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ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology Film Archives is an international center for the preservation study and exhibition of film and video with a particular focus on independent experimental and avant garde cinema Preservation Study Exhibition
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology Film Archives is an international center for the preservation study and exhibition of film and video with a particular focus on independent experimental and avant garde cinema Preservation Study Exhibition
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES We are the first film museum exclusively devoted to the film as an art What are the essentials of the film experience Which films embody the heights of the art of cinema The creation of Anthology Film Archives has been an ambitious attempt to provide answers to these questions the first of which is physical to construct a theater in which films can be seen under the best conditions and second critical to define the art of film in terms of selected works that indicate its essences and parameters Film as art
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES We are the first film museum exclusively devoted to the film as an art What are the essentials of the film experience Which films embody the heights of the art of cinema The creation of Anthology Film Archives has been an ambitious attempt to provide answers to these questions the first of which is physical to construct a theater in which films can be seen under the best conditions and second critical to define the art of film in terms of selected works that indicate its essences and parameters Film as art
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES One of our guiding principles is that a great film must be seen many times Three different programs are presented each day An anthology of one hundred programs is repeated monthly allowing for frequent periodic viewing for the dedicated spectator This cycle also provides a unique opportunity for students of the medium to see a concentrated history of the art of film within a period of four or five weeks A great film must be seen many times
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES One of our guiding principles is that a great film must be seen many times Three different programs are presented each day An anthology of one hundred programs is repeated monthly allowing for frequent periodic viewing for the dedicated spectator This cycle also provides a unique opportunity for students of the medium to see a concentrated history of the art of film within a period of four or five weeks A great film must be seen many times
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology s roots and visions go back to the early 1960s when Jonas Mekas the director of the Film Makers Cinematheque a showcase for avant garde films dreamed of establishing a permanent home where the growing number of new independent avant garde films could be shown on a regular basis That dream became a reality in 1969 when Mekas and his cohorts drew up plans to create a museum dedicated to the vision of the art of cinema guided by avant garde sensibility A Film Collection committee was formed to establish a definitive collection of films The Essential Cinema Repertory and to determine the structure of the new institution Avant garde sensibility
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology s roots and visions go back to the early 1960s when Jonas Mekas the director of the Film Makers Cinematheque a showcase for avant garde films dreamed of establishing a permanent home where the growing number of new independent avant garde films could be shown on a regular basis That dream became a reality in 1969 when Mekas and his cohorts drew up plans to create a museum dedicated to the vision of the art of cinema guided by avant garde sensibility A Film Collection committee was formed to establish a definitive collection of films The Essential Cinema Repertory and to determine the structure of the new institution Avant garde sensibility
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Opened in 1970 Anthology was originally conceived as a showcase for the collection an ambitious attempt to define the art of cinema by means of a selection of films that would screen continuously The Essential Cinema Collection was intended to encourage the study of the medium s masterworks as works of art rather than disposable entertainment The project was never completed but even in its unfinished state it represented an uncompromising critical overview of cinema s history and remains a crucial part of Anthology s exhibition program Essential cinema
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Opened in 1970 Anthology was originally conceived as a showcase for the collection an ambitious attempt to define the art of cinema by means of a selection of films that would screen continuously The Essential Cinema Collection was intended to encourage the study of the medium s masterworks as works of art rather than disposable entertainment The project was never completed but even in its unfinished state it represented an uncompromising critical overview of cinema s history and remains a crucial part of Anthology s exhibition program Essential cinema
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology found its present home in 1979 at Manhattan s Second Avenue Courthouse which was adapted to house two motion picture theaters a reference library a film preservation department offices and a gallery It opened to the public in 1988 with a commitment to the guiding principle that a great film must be seen many times that the film print must be the best possible and that the viewing conditions must be optimal Viewing conditions must be optimal
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology found its present home in 1979 at Manhattan s Second Avenue Courthouse which was adapted to house two motion picture theaters a reference library a film preservation department offices and a gallery It opened to the public in 1988 with a commitment to the guiding principle that a great film must be seen many times that the film print must be the best possible and that the viewing conditions must be optimal Viewing conditions must be optimal
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology has grown far beyond our original concept Today our mission encompasses film and video preservation the formation of a reference library containing the world s largest collection of books periodicals stills and other paper materials related to avant garde cinema and a remarkably innovative and eclectic film exhibition program We screen more than 900 programs annually preserve an average of 25 films per year with 900 works preserved to date publish books and DVDs and host numerous scholars and researchers Fueled by the conviction that the index of a culture s health and vibrancy lies largely in its margins in those works of art that are created outside the commercial mainstream we strive to advance the cause and protect the heritage of a kind of cinema that is in particular danger of being lost overlooked or ignored A culture s health and vibrancy lies largely in its margins
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Anthology has grown far beyond our original concept Today our mission encompasses film and video preservation the formation of a reference library containing the world s largest collection of books periodicals stills and other paper materials related to avant garde cinema and a remarkably innovative and eclectic film exhibition program We screen more than 900 programs annually preserve an average of 25 films per year with 900 works preserved to date publish books and DVDs and host numerous scholars and researchers Fueled by the conviction that the index of a culture s health and vibrancy lies largely in its margins in those works of art that are created outside the commercial mainstream we strive to advance the cause and protect the heritage of a kind of cinema that is in particular danger of being lost overlooked or ignored A culture s health and vibrancy lies largely in its margins
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Support Membership Your involvement is critically important to Anthology and the films we save There are many ways you can participate in promoting and preserving the art of avant garde film from buying tickets to our screenings and events and membership opportunities to becoming a sponsor or donor On our website you can also purchase tickets sign up for our mailing list so you don t miss screenings and upcoming events and check out our film and events calendar One Year Membership 60 00 Membership allows you to attend all Essential Cinema programs at no charge and all Anthology programs at our discounted 6 rate In addition members may reserve tickets up to 2 by calling the box office and are invited to attend special Members Only screenings Dual Membership 90 00 Membership for 2 people within one household Contributor Membership 125 00 Benefits of above including ticket discounts for a guest Preservation Membership 1 000 00 Includes privileges of Donor Membership as well as seat plate engraved with your name and special acknowledgment at our annual Preservation Honors dinner Archival Donor 3 000 00 Includes privileges of Donor Membership seat plaque and your own personal copy of limited edition 16mm Stan Brakhage film 4A Students and Seniors 50 00 Students and seniors can purchase a discounted membership for 40 at the Box Office with a valid student ID identification card Email Ava Tews or call 212 505 5181 20 for more info To become a member by mail please download and print the membership application PDF online at anthologyfilmarchives com to send with your check to Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Avenue New York NY 10003
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Support Membership Your involvement is critically important to Anthology and the films we save There are many ways you can participate in promoting and preserving the art of avant garde film from buying tickets to our screenings and events and membership opportunities to becoming a sponsor or donor On our website you can also purchase tickets sign up for our mailing list so you don t miss screenings and upcoming events and check out our film and events calendar One Year Membership 60 00 Membership allows you to attend all Essential Cinema programs at no charge and all Anthology programs at our discounted 6 rate In addition members may reserve tickets up to 2 by calling the box office and are invited to attend special Members Only screenings Dual Membership 90 00 Membership for 2 people within one household Contributor Membership 125 00 Benefits of above including ticket discounts for a guest Preservation Membership 1 000 00 Includes privileges of Donor Membership as well as seat plate engraved with your name and special acknowledgment at our annual Preservation Honors dinner Archival Donor 3 000 00 Includes privileges of Donor Membership seat plaque and your own personal copy of limited edition 16mm Stan Brakhage film 4A Students and Seniors 50 00 Students and seniors can purchase a discounted membership for 40 at the Box Office with a valid student ID identification card Email Ava Tews or call 212 505 5181 20 for more info To become a member by mail please download and print the membership application PDF online at anthologyfilmarchives com to send with your check to Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Avenue New York NY 10003
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Theater Rental Anthology Film Archives offers the best rates and the most flexibility for screening room rentals in New York City Anthology has two theaters which can be rented by individuals or organizations for a wide variety of presentations including premieres private screenings classes guest lectures benefits by invitation or open to the public and multi day film and video festivals Anthology rents both theaters by the hour and prices include the services of a projectionist theater manager and if needed a box office person there are no extra charges The theaters are equipped to project most film video and audio formats have HVAC and have lobbies that can be used for receptions information tables step and repeat banners etc Availability varies To discuss potential dates or for more information please call preferred 212 505 5181 ext 11 or email john at anthologyfilmarchives org Buy tickets General Admission 11 00 Essential Cinema 9 00 free for members Students and Seniors 9 00 AFA Members 7 00 kids 12 and under Tickets are available at Anthology s box office on the day of the show only The box office opens 30 minutes before the first show of the day There are no advance ticket sales Reservations are available to Anthology members only
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Theater Rental Anthology Film Archives offers the best rates and the most flexibility for screening room rentals in New York City Anthology has two theaters which can be rented by individuals or organizations for a wide variety of presentations including premieres private screenings classes guest lectures benefits by invitation or open to the public and multi day film and video festivals Anthology rents both theaters by the hour and prices include the services of a projectionist theater manager and if needed a box office person there are no extra charges The theaters are equipped to project most film video and audio formats have HVAC and have lobbies that can be used for receptions information tables step and repeat banners etc Availability varies To discuss potential dates or for more information please call preferred 212 505 5181 ext 11 or email john at anthologyfilmarchives org Buy tickets General Admission 11 00 Essential Cinema 9 00 free for members Students and Seniors 9 00 AFA Members 7 00 kids 12 and under Tickets are available at Anthology s box office on the day of the show only The box office opens 30 minutes before the first show of the day There are no advance ticket sales Reservations are available to Anthology members only
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