Against all odds, small town film lovers take on the world.
Film Society follows the inner workings of a small group of community-minded film lovers. Despite few resources, these dedicated volunteers sustain the group because they are curious about the world and love the art of motion pictures.
Looking closely at something small, you can see something big. Similar to the hit BBC comedy, Detectorists, this is a story of unlikely friendships, told through the lens of an artistic community like the one in Kelly Reichardt’s film, Showing Up. Film Society portrays a quirky slice of small-town life and applauds cultural connection.
Written by Vera Aronow and Juliana Roth.
Episode One is in production.
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EPISODE 1:
“BETTER THAN REALITY”
(in production)
EPISODE 1:
“BETTER THAN REALITY”
V is invited to join the Film Society board, which might be the perfect excuse to delay completing her decade-long documentary project.
EPISODE 2:
“WHODUNNIT?”
(coming soon)
EPISODE 2:
“WHODUNNIT?”
An immersive theater fundraiser goes overboard.
EPISODE 3:
“DATE NIGHT”
(coming soon)
EPISODE 3:
“DATE NIGHT”
A typical movie night, including a first date for two ticket-takers.
EPISODE 4:
“ORIGINS”
(coming soon)
EPISODE 4:
“ORIGINS”
Twenty years earlier, the Film Society gets its start in the wake of an international disaster.
EPISODE 5:
“CRAZY DIAMONDS”
(coming soon)
EPISODE 5:
“CRAZY DIAMONDS”
Pink Floyd fans go a bit too wild at a Film Society fundraiser while V's film finds a quieter premiere.
EPISODE 6:
“UNTIL NEXT TIME?”
(coming soon)
EPISODE 6:
“UNTIL NEXT TIME?”
Another disaster: COVID-19 hits and the Film Society is forced online.
FILM SOCIETY SUPPORTERS:
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.
The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) and the Rockland Community Foundation (RCF) have established an Artist’s Support Fund to provide grants directly to practicing Rockland County artists in need of funds to support their ongoing work.