Our film screenings highlight underground, avant-garde and independent cinema. When we can, we host the filmmaker for an introduction and post screening Q&A. We have shown thousands of films ranging from structural classics like Tony Conrad's "The Flicker" on 16mm, to music films such as Bjork's "Biophilia Live" and Sigur Ros' "Heima". We strive to bring classic films to be screened on 16mm but also new films by emerging independent filmmakers.
Date:
09.13.2014 8:09pm
Venue/Location:
MIDTOWN CINEMA 250 Reily St. Harrisburg
"GOD HELP THE GIRL" by STUART MURDOCH (of Belle and Sebastian)
7:30, $5.
Saturday September 13th and Sunday September 14th
Date:
08.14.2014 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
THE OTHER ROOM THEATRE at F&M, Lancaster
FILMMAKERS IN-PERSON: The Smyth Brothers, from Raleigh, N.C.
CREATIVE DESTRUCTION: The Smyth Brothers
Creative destruction is an economic concept that describes the paradox of progress by attaching evolutionary theory to capitalism. "It's the process of industrial mutation that incessantly revolutionizes the economic structure from within, incessantly destroying the old one, incessantly creating a new one." The dualistic nature pairs well with who we are as twins and the stories we try to tell- tales of a people and their pursuit of money. How does this pursuit mutate now that change is the only constant in capitalism?
Por Dinero
31min, 16mm to video, 2012
Quotes from an ancient Mayan hero tie together the life of an undocumented Mexican, his indigenous family, and their dying language.
Rice for Sale
31min, 16mm in-camera edits, 2013
An experimental tale distorting Bali's modern world into a historical account depicting the demise of its former cultural motto, "Rice is Life." Ten wordless vignettes, all in-camera edits, are strung together to compose a two-part mythological venture down the heavenly mountain toward the demonic sea, culminating at the site of the 2002 terrorist bombing.
BIO
Brendan and Jeremy Smyth are 16mm experimental documentary filmmakers who explore the globe in search of cultural oddities. Their interest in visual anthropology has sent them from Mexico to Indonesia showcasing the economic plight of workers through unique methods of storytelling. The twins' work has won multiple awards and screened at notable festivals/venues including Anthology Film Archives, Antimatter, Atlanta, Big Muddy, Chicago Underground, Edinburgh Int’l, and Indie Grits. The two are the directors/programmers of the Haverhill Experimental Film Festival in Massachusetts, soon to open submissions for the third annual event. Currently, the Smyth brothers live in Durham, NC, where they curate a monthly experimental film series known as UNEXPOSED.
8PM, all-ages. at The Other Room Theater, Lancaster.
Date:
08.24.2014 8:08pm
Venue/Location:
MIDTOWN CINEMA 250 Reily St. Harrisburg
"AS IT IS IN HEAVEN"
"After the death of the Prophet, a man is called to lead his small religious sect as they anxiously await the end of the world they were promised. Director Joshua Overbay deftly leads audiences down a twisting path of passion and devotion, envy and manipulation in this sympathetic portrayal of a modern-day cult leader and his spiritual convictions. Devoted to a simple life of faith in unforgiving Kentucky backcountry, a small religious sect seeks spiritual awakening as their Prophet (John Lina) nears death and his son, Eamon (Luke Beavers), prepares to step forward as their new leader. But, in his last moments, the Prophet instead names newcomer David (Chris Nelson) as his spiritual successor"
a cult approaches the end of the world
critic's pick! "cooks a surprising amount of tension from the barest minimum of ingredients."
— new york times
"a tantalizing experience . . . potent"
— rogerebert.com
"a disquieting film about testing faith"
— chicago sun-times
"the stakes are nothing less than the end of days. . . quietly compelling . . . ominous"
— hollywood reporter
". . . finds its creepy heart in the performance of Chris Nelson, who imbues his fledgling cult leader with deep spiritual feeling and a welcoming humility . . ."
— the stranger (seattle)
Date:
04.09.2014 6:30pm
Venue/Location:
THE ORANGE ROOM (at Second City Church)
FREE SCREENING of a rare 16mm print.
PIER PASOLINI's "THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW" 1964.
at SECOND CITY CHURCH, free. wednesday april 9th. 6:30
Date:
04.08.2014 7:30pm
Venue/Location:
The PHILLIPS MUSEUM of ART at F&M College, LANCASTER
Film Screening of short films by Su Friedrich
Su Friedrich's films regularly combine elements of narrative, documentary, and experimental styles of film-making and often focus on the roles of women, family, and homosexuality in contemporary America. Su Friedrich has been a leading figure in avant-garde filmmaking and a pivotal force in the establishment of Queer Cinema. Her work has radicalized film form and content by incorporating a feminist perspective and issues of lesbian identity and by creating a remarkable and innovative synthesis of experimental, narrative and documentary genres.
Sally Mather Gibson Curriculum Gallery, The Phillips Museum of Art
This event is open to the public.
projection services by MOVIATE
Date:
03.18.2014 7:30pm
Venue/Location:
The PHILLIPS MUSEUM of ART at F&M College, LANCASTER
16MM screening of short films by Marie Menken
Glimpse of the Garden (1957)
Eye Music of Red Major (1961)
Arabesque for Kenneth Anger (1961)
Go Go Go (1964)
Andy Warhol (1965)
Lights (1966)
As an American experimental filmmaker, Menken incorporated collage, painting and stop motion into her work. She took influence from the various art movements her contemporaries took part in, including abstract expressionism. Menken was known for her association and influence on many of the leading members of the movement, including Andy Warhol and experimental filmmakers Kenneth Anger and Stan Brakhage.
Sally Mather Gibson Curriculum Gallery, The Phillips Museum of Art
Co-Sponsored by the Department of Theatre, Dance, Film
Projection by MOVIATE
This event is free and open to the public.
Date:
02.18.2014 7:30pm
Venue/Location:
The PHILLIPS MUSEUM of ART at F&M College, LANCASTER
In conjunction with the exhibition, Theresa Bernstein: A Century in Art, The Phillips Museum presents a selection of short films by Maya Deren. "American experimental filmmaker and entrepreneurial promoter of the avant-garde in the 1940s and 1950s, Maya Deren combined her interests in dance, voodoo and subjective psychology in a series of surreal, perceptual, and black and white short films." Featuring: At Land (1944) Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) Ritual In Transfigured Time (1946) The Witch's Cradle (1943) A Study In Choreography For Camera (1945) February 18, 2014, Curriculum Gallery, The Phillips Museum of Art, 7.30 P.M. Co-Sponsored by the Department of Theatre, Dance, Film Projection by Moviate www.moviate.org This event FREE and open to the public.
Date:
01.30.2014 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
STUDIO A, HARRISBURG
Something Weird Presents
THAT'S SEXPLOITATION! A Visual History
A Documentary Film by Frank Henenlotter
One Night Only!
Thursday January 30, 2014
8pm
$5 Suggested Donation
"A wall-to-wall Lazy Susan of tits, ass and hilarity!"
- John Waters
Moviate is proud to present a screening of the new film by Frank Henenlotter (Basketcase, Brain Damage, Frankenhooker). This documentary film is still on the festival circuit and we are excited to host a local screening.
THAT’S SEXPLOITATION!, is a visual history of over 40 years of sex in the cinema (1930-1970)! It will feature rare and lost clips from vintage “adults only” feature films, shocking short subjects, quaint coin drop arcade loops, naughty stags and smokers, and graphic sex educationals from days gone by! Archival footage shows the many genres that developed over the years; including the early sex hygiene and drug scare films, glamour, panties and pasties, pretty pin-ups, goona-goona exotica, nudist camp classics, striptease and burlesque, art house sinema, nudie cuties, roughies, sexy psychedelia and tying things up with the pre-hardcore white coaters.
Your guides for this seldom seen side of American film history are The Mighty Monarch of Exploitation Film DAVID F. FRIEDMAN and cult movie director FRANK HENENLOTTER. They’ll accompany you on a fun and informative wild ride through the wonderful world of sexploitation cinema! The film was produced by SWV head honcho Mike Vraney and our partner in crime Jimmy Maslon. Directed by the illustrious Frank Henenlotter.
Trailer:
Review from The Hollywood Reporter:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/sexploitation-film-review-609107
Date:
12.20.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
STUDIO A, HARRISBURG
THE ANNUAL HOLLY JOLLY FILM SHORTS are returning to Harrisburg, FRIDAY DECEMBER 20th!
Rare 16mm film prints of lost holiday classics, warm cider and candy canes.
Fun for the whole family. 8PM, STUDIO A, $5 suggested donation.
Date:
10.23.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
STUDIO A, HARRISBURG
LEGENDARY FILMMAKER:
MIKE KUCHAR, from San Francisco California, in-person, presenting FOUR NEW SHORT MOVIES!
8pm,
$5 donation goes directly to visiting filmmaker.
Date:
10.17.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
moviate at THE MAKESPACE
moviate welcomes filmmaker Joe Chang in-person with his new feature film "PRESENT"
ABOUT:
Daniel Crane (Nesey Gallons) is a semi-famous performance artist traveling and touring around the country, entertaining small enthralled audiences in the living rooms of houses with his awkward and sometimes alienating acts. On Halloween weekend, he finds himself with a few days off in Asheville, NC, staying with his kid sister, Dorothy (Faith Callaway) who works as a waitress at an old mom and pop Diner.
When a couple leaves a book at the Diner, Dorothy and Daniel decide to revisit the small town where they grew up. Along with Dorothy's roommate Cassie (Mariana Templin), they set out on a trip to Mount Airy, NC, discovering the things they once remembered are vanishing, and realizing things they've kept inside themselves since childhood never go away.
Starring
NESEY GALLONS
FAITH CALLAWAY
MARIANA TEMPLIN
with TEAADORA NIKOLOVA
Written and Directed by
JOE CHANG
Produced by
THE PAPERCOOKIE PICTURE COMPANY (Aubrey Curtis, Joe Chang, John Ferrer)
Cinematography by
GREG HUDGINS
Music by
NESEY GALLONS
OFFICIAL SITE:
www.ithappenedonehalloween.com
www.papercookie.net
AT MAKESPACE, 1912 n. 3rd st. Harrisburg
8pm, $5 donation to visiting filmmaker. all-ages, byob.
Date:
10.16.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
ZOETROPOLIS Lancaster, PA
"MAGDALEN" feature film with filmmaker ANDREW McELHINNEY IN-PERSON!
at ZOETROPOLIS, Lancaster. 8PM.
Date:
10.03.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
STUDIO A, HARRISBURG
Sandra Gibson, Luis Recoder, Olivia Block from 25 FPS on Vimeo.
info on Sandra and Luis:
http://handmadecinema.com/mobileview.php?id=19
http://cuff.org/2013-fest/2013-full-program/
more details to follow.
all-ages, $5 donation to the visiting filmmakers.\
8PM. at STUDIO A.
Date:
08.22.2013 8:00am
Venue/Location:
STUDIO A, HARRISBURG
Moviate presents a rare series of 3 social documentaries from the late 70's & 80's on full-color VHS - Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story, Sam Maloof: Woodworker, Full of Sound and Fury: Living with Schizophrenia
Date:
07.11.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
STUDIO A, HARRISBURG
"LOW MOVIE: HOW TO QUIT SMOKING"
Low Movie (How to Quit Smoking) from Cinema Purgatorio on Vimeo.
"Low Movie (How To Quit Smoking)" follows the entire career of the iconic band Low and their relationship with director Philip Harder. For twenty years they made music videos and short films together, filming on ice, in railroad yards, and in rapidly disintegrating rooms.
Low formed in 1993. Before the band’s debut record, Harder, armed with a 16mm camera, filmed the band on Lake Superior in minus 30 windchill. At the time Low bucked rock protocol by turning their volume down and the haunting visuals helped define their minimalist approach. As Low matured they turned up and the lyrics grew more aggressive and political. The visuals followed suit resulting in clips that were never released due to the violent subject matter. Year after year, for two decades, Harder continued to shoot Low’s music.
For Low Movie, Harder went back into the vaults and reassembled all of his 16mm negatives, including outtakes, new material mixed with old, much of which has never been seen by anyone, including the band.
Low Movie was created by the one person — other than members Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker — who has worked with the band Low over its entire existence.
8PM, $5 donation, all ages, at
STUDIO A photography studio,
106 State St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
United States
Date:
04.18.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
moviate at LITTLE AMPS COFFEE ROASTERS
In Celebration of RECORD STORE DAY at LITTLE AMPS, we are hosting a FREE SCREENING of the new documentary
"Last Shop Standing: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the Independent Record Shop"
LAST SHOP STANDING IS THE OFFICIAL FILM OF RECORD STORE DAY 2013 from Record Store Day on Vimeo.
8PM, FREE SCREENING
at LITTLE AMPS COFFEE ROASTERS,
1836 GREEN STREET, HARRISBURG, PA
Date:
04.23.2013 7:30pm
Venue/Location:
The PHILLIPS MUSEUM of ART at F&M College, LANCASTER
7:30PM
16mm film print of "THE VIRGIN SPRING" by Ingmar Bergman
at the PHILLIPS MUSEUM OF ART, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster
(moviate is providing projection for the film screening)
Date:
04.08.2013 8:00pm
Venue/Location:
THE OTHER ROOM THEATRE at F&M, Lancaster
Moviate & The Film and Media Studies Program At
Franklin & Marshall College Present:
16MM EXPERIMENTAL FILM NIGHT
on Monday April 8, 2013
At
THE OTHER ROOM THEATRE (on the campus of F&M)
715 Pine Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Come out and enjoy a program of rarely seen classic experimental films! All films will be shown in glorious 16mm!
Admission = $5 (Free with current F&M Student ID)
Date:
04.02.2013 7:30pm
Venue/Location:
GREEN ROOM THEATER at FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE, LANCASTER
FILMMAKER MARTHA COLBURN will be IN-PERSON at the GREEN ROOM THEATRE (Franklin and Marshall College, LANCASTER)
Martha Colburn Brings the War Home | "New York Close Up" | Art21 from Art21 on Vimeo.
7:30PM, FREE (for more info, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
Date:
03.23.2013 7:30pm
Venue/Location:
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - DeSoto Film and Music Series:
This classic silent film will be presented with a live original score by The Reese Project.
This husband and wife duo played the live score to last year's popular presentation of Buster Keaton's "The General."
Sponsored by Carole DeSoto
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
ADMISSION: $8