Save CinemaSalem!

A project in Beverly, MA by Paul Van Ness
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CinemaSalem risks closing in 2013 unless we can convert to new digital projection required by Hollywood studios. But we've got a plan!
Backers: 1023
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $68,895 of $60,000
Dates: Dec 4th -> Jan 14th (42 days)
Project By: Paul Van Ness
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Latest News

Free Movies at CinemaSalem for Backers over Labor Day!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Five months in, we've received only positive responses to the digital projection system that your Kickstarter contributions made possible. Everyone loves the rich, clear visuals and jaw-dropping sound. We've also begun to notice some subtle benefits... (Read More)

Mugs are In!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi CinemaSalem Backers: Good news: the beautiful new Salem Film Fest mugs which many of you earned as CinemaSalem backers are in stock. To pick up this reward, just bring your "Free Mug" coupons to the theater and we'll hand you a stylish lime-green... (Read More)

Thanks for saving CinemaSalem!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Noble Backers: While driving in Danvers this morning, I spotted a "We helped save CinemaSalem" bumpersticker. Thanks, anonymous backer, for your generosity and posting about your benevolence on your vehicle. We're excited that our 3D system is up... (Read More)

Another Backer-only Special This Saturday

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Free Fountain Soda on Saturday for Backers!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Noble Backers: Many of you are excited about the start of the Summer film season, unofficially kicking off this Friday with Iron Man 3, the Robert Downey Jr. action film for the thinking filmgoer, currently sporting a 90% positive rating on... (Read More)

The Lords of Salem (updated)

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Noble Backers: The recent update posted before it was supposed to! It was scheduled to go out tomorrow morning, and the free The Lords of Salem screening is tomorrow night, Wednesday, April 17, at 9 pm. As I write, about 300 of the 520 available... (Read More)

Another Cool Backer Event

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Noble CinemaSalem Backers:I had a great meeting today with some friends from Newburyport who are thinking about launching a Kickstarter campaign to convert their beautiful small theater to digital, and it brought back a lot of fond memories of our... (Read More)

Day Two of Digital Conversion

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

First Day of Digital Conversion

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Loyal Backers: Thanks again for helping us Save CinemaSalem. Since you've played such a huge role in our transformation from film to this new technology, I thought you'd enjoy an update. We had a long and successful first day of our digital... (Read More)

Digital Conversion Begins

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Loyal Backers: Yesterday most of the new Sony 4K digital gear was delivered to CinemaSalem! Tomorrow a crew from four companies and from all over the country will converge in Salem to do the installation on Monday and Tuesday. Several of them are... (Read More)

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January 2nd - via: thisbigcity.net
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