacturing and technical standards for products used in the theatre industry. The Association enjoys a close working relationship with other industry organizations including NATO, MPAA, SMPTE, and NAC, and is a founding member of the Inter-Society Committee for the Enhancement of the Motion Picture Presentation. Key among our efforts is partnering with four major trade events – CinemaCon, ShowEast, CineEurope and CineAsia – to update exhibitors worldwide on what our member companies have to offer. We also hold ongoing educational programs in the U.S., Europe and Asia that focus on the latest theatre equipment and technologies.

History of the ICTA

The Theatre Equipment Association was formed in 1971 when members of the Theatre Equipment and Supply Manufacturers Association united with the Theatre Equipment Dealers Association to form one group representing the interests of manufacturers and dealers.

It was a novel approach to join forces into a single, permanent organization for the sole purpose of fostering and maintaining professional, business and social relationships among its members within all segments of the motion picture industry.

Looking to expand and broaden its membership base the TEA became the International Theatre Equipment Association to bring in members from all over the globe. Today the ICTA represents businesses in more than 31 countries.

As technology changed in the motion picture industry, the ICTA wanted its name to reflect the true nature and character of its members and soon became the International Cinema Technology Association. Today there are more than 180 members representing manufacturers and cinema-related businesses across the country and around the world.

Bylaws of ICTA membership

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Officers of the ICTA

PRESIDENT

Mark Mayfield

Meyer Sound Berkeley, CA markm@meyersound.com

+1 714 878 4255

VICE PRESIDENT

Beth Figge

Dolby Laboratories San Francisco, CA elizabeth.figge@dolby.com

+1 714 454-1522

TREASURER

Doug Sabin

American Cinema Equipment Portland, OR doug.sabin@cinequip.com

+1 503 285-7015

SECRETARY

Theresa English

TK Architects International tenglish@tkarch.com Kansas City, MO

+1 816-842-7552

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Jan Runge

Jan Runge jan.runge@gmail.com Köln, Germany

+49 179204702

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Carrie Dietrich

ICTA carrie@cinematechnology.net Englewood Cliffs, NJ

269-621-5125

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Tony Adamson

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Russell Allen

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Susie Beiersdorf

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Dave Bellow

'25

Matt Basford

'27

Mark Collins

'26

Cory Jacobson

'25

Jeff Sirelpuu

'27

Kirk Griffin

'27

Jeff Kaplan

'25

Loren Nielson

'27

Chase Taylor

'25

Till Cussman

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Cathy Huis In’t Velde Esser

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Oliver Pasch

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Jan Runge

Ioan Allen

Dwight Lindsey

Joe DeMeo

Frank Tees

Mike Archer

Alan Roe

Joe DeMeo

Frank Tees

David Wilson

Wallentine O’Toole

Dawn Blaschick

The Cinema Foundation

CinemaCon

Celluloid Junkie

CineTRAIN

Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA)

Film Expo Group

National Association of Concessionaires (NAC)

NATO

SMPTE

American Cinema Equipment

BGW Datasat ATI

Before The Movie/Mobile Moviegoing

CinemaNext

CJ 4DPLEX / SCREENX

Deluxe

Dolby Laboratories

DTS/Xperi

Embedded Processor Designs

GDC Technology

GOFILEX

Harman / JBL

LG Electronics

Lighting Technologies International

Meyer Sound

Moving Image Technologies

Q-SYS

R.S. Engineering & Manufacturing

Sharp

Strong Technical Services

Tivoli

Ushio America

Wulf Install