Cinema Center

Cinema Center Cinema Center, Fort Wayne’s center for film, provides unique opportunities to explore our world through the art of film.
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VISION: Cinema Center is the premier cultural center for the presentation of independent, foreign and documentary films in Northeast Indiana. Through special programming, outreach and education programs, Cinema Center provides a hub for filmmakers and film lovers to share and discuss the craft. We strive to engage our community with programming that stimulates, expands thought, inspires the spirit, promotes discussion and fosters empathy through artistic and cultural experiences.

What's Playing THIS Weekend!🍿📽 Thursday, we kick off screenings of THE ODYSSEY, with a silent comedy classic in the Spec...
07/13/2026

What's Playing THIS Weekend!🍿

📽 Thursday, we kick off screenings of THE ODYSSEY, with a silent comedy classic in the Spectator Lounge, it's Buster Keaton's STEAMBOAT BILL, JR.

Plus, we've got MORE chances to catch --- “The funniest movie you’ll see this summer," THE INVITE!

Speaking of comedy... is back! 🎬

🎟 Find Tickets & Showtimes | cinemacenter.org

This September, Cinema Center turns 50—and we're throwing a block party to celebrate! 🎉 Join us Friday, September 25 for...
07/12/2026

This September, Cinema Center turns 50—and we're throwing a block party to celebrate! 🎉

Join us Friday, September 25 for free film screenings, live performances, and so much more (TBA).

On the bill so far:
🚗 Back to the Future (Sci-Fi Comedy) — outdoor screening, in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne

"Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown."

🕵️ The Big Sleep (Film Noir) — an anniversary screening, the very first film ever shown at Cinema Center

"Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail—and what might be love."

More films, more surprises, more reasons to celebrate—coming soon!

This celebration is free and open to everyone! Stay up to date on our Block Party: https://bit.ly/CC50Block

07/11/2026

In TWO Weeks! 🍿

📽 READING LO**TA IN TEHRAN, the screen adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s memoir tells the true story of a literature professor in revolutionary Iran who, amidst censorship and religious extremism, gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics. 🎬

“Gripping – truly a film for these times.”

🎟 Get Tickets --- https://bit.ly/ReadingLolitaInTehran_FWCC

This Thursday! 🍿📽STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. was Buster Keaton’s last independent silent comedy and also one of his finest. Catc...
07/11/2026

This Thursday! 🍿

📽STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. was Buster Keaton’s last independent silent comedy and also one of his finest. Catch the story of a naive, college-educated dandy who must prove himself to his working-class father, a hot-headed riverboat captain. 🎬

Enjoy this classic back on the big screen at Cinema Center. This screening is FREE for Members!

🎟 Find Tickets --- cinemacenter.org

Summer Series Movie Night! 🍿📽 We're kicking off our FREE outdoor screenings with the much loved 80s kids adventure movie...
07/10/2026

Summer Series Movie Night! 🍿

📽 We're kicking off our FREE outdoor screenings with the much loved 80s kids adventure movie, THE NEVERENDING STORY! 🎬

All screenings will take place at Cinema Center’s parking lot on their new outdoor projector. In case of rain, the screenings will be moved inside the theatre.✨

We recommend showing up at 8pm to reserve a spot and grab concessions. There will be yard games, a mobile library, and other activities available while attendees wait for the sun to go down and for the movie to start. 🌇

🎟 RSVP --- https://bit.ly/TheNeverendingStory_FWCC

07/09/2026

One Week Away! 🍿

📽 Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point. 🎬

✨ Experience THE ODYSSEY at Cinema Center and Help Us Build Young Readers Through a Community Book Drive! Cinema Center is proud to partner with FWCS Study Connection and Sunbound Books.📚

🎟 Get Tickest / View the Link to Donate | https://bit.ly/FWCC_TheOdyssey

It's Showtime(s)! 🍿- Opening weekend for THE INVITE. Members get FREE popcorn during Thursday's screening! 📧 - Last chan...
07/09/2026

It's Showtime(s)! 🍿

- Opening weekend for THE INVITE. Members get FREE popcorn during Thursday's screening! 📧

- Last chance to catch ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA. 🎬

- Plus, It's our second Sensory Friendly Screening as part of our FILMS FOR ALL film series with The Windswell Foundation. Catch a screening of FINDING NEMO, Saturday @ 1:00 PM. 🐠

Catch a film July 9th - July 12 📽

🎟 Find Tickets | cinemacenter.org

07/09/2026

Hot off the presses! Fort Wayne’s favorite rag-tag group of funny people were featured in Fort Wayne Magazine. Pick up the July issue at your local newsstand across the city.

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437 E Berry Street
Fort Wayne, IN
46802

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+12604263456

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