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American Cinematheque
Cinematheque presents the full range of film and video, not otherwise available to the widest possible audience; establishes a forum for an on-going dialogue between filmmakers and filmgoers; encourages and supports new talents by creating a showcase for their work; and provides a high profile exhibition facility for other film and video organizations. Unlike an annual film festivals, Cinematheque screens year-round and is able to provide both the public and filmmakers with a permanent venue to enjoy and study film on the big screen. Cinematheque members receive special film lovers' benefits throughout the year, including private screenings of new releases and discount tickets to film series. The historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and the Aero Theaters in Santa Monica are permanent homes of the American Cinematheque. Board of Directors Chairman: Rick Nicita President: Henry Shields, Jr. Executive Director: Barbara Zicka Smith Co-Chairmen: Peter J. Dekom, Kenneth Kleinberg, Mike Medavoy Vice-Presidents: Peter Bart, Anne Keshen Treasurer: James G. Robinson Secretary: Barbara Smith Executive Committee Peter Bart, Paul Bloch, Bill Block, Colin Callender, Sanford R. Climan, Peter J. Dekom, Michael De Luca, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Wendi L. Doyle, Toby Emmerich, Rick Finkelstein, William Friedkin, Jerry Giaquinta, John Goldwyn, Brian Grazer, Dean Hallett, Tom Hansen, Godfrey Isaac, Jonathan D. Kaufelt, Anne Keshen, Kenneth Kleinberg, Warren N. Lieberfarb, Ed Limato, Robert J. Mayson, Chris McGurk, Mike Medavoy, Mark Ordesky, Sanford P. Paris, Elisabeth N. Pollon, Peter Rice, James G. Robinson, Thomas O. Staggs, Steve Tisch, Susan M. Tolson, Paula Wagner, Richard Withey Board of Trustees Alfonso Arau, Candice Bergen, Peter Bonerz, Roz Bonerz, Francis Coppola, Bruce Corwin, Joe Dante, Paul Flattery, Frank Gehry, Goldie Hawn, David Hockney, Martin Lewis, Mike Nichols, Marvin Paige, Michael Schlesinger, Martin Scorsese, Eric Sherman, Dale Ann Stieber, Melvin Van Peebles, Professional Counsel, Irell & Manella LLP, Green Hasson & Janks LLP Staff Programming: Grant Moninger, Gwenael Deglise Film Traffic Assistant: Bill Foster Short Film Programmer: Andrew P. Crane Producer / Programmer: Margot-Robin Gerber (Alternative Screen co-founder) Programmer: Tom Harris (Alternative Screen co-founder) Publicity & Marketing / Web Editor: Margot-Robin Gerber Publicity & Marketing Assistant: Hayley Yerington Membership manager: Andrew P. Crane Membership Assistant: James Bellows Development: Corrinne Mann Webmaster: Victor Negri, Lance Powell Egyptian Theatre Managers: Barry Jones, Savannah Thomas, Jim Towns Aero Theatre Manager: Nick Perry Head Projectionist: Paul Rayton Volunteer Coordinator / Special Events Producer: Nancy Winters Accounting: Eyob Zelke
Opened in 1922, the Grauman's Egyptian Theatre is one of the world's most famous movie theaters. It was built by showman Sid Grauman and real estate developer Charles E. Toberman, who subsequently built the nearby El Capitan Theatre and Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Grauman had previously opened one of the first big movie theaters the U.S., the Million Dollar Theater, on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles in 1918. Designed by architects Meyer and Holler and constructed by the Milwaukee Building Company for 18 months, the Egyptian Theatre cost $0.8 million. On October 18, 1922, the theater was the venue for the first-ever Hollywood premiere, “Robin Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks. The film budget was over $1 million. The exterior and interior walls contain ancient Egyptian-style paintings and hieroglyphics. The four massive columns that mark the theatre's main entrance are 4 1/2 feet (1.3 m) wide and rise 20 feet (6 m). The Egyptian has the large courtyard (150 ft / 45.7 m long and 45 ft / 13.7 m wide) in the front with a fountain and palm trees. This is the entrance hall especially designed to host the theatre's famous red carpet ceremonies. In 1996, the city of Los Angeles sold the theater to the American Cinematheque for a nominal one dollar with the proviso that the landmark building will be restored and re-opened as a movie theater. The Cinematheque committed to raising the funds to pay for the restoration and to using the renovated theater for public film screenings. The Egyptian Theatre was re-opened to the public on December 4, 1998, after a $12.8 million renovation. The original theater had over 2,000 seats in a single auditorium. The restored building has been re-configured to add a second screening theater. The main theater now has 616 seats and is named after Los Angeles philanthropist Lloyd E. Rigler. The smaller, 77-seat theater was named after director and producer Steven Spielberg.
The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica is a 1940 landmark movie theater that has been restored by the American Cinematheque and it has been functioning as the organization's second theater since 2004. In addition to its year-round programs of film festivals and retrospectives, the Cinematheque annually presents the American Cinematheque Award, previously known as Moving Pictures Ball, a black tie gala to honor individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to film. Recipients: Matt Damon - 2009 Samuel L. Jackson - 2008 Julia Roberts - 2007 George Clooney - 2006 Al Pacino - 2005 Steve Martin - 2004 Nicole Kidman - 2003 Denzel Washington - 2002 Nicolas Cage - 2001 Bruce Willis - 2000 Jodie Foster - 1999 Arnold Schwarzenegger - 1998 John Travolta - 1997 Tom Cruise - 1996 Mel Gibson - 1995 Rob Reiner - 1994 Michael Douglas - 1993 Sean Connery - 1992 Martin Scorsese - 1991 Ron Howard - 1990 Steven Spielberg - 1989 Robin Williams - 1988 Bette Midler - 1987 Eddie Murphy - 1986 In 1995, American Cinematheque enhanced its existing programming by providing the Alternative Screen, a year-round venue for independent feature films that have not yet secured wide commercial distribution, experimental work, music videos, and work in new media that were not currently part of its regular programming. The Alternative Screen is a forum for independent filmmakers and film exhibitors that aim to support today's independent film movement. . . . . American Cinematheque - The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028. Tel: (323) 461-2020, fax: (323) 461-9737, email: info@americancinematheque.com The Aero Theatre - 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 American Cinematheque Awards: Tel: (323) 466-3456 x 115 (Margot Gerber), (323) 314-7000 (tickets, Mann Productions) 24-hour recorded information - Tel: (323) 466-FILM Theatre manager, ticket inquiries - Tel: (323) 461-2020 x 120 Volunteer work - Tel: (323) 461-2020 x 121 Accounting - Tel: (323) 461-2020 x 124 Rentals - Tel: (Egyptian) (323) 461-2020 x 121, (Aero) (323) 461-2020 x 118 . . . . © Preems.com |
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American
Cinematheque is a non-profit, cultural organization dedicated to
public presentation of moving picture in all its forms since 1981.
The organization launched its first series of screenings the best
of film and video in 1987.
American
Cinematheque is based at the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard
in Hollywood, California.
