Cinema Software for Independent Cinemas
Independent cinemas run on tight margins and small teams. The owner is often the manager, the scheduler, and the person covering the counter on a busy Saturday. Picovico is built to work in that reality — not to require a dedicated IT function to operate it.
This page is for you if
- One to three screens
- Owner-operated or a small management team
- No dedicated IT staff
- Tickets sold mainly at the counter today
- Concessions handled on a register or by hand
What gets in the way — and how Picovico handles it
Software has always felt like it was priced for the chains
Picovico is modular. You start with what you actually need — usually ticketing — and add concessions, parking, or loyalty later. You are not paying for a multiplex feature set to run one screen.
Nobody on the team is technical
Setup, configuration, and hardware are handled by our team. Training is hands-on and covers the people who will actually use the system, not just management. Most staff are productive on their first shift.
Multiplexes offer online booking and you cannot
Online booking is one of the clearest gaps between an independent cinema and a chain. Picovico gives you your own branded booking experience and an installable app, so a customer choosing between you and a multiplex is not choosing on convenience.
You do not know your real numbers until the week is over
Ticket sales, occupancy, and concession performance are visible as they happen. For a small operation, spotting a weak showtime while you can still change it is worth more than a detailed report after the fact.
Cash handling and manual billing leave gaps you cannot see
Every transaction is recorded with an audit trail. For an owner who cannot personally supervise every shift, that visibility is usually the single biggest operational improvement.
Where to start
Picovico runs as one connected platform, but these are the modules that matter most for an operation like yours.
What switching actually involves
For a single-screen cinema, most setups are completed within a few days. Our team configures your seat map, pricing, and showtimes, connects payment methods, and trains your staff before go-live. You do not need to close, and you do not need to run two systems in parallel. If you are currently on paper or a basic register, there is no data migration to worry about at all.
Common Questions
Is Picovico affordable for a single-screen cinema?
Pricing is based on your operation size and the modules you choose, so a single-screen cinema is not priced like a multiplex. You can start with ticketing alone and add concessions, parking, or loyalty later as it makes sense.
Do we need technical staff to run Picovico?
No. Configuration, hardware setup, and training are handled by our team. The system is designed so that box office and concession staff are productive on their first shift without technical knowledge.
Can a small cinema offer online booking?
Yes. Picovico gives your cinema its own branded online booking experience and an installable Progressive Web App, with seats synced in real time to your counter. This is the same capability larger chains offer.
What if we currently use paper or a basic cash register?
That actually makes the switch simpler — there is no legacy data to migrate. Our team configures your seat map, pricing, and showtimes from scratch, and most single-screen setups are live within a few days.
Can we add modules later instead of buying everything now?
Yes. All modules work independently or together. Most independent cinemas start with ticketing and add concession POS, parking, or loyalty once the first module is running smoothly.
See Picovico running in an operation like yours
Book a free demo and we will walk through how this fits your specific setup.