Pro-AERO, o.s.

Since 1997, Pro-Aero manages and runs the Prague based arthouse cinema Aero. Aero focuses on quality film art and promotes educational activities, organizes film festivals and other cultural events. A common link in all its activities is to introduce culture as a common base for different cultural backgrounds. Its staff consists of 8 full time employees and 30 volunteers. Its main sources of finance are sold tickets and services, funding from public (local, national, European) funds, it operates with an annual budget of approx 500,000 EUR. In previous years, AERO organized e.g. a film festival of Arabic films, debates on the current situation in Middle East, held events dedicated to victims of Holocaust and other events. Introducing various national culture through national film is part of its basic mission.