What they call their work
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 2 activities
- Operation of nonprofit arthouse cinema with year-round programmingOperates the historic Millerton Moviehouse as a nonprofit arthouse cinema in Millerton, NY, offering film screenings, live opera and theatre broadcasts, art exhibitions in cinematic format, and community events 365 days a year.
- Specialty and limited-run film screenings with audience engagementOrganizes limited-run screenings of specialty films, documentaries, and live-streamed performances, often accompanied by post-film discussions, Q&A sessions, or filmmaker-hosted events such as the monthly First Friday Film Club.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Accessibility and inclusion services for patronsProvides assisted hearing and closed captioning devices, wheelchair-accessible and companion seating, and Spanish-language viewing via the TheaterEars app to ensure inclusive access for all patrons, with devices sanitized between uses.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Educational and community collaboration programsRuns afterschool filmmaking programs and collaborates with local schools and community groups to host special events that engage youth and local audiences in media arts.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Live opera and theatre broadcast screeningsHosts live broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera productions and British theatre performances, including encores and special runs, with scheduled showings in designated theaters and equipped for high-quality cinematic streaming.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership and gift card programsOffers physical and digital memberships with mailing options, and sells physical or digital gift cards redeemable for tickets or concessions online or in person, including reloadable options at the box office.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Private event and screening rentalsOffers rental of theater spaces and the Screening Lounge for private events including screenings, birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers, corporate retreats, and custom experiences, with options for private viewings of current or selected films for a fee.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Facility upgrades and operational improvementsReopened the cinema in 2021 with facility enhancements including a renovated lounge, new elevator, updated ADA seating, and ongoing measures to support website accessibility using WIX tools and self-evaluations.
- On-site concessions and beverage serviceServes a selection of wines, beers, ciders, sakes, hard seltzer, artisanal sodas, locally made empanadas, snacks, and popcorn, with patrons permitted to bring beverages into screenings for consumption during films.
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Who runs it
- CHARLES RANDOLPH — DIRECTOR
- CHELSEA ALTMAN — CHAIR
- DANA SIMPSON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MALTBY — VICE CHAIR
- GRETCHEN MOL — DIRECTOR
- KIP WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- MILI AVITAL — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- 91 participating art house theatres nationwide Network — Provides reciprocal benefits to members through a national network of art house theatres starting in 2026.
- Agile Ticketing Partner — Platform used for gift card balance checking and online sales
- Agile Ticketing Solutions Partner — Partners with Agile Ticketing Solutions for ticket sales, reserved seating, memberships, and gift cards, though has no control over the accessibility of Agile's webpages.
- Jeremy Boviard Government — General Manager of The Moviehouse and contact for planned giving and stock transfer inquiries.
- National Theatre Live Partner — Partners with National Theatre Live to screen live performances of British theatre.
- Seventh Arts Partner — Collaborates with Seventh Arts to produce and present EXHIBITION ON SCREEN films.
- TheaterEars Partner — Partners with TheaterEars to provide real-time Spanish translation via mobile app for moviegoers.
- Thomas C. Ragan Funder — Provides financial support for the MetLive series at The Moviehouse.
- WIX Government — Uses WIX web hosting services and relies on its accessibility scans and tools to evaluate website compliance.
- community groups Partner — Partners with community groups to deliver educational programs and special events.
- local schools Partner — Collaborates with local schools on educational and community initiatives, including afterschool filmmaking programs.
How they approach the work
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- Arts-Based Community Engagementmethodology: arts-based_community_engagementBy using cinema arts to present diverse artistic and educational voices, the organization enhances cultural vitality and fosters community connection, because shared cultural experiences in a historic venue strengthen local identity and regional cohesion.
- Enhanced Audience Engagement Through Participatory Programmingmethodology: audience_engagement_through_participatory_programmingBy incorporating filmmaker-led discussions and immersive formats like live broadcasts of British theatre and cinematic art exhibitions, the organization deepens audience understanding and emotional connection to content, because direct engagement with creators and curated expert commentary transforms passive viewing into an interactive cultural experience.