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Join Us AT RUIN CINEMA in Building Something Unforgettable

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This is a grassroots fundraising effort to help bring our vision to life. For information on formal investment opportunities, please contact us directly.

RUIN CINEMA is more than a venue; it's a cultural hub for film lovers, artists, and storytellers.

INVESTING means helping to create a unique experience blending intimate screenings, genre events, coffeehouse vibes, and curated cinema. Community.

Please JOIN US in opening our doors and igniting something extraordinary.

Why give?

If you’re reading this, it’s because you’ve crossed paths with Josh Waller — the mind behind RUIN CINEMA. You’ve already heard the pitch, more than enough to spark a fire. So first…

THANK YOU.

You’ve made it this far because you see something.

Here’s the truth:

We’re not here to ask for charity. If investing isn’t the right move for you, that’s okay.

But if you do have capital ready to fuel something bold, something raw and uncharted — then welcome to the edge of an adventure.

RUIN CINEMA isn’t just a project. It’s a movement to build a new kind of story, a space that didn’t exist before, and wouldn’t without you.

Join us not just as an investor, but as a partner. Let’s build the unexpected.

Giving FAQs

  • Ruin Cinema has multiple revenue streams: ticket sales, memberships, bar and beverage sales (including premium cocktails, coffee, and concessions), merchandise, private rentals, and special events. Over time, additional income may come from online content, live programming, and theatrical distribution.

  • Ruin Cinema is a curated, genre-driven microcinema experience rooted in community and creativity. We screen films you won’t find elsewhere in Portugal, blend film culture with cocktails and conversation, and emphasize atmosphere, exclusivity, and personal connection — all in a compact, profitable footprint.

  • Our flagship location in Sintra is just the beginning. Once successful, we plan to expand to Cascais, Lisbon, Porto, and California - offering early investors first rights of refusal. Beyond physical growth, we’re building an online brand — with original content, film curation, and theatrical distribution — that extends the reach and cultural impact of Ruin Cinema.