About
The American Cinematheque is a non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the Moving Picture in all its forms. The Cinematheque presents the best of film and video - ranging form the classics to the outer frontiers of the art form.
Purpose
The American Cinematheque was created in 1981:
- to honor and promote America’s indigenious art form -- the Moving Picture;
- to present the full range of film and video, not otherwise available to the widest possible audience;
- to establish a forum for an on-going dialogue between filmmakers and filmgoers;
- to provide a high profile exhibition facility for other independent film and video organizations;
- to encourage and support new talent by creating a showcase for their work.
PROOF PROOF is a short film festival in Los Angeles dedicated to showcasing the best in proof-of-concepts. Providing a highly competitive and unique festival experience, as well as opening the door for fruitful future filmmaking opportunities,…
Read More »REMINDER THE SOPRANOS 25th Anniversary Panel with creator David Chase and executive producers Terence Winter and Matthew Weiner Sun. Feb 4, 2024 | 4:00pm Egyptian Theatre Members-Only Event! Not a member? Join today. Tickets will be…
Read More »JUST ADDED EGYPTIAN PEEPING TOM Sat. Jan 27, 2024 | 4:00pm Egyptian Theatre LA Premiere of 4K Restoration! TICKETS RE-ANIMATOR + Q&A with actors Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton and producer Brian Yuzna Fri. Feb 2, 2024 | 7:00pm…
Read More »JUST ADDED EGYPTIAN YOUTH (SPRING) + Q&A with filmmaker Wang Bing Sun. Jan 14, 2024 | 2:00pm Egyptian Theatre We are thrilled to welcome a rare U.S. appearance by filmmaker Wang Bing to the Egyptian Theatre for his latest film about…
Read More »JANUARY GIALLO TORSO / STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH + Q&A with filmmaker Sergio Martino Sat. Jan 20, 2024 | 7:00pm Egyptian Theatre 'Cinematic Void' TICKETS Cinematic Void Presents 'January Giallo' January 1 - January 29, 2024 …
Read More »EDWARD YANG RETROSPECTIVE Edward Yang: An American Cinematheque Retrospective January 19, 2024 - January 28, 2024 Aero Theatre and Egyptian Theatre The American Cinematheque is honored to pay tribute to filmmaker Edward Yang, a pioneer of…
Read More »LIVE ACTION SHORTS PROGRAM American Cinematheque Live Action Short Film Spotlight Tue. Dec 12, 2023 | 7:30pm Los Feliz 3 Free Screening RSVP The American Cinematheque is proud to present a special night of short films. This program is a…
Read More »EGYPTIAN THEATRE GRAND (RE)OPENING The American Cinematheque is proud to announce its opening schedule and welcome back our members and audiences to explore the newly restored landmark Egyptian Theatre! This year, we celebrate the 101st…
Read More »Beyond Fest 2023 Tue. Sep 26 - Tue. Oct 10, 2023 Beyond Fest, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, returns for its 11th outing with a 55-feature slate spanning 15 days of cinematic excess, including 5 world premieres, 3 North…
Read More »PROOF Film Festival Fri. Oct 20 - Sun. Oct 22, 2023 Culver Theatre 9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 Presenting Partner: Canva PROOF is a short film festival in Los Angeles dedicated to showcasing the best in proof-of-concepts. Designed for…
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Read More »JUST ADDED 'Hello, I’m Troy McClure' Wed. Jul 12 - Sat. Jul 29, 2023 Los Feliz 3 Series includes: THE PEOPLE THAT TIME FORGOT, SEIZURE, HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP, A SUMMER PLACE, WARLORDS OF ATLANTIS and MONSTER ON THE CAMPUS SERIES…
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Read More »JUST ADDED 'Nicole Holofcener: An American Cinematheque Tribute' Fri. May 19 - Sat. May 20, 2023 Aero Theatre and Los Feliz 3 The American Cinematheque is proud to welcome American filmmaker Nicole Holofcener to the Aero Theatre for an advance…
Read More »JUST ADDED 'The American Cinematheque’s Dangerous Nights Crew: Let’s Watch’m' Sat. May 13 - Wed. May 31, 2023 Los Feliz 3 Films include: COLLATERAL, NIGHTCRAWLER, ZODIAC, JUDGMENT NIGHT, THE WARRIORS, AFTER HOURS and…
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Read More »'Boundless Damnation: The Films of Béla Tarr' Tue. Jun 6 - Sat. Jun 10, 2023 Aero Theatre and Los Feliz 3 The American Cinematheque is thrilled to welcome Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr for an in-person retrospective featuring…
Read More »'Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair - Year 2' Thu. June 1 - Wed. Jun 7, 2023 Aero Theatre and Los Feliz 3 The American Cinematheque is proud to announce the second annual ‘Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair,’ a weeklong festival that spotlights…
Read More »Michael Haneke: An American Cinematheque Retrospective Thu. May 4 - Sat. Jun 3, 2023 Aero Theatre and Los Feliz 3 The American Cinematheque is thrilled to present this complete film retrospective for one of the most celebrated filmmakers of…
Read More »'Paul Schrader's Man In A Room Trilogy' Mon. May 8 - Tue. May 9, 2023 Aero Theatre The American Cinematheque is proud to welcome acclaimed filmmaker Paul Schrader to the Aero Theatre for a special presentation of his 'Man in a Room' trilogy, which…
Read More »DONNIE DARKO / THE EVIL DEAD Sun. Apr 9, 2023 | 7:30pm Aero Theatre Easter Sunday Double Feature! Sponsored by MUBI TICKETS THE DOOM GENERATION + Q&A with filmmaker Gregg Araki and actor James Duval Thu. Apr 20, 2023 | 10:00pm Los Feliz…
Read More »PIERROT LE FOU / JE TU IL ELLE Fri. Mar 24, 2023 | 7:30pm Aero Theatre 'Godard: L'influenceur' Series TICKETS JUST ADDED LF3 SPLIT AT THE ROOT + Q&A with filmmaker Linda Goldstein Knowlton Tue. Mar 7, 2023 | 7:00pm Los Feliz 3…
Read More »SEVEN BEAUTIES / THE SECRET OF SANTA VITTORIA + pre-screening Q&A with actor Giancarlo Giannini Sun. Mar 5, 2023 | 7:30pm Aero Theatre TICKETS Cinematic Void Presents March Movie Madness Mon. Mar 6 - Mon. Mar 27, 2023 Los Feliz 3…
Read More »SET IT OFF + Q&A with casting director Robi Reed Mon. Jan 30, 2023 | 7:30pm Aero Theatre ‘Perpetratin’ Realism’ Series F. Gary Gray’s sophomore feature after FRIDAY (1995) was an instant box office success, nominated…
Read More »Here's to Ana Lily Amirpour! A Celebratory Tribute Fri. Jan 27 - Sun. Jan 29, 2023 Los Feliz 3 The American Cinematheque is proud to welcome acclaimed filmmaker Ana Lily Amirpour in-person for a weekend tribute at the Los Feliz 3. Amirpour joins…
Read More »Jafar Panahi's NO BEARS Limited Engagement Thu. Jan 19 - Tue. Jan 24, 2023 Los Feliz 3 In his new virtuosic sleight-of-hand — completed shortly before his imprisonment in July 2022 — Jafar Panahi plays a fictionalized version of…
Read More »GIFT MEMBERSHIP Annual Gift Memberships available for every level of American Cinematheque membership: Film Club ($85), Friend of AC ($155), Patron ($400), Silver Screen ($1200), Marquee ($5000). Give the gift of cinema with over 1000+ screenings…
Read More »THIRTEEN LIVES / APOLLO 13 + Q&A with director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer Mon. Nov 14, 2022 | 7:00pm Aero Theatre Free screening! RSVP LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Mon. Nov 14, 2022 Los Feliz 3 'Paul Dano: An American Cinematheque…
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