Cinestudio facts for kids
Cinestudio is a special movie theater located at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. It's an independent theater, meaning it's not part of a big chain. It has one large screen and can seat about 485 people. The building itself is a classic design from 1935. Cinestudio is known for its huge screen, amazing sound system, and classic movie palace feel. Before each show, a spectacular gold curtain rises, and you can enjoy real balcony seating. Look for the gold lion symbol inside!
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The Story of Cinestudio
How Cinestudio Began
Cinestudio was started in 1970 by a group of students at Trinity College. These students turned a big lecture hall in the college's chemistry building into a movie theater that looked like something from the 1930s. The theater was set up as a cooperative. This means students helped run everything, from showing movies to managing the place. Cinestudio quickly became popular for showing interesting and sometimes unusual films.
Running the Theater Today
Even today, Cinestudio is mostly run as a cooperative. Two of the original founders, James Hanley and Peter McMorris, still help guide the theater. About 50 students and community volunteers work there. They help run movie showings seven days a week.
In 2002, Cinestudio became a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization. This means it's a charity that supports the arts. While it's now independent, it still uses space in the college's chemistry building. In 2007, the theater's ticket booth was named the Fred Pfeil Memorial Ticket Booth. This was to honor Fred Pfeil, a Trinity College professor and a long-time volunteer and board member at Cinestudio.
Movies at Cinestudio
What Kinds of Films Are Shown?
Cinestudio shows many different types of movies. You can see films that have already been released, independent movies, and classic films from the past. The theater welcomes ideas from its audience for what movies to show. This means you can sometimes help pick the films!
Film Festivals and Events
Every year, Cinestudio hosts several film festivals. These are special events where many movies are shown over a few days. Some of these festivals include April in Paris, which often features French films, and the Trinity Film Festival. The Trinity Film Festival is an international event that showcases movies made by students from all over the world.
