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INDEPENDENT, LOCAL, AND INTERNATIONAL FILM IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ITHACA
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WHAT IS CINEMAPOLIS?
The first answer is simple: we are a first-run movie theater located in the heart of Downtown Ithaca, specializing in independent, foreign, and locally-produced films.
But more than that, Cinemapolis is a community cultural institution where the art of film is used to enrich people’s lives, grapple with and illuminate contemporary issues, and, of course, to entertain.
But more than that, Cinemapolis is a community cultural institution where the art of film is used to enrich people’s lives, grapple with and illuminate contemporary issues, and, of course, to entertain.
OUR MISSION
The Seventh Art Corporation of Ithaca, a non-profit media arts organization, encourages central New York residents to explore the power of film to entertain, educate, and to celebrate the human experience.
Seventh Art is dedicated to providing our community with the best in new international and independent cinema. Since its formation in 2000, The Seventh Art Corporation owned and operated Ithaca’s downtown movie theaters, Cinemapolis and Fall Creek Pictures–and now houses five screens under one roof at the new Cinemapolis.
Seventh Art is dedicated to providing our community with the best in new international and independent cinema. Since its formation in 2000, The Seventh Art Corporation owned and operated Ithaca’s downtown movie theaters, Cinemapolis and Fall Creek Pictures–and now houses five screens under one roof at the new Cinemapolis.
PROGRAMMING STATEMENT
Cinemapolis is a non-profit, first-run, independent movie theater dedicated to the art of film.
We offer people in Central New York an opportunity to enjoy the latest movies as they are meant to be seen —on a big screen, together with fellow audience members to share in the experience.
We are committed to featuring films people in our region can see nowhere else including international films, local films, independent cinema, and documentaries. We screen blockbusters and franchise films at a lower cost than corporate theaters, so we can make the joy of moviegoing accessible. We also supplement our first run programming with older films.
Cinemapolis partners with local film festivals, community-based organizations, and artists to offer a wide variety of special events.
We work with film distributors to obtain the rights to show films. A portion of the cost of each ticket goes to pay for film rights. Which films we show and how long films stay at Cinemapolis are decisions that are subject to agreements with film distributors.
Cinemapolis determines which films best align with our mission and makes programming decisions accordingly.
As a 501c3 nonprofit, Cinemapolis cannot directly or indirectly participate in, or intervene in any political campaign; however the theater is able to hold events where opinions about public policies are expressed.
In consultation with the Board of Directors and staff, the Cinemapolis executive director works closely with the theater’s film booker to develop programming that is engaging, enriching, challenging, and entertaining for diverse audiences.
As a public arts institution, Cinemapolis supports freedom of expression. We offer a platform to films that represent diverse experiences and perspectives, showcase artistic excellence, and provide valuable opportunities for discussion.
We are committed to building community through the art of film.
We’ll see you at the movies.
We offer people in Central New York an opportunity to enjoy the latest movies as they are meant to be seen —on a big screen, together with fellow audience members to share in the experience.
We are committed to featuring films people in our region can see nowhere else including international films, local films, independent cinema, and documentaries. We screen blockbusters and franchise films at a lower cost than corporate theaters, so we can make the joy of moviegoing accessible. We also supplement our first run programming with older films.
Cinemapolis partners with local film festivals, community-based organizations, and artists to offer a wide variety of special events.
We work with film distributors to obtain the rights to show films. A portion of the cost of each ticket goes to pay for film rights. Which films we show and how long films stay at Cinemapolis are decisions that are subject to agreements with film distributors.
Cinemapolis determines which films best align with our mission and makes programming decisions accordingly.
As a 501c3 nonprofit, Cinemapolis cannot directly or indirectly participate in, or intervene in any political campaign; however the theater is able to hold events where opinions about public policies are expressed.
In consultation with the Board of Directors and staff, the Cinemapolis executive director works closely with the theater’s film booker to develop programming that is engaging, enriching, challenging, and entertaining for diverse audiences.
As a public arts institution, Cinemapolis supports freedom of expression. We offer a platform to films that represent diverse experiences and perspectives, showcase artistic excellence, and provide valuable opportunities for discussion.
We are committed to building community through the art of film.
We’ll see you at the movies.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marshall Hopkins, Co-chair
Enid Littman, Co-chair
David Squires, Treasurer
Jodi Cohen, Secretary
Karinna Browning
Rhett Dial
Enrique Gonzalez-Conty
Marley Lubin
Sue Perlgut
Donald Rakow
Leah Shafer
Shan Varma
Enid Littman, Co-chair
David Squires, Treasurer
Jodi Cohen, Secretary
Karinna Browning
Rhett Dial
Enrique Gonzalez-Conty
Marley Lubin
Sue Perlgut
Donald Rakow
Leah Shafer
Shan Varma
Cinemapolis is deeply grateful for the donations from individuals and the grants we receive from foundations and government agencies that make our work possible.
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