Community Events
As a non-profit arts organization, Montclair Film is committed to providing ongoing programs that use film and storytelling as a means for individuals to express themselves, foster community, and inspire discussion. Our current programs include the following.
StorySLAM
Whether you have something to say, or just want to listen, you won’t want to miss the next Montclair Film StorySLAM.
Improv
It’s time to laugh again! Montclair Improv Comedy performs at Cinema505.
Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB)
Come see a newly released film in an environment that’s friendly to parents and caregivers of new babies.
Partnership with Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning (The MILL)
Virtual film discussion series and movie matinees for seniors.
505 Films + Friends
Unique film clubs for teens & young adults of all abilities!
The Ten Greatest Films Ever Made
Filmmaker Will Kuhn takes us on a multimedia tour across ten masterpieces that profoundly reshaped cinema.
Sensory Friendly Screenings
Come see a newly released film in an environment featuring relaxed, soft lighting and a lower, more consistent volume.
Summer Series
Free screenings of fan-favorites are shown on the big screen outside. Events take place throughout the summer in some of Montclair’s best community spaces. Bring a blanket, beach chairs, and a picnic. It’s a movie experience you won’t soon forget.
Montclair Film Matinee Club
Grab your friends and make it a date, or sneak out for a quiet morning alone! Join us on the first Wednesday of every month and choose between two new release matinee films, starting at 11:00 am.