Fund established with support for mini-theater
To support small cinemas, so-called mini-theaters, which have been closed one after another due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, a movie director has set up a fund and started fundraising on the Internet to raise funds on the Internet. started.
The newly-established directors are Koji Fukada, who is known for his works such as "Standing at the edge", and Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who worked on works such as "Wake up or sleep". Aid Fund ".
At a press conference via the Internet, the two mini-theaters, which do not have a large operating base, will fall into a business crisis due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and will cooperate with crowdfunding to provide emergency funding. Was called.
Reception is open until the 14th of next month, and depending on the amount, you will receive benefits such as tickets that can be used after reopening at the desired movie theater.
The target amount is 100 million yen, and the funds raised will be sent to mini theater operating organizations around the country that have endorsed the fund.
At a conference, Fukada stated, “The mini theater is very important and indispensable for maintaining cultural diversity. Although a safety net must be created by cultural budgets and taxes, Since it has not been done, there is no other choice but to provide support. "