Vision
Cornell Cinema presents more than 75 films each semester and each semester-long schedule features an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic titles from across the globe. Many films are introduced by faculty or graduate students, feature guest appearances by visiting filmmakers, and are presented in collaboration with Cornell courses, academic departments, and research centers.
As a core part of our educational mission, we organize thematic series that explore the history of cinema as an industry and artform, offer a deeper understanding of the politics of image-making, and celebrate the work of filmmakers from across the globe. In our programming, we prioritize films that would not otherwise be available in the region and whose subjects resonate with the diverse interests, experiences, and concerns of our local communities.
Cornell Cinema is one of only a handful of cultural institutions in the region that can present analogue film formats as well as the highest quality digital cinema. Therefore, we also focus on exposing audiences to a variety of film formats, including 35mm, 16mm, silent films with live musical accompaniment, DCP, and more.