A while ago I wrote up a bunch of ideas I had for my ideal cinema. It was a bit of a dream, but it was really how I would love cinemas to be, but I started thinking I would one day like to run a cinema like this, given the money and the right location.
Now the only cinema in my city (which was crap to begin with) has closed down for good and if you want to see a film you have to go down the motorway. I'm thinking this is the time and the place for someone to get something done here.
I have no knowledge of, or education in, business and, even worse, no money. I've read about the problems involved with running independent cinemas (indeed, indepedent anything these days!). I'd be happy with a franchise.
So what can I do? I've thought about getting a grant from the arts council, or a business loan from a bank - but I would need some kind of partner or advisor to help with all the technical stuff.
Any realistic advice on where to start would be great!