Cleveland Cinematheque

The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque
Established1984; 41 years ago (1984)
PurposeRepertory cinema
HeadquartersCleveland Institute of Art
Location
Coordinates41°30′37″N 81°36′09″W / 41.5104°N 81.6024°W / 41.5104; -81.6024
Public Transit
GCRTA Little Italy–University Circle station
Founders
 John Ewing, Ron Holloway, & George Gund III
Director
Bilgesu Sisman
Websitewww.cia.edu/cinematheque/

The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque is an alternative and repertory film theatre located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

History

The Cleveland Cinematheque, as it is colloquially known, was founded in 1984 by John Ewing, Ron Holloway, and George Gund III.[2] Originally housed at Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Institute of Art has been home to the non-profit since 1986.[3] John Ewing served as director and programmer from its founding until June 30, 2024.[4]

On August 1, 2015, The Cinematheque moved into its current space, the Peter B. Lewis Theater, a purpose built 300-seat cinema with 7.1 surround sound, 4K DCP, 16mm, and 35mm projection capabilities.[5]

Turkish film scholar Bilgesu Sisman became the Cinematheque's second director on July 1, 2024.[6]

Programming

The Cleveland Cinematheque shows films that wouldn't otherwise come to the region.[7] Each film programmed is a Cleveland exclusive at the time of its showing.[8] It serves as both revival house[9] and contemporary art house[10] cinema. It releases a screening schedule of classic and current films every other month.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ "Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque (Peter B. Lewis Theater)". www.universitycircle.org. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  2. ^ "John Ewing to wrap 40 years at Cleveland Cinematheque". Ideastream Public Media. 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  3. ^ "Cleveland Cinematheque". The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Case Western Reserve University. 1997-06-20. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  4. ^ Morona, Joey (2023-08-18). "Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque director John Ewing announces retirement". cleveland. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  5. ^ "Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque Peter B. Lewis Theatre in Cleveland, OH - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  6. ^ Bhatia, Kabir (30 April 2024). "Cleveland Cinematheque names new director". WVXU.
  7. ^ "John Ewing to wrap 40 years at Cleveland Cinematheque". Ideastream Public Media. 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  8. ^ "Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque (Peter B. Lewis Theater)". www.universitycircle.org. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  9. ^ Sokol, Brett (2009-09-17). "36 Hours in Cleveland". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  10. ^ Bouchet, Ceil Miller (2013-07-18). "Culture Blooms in Cleveland". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  11. ^ "Cleveland Cinematheque Film Schedule". Archived from the original on 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  12. ^ "Search Results". Cleveland Public Library Digital Gallery. Cleveland Public Library. Retrieved 2022-09-26.

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