Our story

We only see the big picture.

CEAN brings Nigeria's cinema owners, operators and managers together to protect the value of cinema exhibition and strengthen the movie-going experience.

Who we are

Promoting and protecting the value of cinema exhibition in Nigeria.

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria was incorporated on 13 February 2018 to represent members on the issues that affect their businesses and audiences.

As viewing and distribution choices multiply, CEAN helps exhibitors keep delivering an unparalleled big-screen experience while providing a clear, collaborative voice for the industry at home and abroad.

Incorporated: Feb 2018
Head office: Yaba, Lagos

Nollywood on the big screen

Championing Nigerian films, growing local audiences and giving home-grown stories the scale they deserve.

One industry voice

Uniting cinema owners, operators and managers around the standards and issues that matter to exhibition.

Full houses

Building distributor partnerships and campaigns that keep the shared cinema experience vibrant across Nigeria.

Policy that lets cinema grow

Representing exhibitors before government and industry bodies to support sustainable investment and growth.

How we represent the industry

From national policy to the global exhibition conversation, CEAN connects Nigerian cinemas to the institutions, partners and ideas shaping the big screen.

Public policy

A clear voice in Nigeria

Engaging government and regulatory institutions on classification, licensing, taxation, copyright, customs, piracy and the conditions cinemas need to thrive.

African exhibition

Connected across the continent

Building relationships with cinema associations and exhibition leaders across Africa to share market knowledge, standards and practical experience.

Global industry

Part of the worldwide conversation

Working with international cinema bodies, studios, distributors, data partners and technology providers on release windows, audience growth and the future of theatrical exhibition.

Leadership