Sharp/NEC and OMNEX Support MediCinema with Projector Technology for Unforgettable Cinematic Experiences

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Munich July 15, 2025 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe a global leader in innovative display solutions, is proud to support the work of MediCinema, a UK charity dedicated to delivering therapeutic cinema experiences for hospital patients and their families. This project, delivered in close collaboration with trusted integration partner OMNEX, highlights a shared commitment to using technology to make a meaningful impact where it truly matters.

MediCinema’s mission is to bring the transformative power of the shared cinema experience into hospitals, providing patients with a much-needed sense of normality, distraction, and emotional relief. The latest installation of a state-of-the-art Sharp/NEC projector at MediCinema’s newest cinema at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, enhances this experience by delivering high-quality, reliable visual performance in a hospital-safe environment.

OMNEX, who provide ongoing technical support and service for all MediCinema venues, played a central role in the successful delivery of this project. With a deep understanding of MediCinema’s operational needs and a longstanding relationship built on flexibility and trust, the Omnex team ensured a seamless and thoughtful installation.

“We’re delighted to support MediCinema in their extraordinary work,” said Adam MacDonald, Sales Manager Cinema Solutions EMEA at Sharp/NEC. “Our projection technology is built to deliver incredible experiences, and we’re proud to see it used in such a meaningful setting. Our thanks to Omnex for their exceptional service in making this possible.”

MediCinemas are specially designed to accommodate wheelchairs, beds, and medical equipment, offering patients and families an immersive cinema experience that brings comfort and joy during difficult times.

Paul Giggal, Chief Operating Officer at MediCinema, commented: “Expertise, flexibility, and generosity are what define our experience with Omnex. They have consistently delivered excellent service, are really flexible to our specific needs, and have very quickly become a trusted partner of ours. We are also so incredibly thankful to Sharp/NEC for their generous support, their technology brings a high level of quality to our cinema environments, making a very real difference for the patients we serve.”

Omnex added: “We’re proud to support all MediCinema sites under service contract and to work closely with their team and hospital staff. The Alder Hey cinema is a brilliant example of the power of what MediCinema offers, and we’re excited to continue supporting their mission by building more cinemas that help patients feel better with film.”

MediCinema’s remarkable work was recently recognised with the 2025 BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, a prestigious honour reflecting their impact across NHS hospitals.

This collaboration highlights the importance of trusted partnerships in achieving meaningful outcomes. Sharp/NEC and Omnex are proud to support MediCinema’s mission and remain committed to delivering technology that enhances lives.

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About Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH is the leading global provider of professional and commercial visual technology and digital signage solutions, owned jointly by Sharp Corporation and NEC Corporation. Sharp NEC Display Solutions offers one of the broadest visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in LCD displays, lamp and laser projectors, dvLED, 8K and 5G technology, collaboration solutions, calibration tools, IoT and AI driven analytics. Sharp NEC Display Solutions is a trusted name and a total solutions provider with strong ties to industry partners, and has a reputation for quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support with a range of professional service offerings. Serving a wide variety of markets, the organisation’s expertise spans retail, enterprise, education, entertainment, transportation, energy and utility, and more.

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About OMNEX PROFILM LIMITED

Omnex ProFilm is a trusted UK provider of cinema technology services, specialising in the installation, support, and maintenance of cinema sound and projection systems. Known for its responsive service and technical expertise, Omnex supports a wide range of venues - from independent and multiplex cinemas to specialist settings like hospital-based cinemas - with tailored, high-reliability solutions.

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About Medicinema

MediCinema is a charity which improves the wellbeing and quality of life of NHS patients and their families through the power of the shared cinema experience and the magic of film. It builds and operates cinemas inside hospitals, equipped with space for beds, wheelchairs and medical equipment and shows the latest releases for free.

Its services demonstrably improve emotional, mental and physical health, reduce feelings of isolation, anxiety and stress, and increase patient resilience. At no cost to the NHS, since the inaugural MediCinema opened in 1999 at St Thomas' Hospital in London, the charity has provided hundreds of thousands of unforgettable cinematic experiences to patients, their families and those closest to them, completely free of charge.

MediCinema operates cinemas in the following locations: Chelsea and Westminster, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children/Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Serennu Children’s Centre in Newport South Wales and the newest which opened at the end of 2024 in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. New MediCinemas have been announced at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, Manchester University NHS Trust’s Oxford Road hospital campus and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Build dates for these are TBC.