Panida to celebrate Arthouse Theater day
The Panida Theater will hold a day-long celebration of National Arthouse Theater Day on Saturday.
SANDPOINT – The Panida Theater will participate in National Arthouse Theater Day this Saturday, Sept. 24, with a daylong celebration at the theater starting at 1 p.m.
The event celebrates the legacy of independent theaters as advocates for cinema arts.
In an age where media has become more digital than tangible, more solitary than social, art house theaters remain the physical spaces where film lovers congregate and connect with intrepid, creative filmmaking. They are the beating heart for new and exciting cinema that is shaping the future of the medium. The Panida is proud to be one of those celebrating our contribution to this legacy.
In recent decades, a colorful constellation of art houses has emerged across the globe that have added to this movement. The Panida has always celebrated its independence and donations from members and the community have made it possible for this to continue. In a time when theaters struggle to compete with on-demand movie services, this art house movement has continued to nurture a flourishing ecosystem of adventurous audiences, independent productions, and an incredible diversity of original filmmaking.
Art House Theater Day is a worldwide celebration in honor of this movement, a day to celebrate cinemas that stand the test of time and the tremendous film culture that art house theaters promote. Programming and event manager, Becky Revak and executive director, Patricia Walker, work to make sure the Panida shows a wide variety of films and genres and offers programming without the constant agenda of blockbuster theaters to be income driven.
Participants will also have special film ephemera and other exclusive items to be given away. Our own local filmmakers will be highlighted with some replays of Sandpoint Film Festival winners and favorites, and Gkids is giving away pencil cases for the first 10 in the door to see their film.
A special $5 ticket proce get you in to any event all day. Information: 208-255-7801 or visit online at: www.panida.org