The Brief
- The cinema will close down Jan. 31.
- First opened in 1972.
MILFORD, MI (FOX 2) – After more than 50 years showing movies, hosting parties and events, the Milford Independent Cinema will close down Jan. 31.
The theater is run by a board of directors who have found it increasingly hard to raise enough money to keep the lights on as audience’s viewing habits have changed over the years. It costs more than $70,000 a year just to break even, and those funds are no longer being generated through a combination of ticket sales and fundraisers.
“This decision was not made lightly and is not due to a lack of effort or community support,” said the Cinema’s Board of Directors. “The Milford community showed up for us time and time again—with attendance, donations, fundraising, and unwavering encouragement. We truly tried to evolve with the industry and meet the needs of our community. Unfortunately, we simply did not have enough time or the level of corporate and major donor support required to get where we needed to be.”…