Indigenous Peoples Acknowledgment (Sugeree)
We recognize that the Sugar Creek area and the Trailhead district take their names from the Sugeree
Indigenous peoples. We want to acknowledge and honor them in our efforts.
Equity Statement
The Charlotte Film Society, our community cinema the Independent Picture House, and annual Charlotte Film
Festival encourage the exploration of the human experience through film, welcoming creators and moviegoers
representative of the diversity of our community and our world. With those values in mind, we strive not only to
facilitate programming that is relevant to the ever-changing dynamics of Charlotte as a whole, but also to
support the socioeconomic development of the Sugar Creek neighborhood specifically.
For decades, Charlotte has been a city of great opportunity, but that opportunity has not been equitable,
especially for lifelong Charlotteans and people of color. We are aware of the harm and displacement that
endeavors such as ours can cause, and we are dedicated to working closely with our community of neighbors
to ensure that we show respect. In everything we do, it is our priority to give more than we take.
With those values in mind, we commit to:
As our community grows and evolves, so must these commitments. Therefore, we consider these statements
to be a first step towards greater opportunity, and we welcome feedback as we continue on the journey.
Founded in 1982, the Charlotte Film Society continues to serve as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a choice in movie going experiences. The Charlotte Film Society’s primary mission is to bring foreign, classic and independent films to Charlotte that might not otherwise come here. Our belief in supporting alternative cinema continues to grow and expand through our Saturday Night Cine Club, Back Alley Film Series, and Charlotte Film Lab as well as other special film screenings and events offered throughout the year.
In 2016, the Charlotte Film Society was granted 501 (c)(3) non-profit status but was founded as non-profit from the beginning.
Additional support for the Charlotte Film Society was previously provided by Knight Foundation, which supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. Visit: KnightFoundation.org for more information.
The Charlotte Film Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization formed to bring alternative cinema to the Charlotte metro area. Our board members are all volunteers who serve without compensation. The organization operates by generating revenue from membership dues and donations.
The Independent Picture House is opening June 24th in Charlotte, NC! IPH will be operated as Charlotte’s only arthouse dedicated to screening independent film. The community cinema is operated by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Charlotte Film Society. The film society has a rich history of screening foreign, independent, and classic films for over 40 years that would not otherwise screen in the Charlotte metro area. Our non-profit also manages the Charlotte Film Festival, Charlotte’s premiere annual film festival, which just completed it’s 13th edition in October 2021. We can’t wait to make IPH the home of the Charlotte Film Festival in fall 2022.
From 1982 through 2000, the Charlotte Film Society offered a “Subscription Series“, typically from September to May, of ten to twelve foreign, classic, and independent films. The series made its home first at the Queen Park Theater, and, then in 1988, at the Manor Theatre in Myers Park. This series was a staple of the organization until 2000.
The Independent Picture House / Charlotte Film Society
4237 Raleigh St.
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 503-9793
info@independentpicturehouse.org
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The Charlotte Film Society creates communal experiences through cinema to inspire and celebrate what connects us as humans. Our commitment to this goal is exemplified by our operations at the Independent Picture House, including the annual Charlotte Film Festival, and throughout Charlotte area communities as we foster cultural connections through film.