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Creative Cinema is headed by
Andreas Fuchs, a third-generation cinema operator, who sold his first movie
ticket at the age of twelve. U.S.
representation of international companies. Also developing unique ideas and
marketing concepts in film and other media, organizing special events, implementing
promotions.
Andreas
works with
exhibitors worldwide as an independent consultant specializing in all aspects of theatrical exhibition. He provides
editorial services to trade publications Film Journal International and Film Echo. His articles have appeared
in The
Hollywood Reporter, Auditoria, and Cinema magazines, among others.
Andreas has a Master of Arts in Cinema Studies from New York University and
completed his Film Studies at Centre Odeon in Paris.
Areas of Expertise:
Operations,
Film Buying and Programming.
Concepts,
Ideas, Implementation.
Providing international
editorial services for the New York-based exhibition monthly, published by VNU
Expositions Film Group and VNU Business Media. Serving as U.S. Bureau Chief of
the leading film business publication for German speaking territories.
Exhibition/Business Editor, U.S. Bureau Chief,
Film Journal International (New York) FilmEcho (Germany)
http://www.filmjournal.com/ http://www.filmecho.de/
News reporting, trend spotting and feature stories for the leading
magazine for "Entertainment Design, Operations and Technology" in
addition to freelance contributions to numerous other publications.
Cinema Contributor,
Auditoria (United Kingdom)
U.S. Correspondent for the international trade magazine for the German
toy industry.
Correspondent,
Das Spielzeug (Germany)
under construction
Exhibitor relations
marketing services. The Movies launched to become the premier branded
in-theater magazine. During the testing phase it was distributed free of charge
to more than 30 million moviegoers throughout the United States.
Advised one of the leading cinema advertisers and promotion agencies in
Germany on current aspects of U.S. exhibition: construction, concession
operations, customer service and general business developments. Established
contacts to circuits, monitoring advertising and promotional activities, as
well as product placement in films. Suggested operational and film promotion
strategies for implementation in their circuit of theaters.
http://www.werbeweischer.de/ http://www.union-werbung.de/
http://www.heinefilm.de/ http://www.pmp-hamburg.de/
Managing shareholder in U.S.
subsidiary of leading provider of multi-country software solutions for modern
cinema and leisure complex management. Windows(TM)-based
product line includes Computer Ticketing, Backoffice, Concession, Inventory,
Restaurant and Personnel Management systems: touchscreen technology, monitor
information displays, ATM, phone and Internet applications.
http://www.ticket-international.com/
Marketing and distribution consultant, with the New York office of the
London-based boutique distributor of specialized and foreign language films.
http://www.artificial-eye.co.uk/
Consulted on the integration of a cinema
complex into the oldest performing arts center in the United States: conceptual
and financial feasibility, technical and operational aspects, strategies for
concessions and programming. Worked directly with Harvey Lichtenstein, the
president and executive producer, conferred with the architectural firm and
consolidated input from relevant departments. Made presentations to developers
and board of directors, prepared budgets and comparative studies.
Chez Company -- look-alikes and other
talent
Motion Picture Club -- An Industry
Charity
Movie Theatres:
The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay, Michigan
WOW 7 Cinema, -- moviegoing at it's personal best
PERSONAL SUMMARY -- Highly motivated
professional with 20 years of business and creative experience in film, both in
the United States and Europe. Successful at completing projects and paying
attention to details. Ability to visualize and achieve end results. Capacity to
anticipate project constraints and delineate requirements.
EXPERTISE --
* Strategic Planning * Operations /
Management
* Negotiations *
Personnel Training and Supervision
* Problem Solving * Programming
* Quality Assurance * Promotions /
Advertising
EDUCATION --
* Master of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema Studies NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
* Film Studies CENTRE ODÉON,
PARIS
* Abitur, Business and Economics
FRIEDRICH FELD SCHULE, GIESSEN
CREATIVE CINEMA
CORPORATION,
Principal, 1993 to present
Consultant specializing in all
aspects of theatrical exhibition worldwide. U.S. representation of
international companies. Also developing unique ideas and marketing concepts in
film and other media. Organizing special events, implementing promotions,
providing research and reporting.
FUCHS FILMTHEATER, FUCHS KINO KG,
Co-owner and Managing Director, 1985 - 1993
Financially and legally responsible for a DM 5 million majority-owned
entity group with 100 employees. Actively participated in company expansion
from 2 to 17 screens and in the development of modern service features.
Reorganized business structure, general management and operations. Improved
overall performance, reduced operating costs and restructured debt.
WARNER BROS. FILM GmbH
KINOBETRIEBE, General Manager, 1990 -
1992
Launched and operated the first German multiplex cinema of Warner Bros.
International Theatres Co., reporting directly to Salah M. Hassanein.
Coordinated with construction management, managing relationship with the city.
Advised on theater design and service feature adaptations, marketing and
competitive strategy issues. Established price policies and sales selections,
recruited and trained management, monitored advertising agency, shaped budget
recommendations. Executed film buying and programming, public relations and
special events planning.
Last revised: 02-Oct-04