The curtain will rise once again at the Regent Cinema in Leven after being taken over by a local entrepreneur.
Graeme Reekie, the owner of the Kino Cinema in Glenrothes, is attempting to breathe new life into the Commercial Road picture house.
The project has a special place in his heart as he was involved with the Regent when it first reopened to the public as a community venture four years ago.
Mr Reekie said: “It was apparent that the community cinema was coming to an end and I was in talks with the owner of the building so I agreed to buy it with a view to refurbishing the cinema.
“I was involved with the Regent at the very start in 2010 but I was only there for three or four months. Then I started in Glenrothes, so I have come full circle.
“It has got a special place in my heart. It is not the biggest venue in the world but I hope to make a go of it as I love the building.”
He has big plans for the 1920s art deco building, which shut up shop in 2013 due to financial pressure.
A new committee took over running of the Regent in April 2013 but, just 12 months later, the committee again folded due to financial pressure and the cost of buying a digital projector.
Mr Reekie already has plans in place to refurbish the cinema, which will include new carpets, painting, lighting and a much larger kiosk area.
He also intends to install a digital projector and enlarge the size of the screen from 25ft to 35ft, as well as replicating the large comfy sofas that are in place at his Glenrothes cinema.
“We will be intending to keep the character of the building and its 1920s theme but also modernise it at the same time,” he said.
The news has already proved popular on social media with people responding positively on Facebook.
“This is not just for Leven but for the whole Levenmouth area, which is a combination of places such as Methil, Buckhaven, Largo and Kennoway,” Mr Reekie said.
“It all amounts to about the same population as Glenrothes so I certainly think that there is enough of an audience to sustain it.
“I think it will be especially good for the children in Leven as there’s not a great deal to do.
“Optimistically, we could be open by the October holidays but we are hoping to be open by the end of the year.”