SLO FILM CENTER

The SLO Film Center is an exciting and collaborative venture of the SLO Film Festival and The Palm Theatre.

The SLO Film Center showcases new releases, expands the program of independent and retrospective titles, and offers the venue for cultural events such as live music, comedy, and educational endeavors. Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo’s cultural arts district, the SLO Film Center is operated as a non-profit.

The Center focuses on a year-round slate of programming with daily screenings, events, and special guests, while continuing to be the hub of the annual SLO International Film Festival.

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

As the veil between the world of the dead and ours begins to thin on October 2nd, a rogue spirit takes over The Palm Theatre in Downtown San Luis Obispo! The lights dim, large menacing eyes loom as you navigate your way through our haunted hallways and three spine chilling theaters, all possessed with the spirit’s sinister sights and sounds!

Join us for a special celebration of our beloved hometown theater and the new SLO Film Center project with food, drinks, live music, cinema centric fun and frightful activities along with live music from local horror fans, Ghost\Monster Duo.

WHY SUPPORT THE SLO FILM CENTER?

Foster Education: Help establish educational programs to nurture emerging filmmakers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the industry.
Enhance Accessibility: Ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic status, has the opportunity to experience the magic of cinema through subsidized screenings, workshops, and outreach programs.
Preserve Cinematic Heritage: Preserve the legacy and permanence of the Palm Theatre, the only independent film theater in San Luis Obispo County
Champion Independent Voices: Independent film helps drive important discussions and create change. It also increases visibility of often unseen perspectives.
Sustainability of the organization: Preserve the legacy of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and establish a year-round venue for independent film in the cultural arts district.

"From the humble beginnings of a local film club called the Cinema Zoo (1973-1979), to the Rainbow Theatre (1979-1989), and the Palm Theatre (1988-Present), it has been a pleasure and a wonderful journey presenting great cinema, both foreign and domestic, to San Luis Obispo County. We are excited to pass the baton to the capable hands of SLOIFF. The creation of the San Luis Obispo Film Center will continue the tradition of unique, adventurous, and just plain entertaining programming as an integral part of the heart and soul of downtown San Luis Obispo."

"Having access to a non-profit film center opens up incredible opportunities for the local community to engage with artists, actors, filmmakers, and poets who are local or passing through our wonderful community, I enthusiastically support the collaborative efforts of the Film Festival Board and the Palm to bring this to life."

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 24-29 2025

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