Cinematic Void is a monthly film screening series with live events in
Los Angeles
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at the Los Feliz 3, the
Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian-style theatres are based on the traditional and historic design elements of Ancient Egypt.
The first Egyptian Theatre to be constructed in the US – which inspired many of the identically-named theatres that followed it – was Graum ...
, and the
Aero Theatre
The Aero Theatre is a single-screen movie theater in Santa Monica, California, built in 1939 and opened in 1940.
History
Named in tribute to the aerospace industry, the Aero Theatre was built by aviation pioneer Donald W. Douglas of the Douglas A ...
through the
American Cinematheque
The American Cinematheque is an independent, nonprofit cultural organization in Los Angeles, California, United States dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the moving image in all its forms.
The Cinematheque was created in 1981 as ...
. Created by James Branscome in 2016 with the guidance of
Beyond Fest programmer Grant Moninger, Cinematic Void screens strange, obscure, and cult films of all genres. Screening events often include clip shows, special guests, and contests.
Sub-series
Cinematic Void has several themed sub-series: Camp Void, Voidentines, January Giallo, the Cinematic Void Up All Night virtual series, and programming during
Beyond Fest.
Partners
Cinematic Void is partnered with the
American Cinematheque
The American Cinematheque is an independent, nonprofit cultural organization in Los Angeles, California, United States dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the moving image in all its forms.
The Cinematheque was created in 1981 as ...
and has partnered with film distributors
Severin Films
Severin Films is an American film production and distribution company known for restoring and releasing cult films on DVD and Blu-ray.
History
The label was created in 2006 in Los Angeles, and other offices were founded in New York City and Londo ...
,
Arrow Video
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, and
Vinegar Syndrome
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for film restoration premieres.
Podcast
Cinematic Void has a dedicated podcast co-hosted by James Branscome and Nick Vance with special guests and in-depth discussions of cult and genre films.
See also
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List of film festivals
This is a list of existing major film festivals, sorted by continent.
The world's oldest film festival is the Mostra internazionale d'arte cinematografica (''Venice Film Festival''), while the most prestigious film festivals in the world, known ...
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List of mobile movie screening clubs in Los Angeles
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American Cinematheque List of Regular Film Series
References
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External links
Official website
Film festivals in Los Angeles
Fantasy and horror film festivals in the United States
Science fiction film festivals