American Cinematheque

Established in 1984, the American Cinematheque (AC) is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to building a diverse and engaged film community through immersive film curation, conversation, and presentation. The American Cinematheque believes film is a communal experience with the power to entertain, enlighten and inspire. Since it first began showing films in theatres in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided diverse film programming, screenings and live in-person conversations and events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries, presenting both new and repertory cinema to the city of Los Angeles.

The American Cinematheque has a membership base of over 5,300 members primarily in the greater Los Angeles area and has over 1,200 unique screenings and live events per year at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Egyptian Theatre (grand reopening 2023).