Downtown theater coming to Winston-Salem Aug 7, 2009
The new space, to be called aperture cinema, will include two 80-seat theaters and will be located in the Chatham Building at 311 W. Fourth St. It will share 8,000 square feet of space on the first floor and mezzanine level with the new year-round headquarters of the RiverRun International Film Festival. The theater will also screen festival films throughout the year. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Entrepreneur knew his future career would involve flying Jun 19, 2009
He recently made it onto the big screen, providing the flights for aerial shots for the movie Eyeborgs, which played at RiverRun International Film Festival in Winston-Salem this spring. Later this summer, he plans to launch a charter service, once he gets the right license from the Federal Aviation Administration. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
RiverRun sales improve almost 20 percent May 5, 2009
Ticket sales for this year s RiverRun International Film Festival grossed $85,720, up 19. 4 percent from last year, organizers have announced. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
RiverRun box office up nearly 20 percent May 1, 2009
The RiverRun International Film Festival brought in total box office receipts of $85,720 this year, nearly a 20 percent increase from last year s record take of $71,781. Even though ticket sales are only a fraction of our overall budget, they are still one of the important metrics we use to help measure the success of the annual festival, said Andrew Rodgers, executive director of the Winston-Salem event. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
3 films with Triad ties highlight festival Feb 24, 2009
The 11th annual RiverRun International Film Festival in Winston-Salem will feature three films with ties to the Triad. This year s festival is scheduled for April 22-29. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
