Uplink to Open 5-Screen Cinema in Hiroshima in Spring 2027
Uplink has launched a crowdfunding campaign with a first goal of 30 million yen to help cover interior and equipment costs for the new venue.
Uplink announced that it will open a cinema named Uplink Hiroshima cinema & cafe in Kamiyacho, Hiroshima, in spring 2027, and launched a crowdfunding campaign on October 16, according to cinemacafe.net.
The new venue will have 5 screens with 255 seats in total, along with a cafe, a gallery and a market space.
The campaign runs until November 30 and has a first goal of 30 million yen. The funds raised will go toward the cinema's interior and equipment costs.
Backers can choose from several rewards, including early purchase of discounted annual memberships, plans to leave words about peace, film and memory on seats, screen advertising, and rights to use the screens, market and cafe spaces.
A support video message for the opening came from Mika Lätti, co-owner of the Kino Laika mini theater in Karkkila, Finland, and film director Aki Kaurismäki.
Quick answers
When will Uplink Hiroshima cinema & cafe open?
The cinema is scheduled to open in Kamiyacho, Hiroshima, in spring 2027.
How many screens and seats will the new cinema have?
It will have 5 screens with 255 seats in total, plus a cafe, gallery and market space.
What is the crowdfunding goal and deadline?
The campaign runs from October 16 to November 30 with a first goal of 30 million yen, to be used for interior and equipment costs.