London, UK (August 28, 2025) – Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support services, and CinemaNext, the largest cinema exhibition services company in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Africa, have announced a power-optimising technology integration designed to help exhibitors worldwide reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and reduce their carbon footprint.
Significant, Measurable Savings
The integration combines AAM’s Screenwriter Theatre Management System (TMS) with CinemaNext’s PAA20+ Automation Adapter, enabling cinemas to automate power control across critical devices such as HVAC systems, audio amplifiers, and screen servers, via TMS scheduling. By eliminating manual intervention and aligning power usage with operational needs and live showtimes, exhibitors can fully automate their workflows for greater efficiency.
This solution also delivers significant, measurable savings, providing exceptional value in regions where energy costs are high, such as Europe and Asia. Based on real-world operating data, cinemas will save a minimum of €6,500 annually for every 10 screens by reducing unnecessary energy consumption, with projected ROI achievable in under three years.
“Energy efficiency has become a critical priority for our industry,” explained Araceli Vaello, Vice President of Solutions at CinemaNext. “This integration is a simple yet impactful way to reduce exhibitors’ operating costs and environmental impact, helping them to stay competitive in a challenging market.”
Smarter Power Management
Designed for simple, stress-free setup, the PAA20+ installs easily into a 19” rack, uses rear-panel connectors for straightforward wiring, and is configured through an intuitive web interface.
When combined with Screenwriter, a tool responsible for managing content, monitoring screens, and scheduling playlists, exhibitors can focus on streamlining operations and delivering the best possible audience experience.
David Ong, Chief Commercial Officer at Arts Alliance Media, added, “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering sustainable, cost-saving solutions for the cinema industry. By unlocking smarter power management, Screenwriter users can have an immediate opportunity to significantly reduce energy usage and operating expenses.”
About Arts Alliance Media
Arts Alliance Media (AAM) is the global leader in digital cinema software and services, offering a wide range of solutions which help exhibitors to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve the cinematic experience for their customers.
AAM’s extensive portfolio, including Producer, Screenwriter, Screenlighter, Lifeguard, MX4D, and HeyLED, touches over 45,000 screens worldwide, while their network operations centre (NOC) supports several thousand screens.
AAM is part of the Rio-Tech Group, the world’s foremost cinema technologies provider.
Media Contact:
Gregory Davies, Marketing Manager at Arts Alliance Media – gregory.davies@artsalliancemedia.com
About CinemaNext
CinemaNext is the largest cinema exhibition services company in EMEA and the US, providing smart, comprehensive solutions across the board, from projection equipment, audio systems, central systems, premium cinema solutions, cinema outfitting, content management, 3D projection systems & glasses, TMS, digital signage, screens to consulting services. Clients enjoy the highest level of reliability and lowest cost of ownership through our various services: consulting, design & project management, equipment sales and financing, installation, maintenance, support (NOC), online monitoring, content management, spare and consumables, service agreements and supply chain & logistics. 13,000 screens have been installed by our technicians to date. 9,500 screens in Europe currently avail of service contracts with our company. CinemaNext's main office is located in Liège-Barchon (Belgium). Regional offices can be found in 24 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America. For more information, please connect to https://www.cinemanext.com.
Media Contacts:
Alexandra Body – alexandra.body@cinemanext.com, +33 6 46 90 34 48
Patrick von Sychowski – patrick.vonsychowski@cinemanext.com, +44 7908 996616
Arts Alliance Media and CinemaNext Partner to Deliver Energy-Saving Automation for Global Cinema