Cleveland Cinematheque

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The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque
Established1984;41 years ago (1984)
Purpose Repertory cinema
Headquarters Cleveland Institute of Art
Location
Coordinates 41°30′37″N81°36′09″W / 41.5104°N 81.6024°W / 41.5104; -81.6024
Public Transit
 Cleveland RTA logo.svg 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]

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

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