Founder and CEO of Limelight Cinemas, Ross Entwistle, has been elected as the new chair of the Cinema Association Australasia, taking over from David Seargeant, who served as chair since February 2016. With over 35 years of experience in both exhibition and distribution, Entwistle has held key roles at AHL Entertainment, Sony Pictures Releasing (Australia), and Village Roadshow before founding Limelight Cinemas in 2009.

Entwistle’s extensive industry involvement includes serving as president of the Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers, chair of the Motion Picture Distributors Association, and a board member of Screen Australia. He has been recognized for his contributions, winning awards such as International Exhibitor of the Year at Showest in 2008 and the Mark Sarfaty Award from Independent Cinemas Australia in 2012.

Executive director of CAA, Cameron Mitchell, highlighted Entwistle’s diverse experience and expressed confidence in his leadership during a crucial time for the industry. Entwistle aims to strengthen the Australian cinema market, emphasizing the importance of local storytelling and collaboration with industry stakeholders.

Entwistle acknowledged the legacy of his predecessor, David Seargeant, and his significant impact on the cinema industry. The CAA board, which includes prominent members like Natalie Miller and Damian Keogh, oversees 2,000 screens in Australia and New Zealand, representing major cinema operators in the region.

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