James Gardiner is a cinema technology entrepreneur and hands-on technical director with over three decades of experience in post-production and exhibition, now focused on bringing cinema to regional audiences through cloud and internet technologies. As co-owner of ClubMovie/DCN and founder of Small Cinema Owners Association, he designs and operates a cloud-based TMS and delivers practical automation and cost-saving solutions for microcinemas and independent exhibitors. He runs multiple businesses—Finishing Room and CineTechGeek—providing complex DCP services, consultancy, and industry education while also acting as the go-to L3 troubleshooter for Cineplex Australia. Known for blending software development, systems integration, and onsite technical support, he translates deep domain knowledge into reliable operational systems that keep screens running. Based in Melbourne, he quietly bridges traditional exhibition workflows with modern cloud orchestration to make cinema viable outside major markets.
Clairmeta is a python package for Digital Cinema Package (DCP) probing and checking.
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James Gardiner - Co Owner at Small Cinema Owners Association