| Established | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Repertory cinema |
| Headquarters | Cleveland Institute of Art |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 41°30′37″N81°36′09″W / 41.5104°N 81.6024°W |
Public Transit |  Little Italy–University Circle station |
Founders | John Ewing, Ron Holloway, & George Gund III |
Director | Bilgesu Sisman |
| Website | www.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]
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]
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]
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