The member companies of the Australian Independent Distributors Association (AIDA) celebrated the achievements of 2010 / 2011 during a dinner for delegates on Monday 22 August, and presented a raft of upcoming product for the new year.
Awards for excellence were presented to:
- Avoca Beach Picture Theatre - Best Independent Regional Cinema
- Rivoli Cinemas - Best Multiplex
- Nova Carlton - Best Independent Urban Cinema
- Lido Cinema, Auckland - Best New Zealand Cinema
In addition, film exhibition veteran, Bob Parr, of Wallis Cinemas in Adelaide, was awarded the Independent Spirit Award for his dedication to Independent Film.