Anthology Film Archives

Film Screenings / Theater Rental Info

We are now fielding inquiries and booking theater rentals once again! We look forward to hosting your screenings and events in our theaters and lobbies once more - please review the following information and fill out our Theater Rental Form.

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Anthology Film Archives offers the best rates and the most flexibility for screening room rentals in New York City.
Anthology has two theaters which can be rented by individuals or organizations for a wide variety of presentations, including: premieres, private screenings, classes, guest lectures, benefits; by invitation or open to the public; and multi-day film and video festivals.

Anthology rents both theaters by the hour, and prices include the services of a projectionist, theater manager, and, if needed, a box office person - there are no extra charges.  The theaters are equipped to project most film, video, and audio formats; have HVAC; and have lobbies that can be used for receptions, information tables, step and repeat banners, etc. Availability varies.

For inquiries, please write:
rentals AT anthologyfilmarchives DOT org

THEATER RENTAL FORM

Specs for video file presentation

Specs for DCP presentation

There is a $150 per hour inspection fee for all prints.

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  • Courthouse Theater

    Courthouse Theater

    2nd floor / 187 seats

    35mm, 16mm, Super-8mm, DCP, Blu-ray, digital files, DVD, mini-DV, DigiBeta, Beta SP, VHS
    Dolby 5.1 sound system. This theater is not wheelchair accessible. $900 per hour.
  • Maya Deren Theater

    Maya Deren Theater

    Street-level / 72 seats 

    35mm, 16mm, Super-8mm, DCP, Blu-ray, digital files, DVD, mini-DV, DigiBeta, Beta SP, VHS
    Dolby 5.1 sound system. $600 per hour.

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