Cinema St. Louis

Building Community Through Film

The success of the Building Community Through Film Campaign enabled Cinema St. Louis to acquire The Hi-Pointe Theatre, a prominent building rich in St. Louis film history. The theater will serve as a dedicated venue where the organization can make film and film education accessible to all who seek it.

The Magic of the Movie Theater

As streaming content and platforms continue to multiply, it is easier to view a movie from the couch rather than spend megaplex prices for a night out. However, film is most impactful when we experience it together. All of us have a memory in a movie theater, whether it be our first time in front of the big screen, sharing popcorn with a date, or cheering with a packed house as our hero saves the day. Filmmakers and film festivals like those presented annually by Cinema St. Louis are now confronting this truth head on as they navigate their post-pandemic communities.

The non-profit art house theater is a proven commodity. CSL consulted with the Executive Director of the Hollywood Theater in Portland, Oregon to design programming and revenue models. CSL created five-year revenue projections based on operating statements from similar organizations.