Overview
- Jason Reitman’s Village Directors Circle, a coalition of more than 30 filmmakers, owns the 1931 movie palace after acquiring it in 2024.
- Under the agreement, the American Cinematheque will manage daily operations and lead programming with active participation from the filmmakers.
- The venue is slated to host premieres, first‑run films, repertory series, live conversations, awards‑season events, and expanded Cinematheque festivals such as Beyond Fest and Bleak Week.
- Plans include a redesigned lobby configured for concessions, exhibits of filmmaker artifacts, retail kiosks, and premiere‑related events.
- Organizers report early leadership commitments, including from a major technology sponsor, as they target a 2027 reopening following construction beginning next year.