2. Defining facts
" This historically cinematic
town's got everything from
art houses to old-school
theaters to multiplexes to
one of the world's biggest
IMAX screens. " (Gothamist, 2013)
3. cinemas in NYC
in total
movies on screens
at the same time
cinemas screening
independent films
or art films
Defining facts
112 40 72
" It goes without saying that
New York City boasts an
embarrassment of riches when
it comes to movie theaters. "
4. It’s easy to find the latest movies on screen,
but if I want to find
something indie, classic, cult or less known,
I have to search from indie cinemas
to see what films they are screening.
Problem Statements
5. - Movie buffs
- Willing to pay to see a movie
(Since there are too many apps and websites for
people to watch movies for free)
- Enjoying the physical movie experience
- Being critical, intelligent, judgmental
- Being culturally aware
- City drafter, city explorer
Target Audience
7. - A Navigator for indie cinemas in NYC
- Enhancing physical cinema experience
- Building your own cinema taste
- Film as the medium and an approach to a better urban life
Solution Proposal
A possible formula
==Better urban life experiences
Art Films City Guide
9. WHEN WHERE WHAT
Featuring
Top Rated
Seasonal
AKIRA
Akira is a 1988 Japanese animated
science fiction film directed by
Katsuhiro Otomo. Written by
Otomo and Izo Hashimoto, the film
is based on Otomo's manga of the
same name, focusing mainly on the
1988 / 125 minutes /
Japan
Katsuhiro Otomo
ON SCREEN
METROGRAPH 17:30 2MILES
FILM FORUM 19:00 5MILES
WHEN WHERE WHAT
Featuring
Top Rated
Seasonal
Film Forum
209 West Houston St. west of 6th
Ave.
Map and Directions
Box Office: 212-727-8110
Tickets: $8.00 Member $14.00 Regu-
lar
SUBWAY:
Bar & restaurant around
ON SCREEN
METROGRAPH 17:30 2MILES
FILM FORUM 19:00 5MILES
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- Film Introduction
- Show Time
- Recommended Transportation
10. WHEN WHERE WHAT
Featuring
8 FEMMES
BELLE DE JOUR
AKIRA
Top Rated
Seasonal
All
Midtown West
Uptown West
Downtown
Brooklyn
Midtown East
Uptown East
Other Boroughs&NJ
WHEN WHERE WHAT
Cinema
Village
Sunshine Cinema
Metrograph
Film
Forum
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- Indie cinemas as the start point to explore New York City
- Connecting the neighbors and the community