Anthology Film Archives

Film Screenings / Theater Rental Info

Please note: due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Anthology's theaters are closed indefinitely. We are not booking any rentals at this time or for the foreseeable future.

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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; to discuss potential dates or for more information, please email: rentals [at] anthologyfilmarchives [.] org, or call : (212) 505-5181.

  • Courthouse Theater

    Courthouse Theater

    2nd floor / 187 seats
    $450 per hour
    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
  • Maya Deren Theater

    Maya Deren Theater

    Street-level / 72 seats 
    $400 per hour
    35mm, 16mm, Super-8mm, DCP, Blu-ray, digital files, DVD, mini-DV, DigiBeta, Beta SP, VHS
    Dolby 5.1 sound system