Presenting a wide variety of independent, foreign, underground and classic films for more than 30 years, beginning with opening their first theater in San Jose in 1975. They have frequently been voted the area's best theaters by readers of San Jose Metro and The Wave, and in 2006 were selected Best Movie Theaters in the San Jose Mercury News "Best of Silicon Valley".

Year round screenings of classic films at several of the most beautiful and historic theaters in Los Angeles, sponsored by the LA Conservatory. What more could you ask for?

A non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of film in all its forms. They showcase film and video - ranging form the classics to the outer frontiers of the art form. The American Cinematheque brings the world of the Moving Picture to the film and video capital of the world.

Worker owned and operated art house theater in San Francisco featuring comfortable sofa seating, organic concessions and the best in independent and foreign film.

Arthouse Cinema in Glendale, California, the Alex Theatre was designed by architects Charles R. Selkirk and Arthur G. Lindley and completed in 1925. Originally both a Vaudeville and motion picture house with Greek and Egyptian motifs, the theater stands today as a surviving example of movie and vaudeville palaces of the early 20th century. The 1,450 seat Alex Theatre is a historic, cultural and artistic treasure for not only the people of Glendale, but the entire Los Angeles Basin.

Featuring independent and art house films outside under the stars "that spring up unexpectedly in the fields and industrial wastelands." Part of their mission is "reclaiming public space and transforming our urban environment into a joyful playground." Begun as a protest against city ordinances, particularly those making it illegal to loiter in public spaces. Website includes instructions on how to start your own.

Featuring the best in art house and independent films since 1969.

Dedicated to bringing back the authentic movie-going experience of Hollywood's Golden Age, the Stanford features outstanding series of classic hollywood pictures shown as they were originally intended in the lavishly restored movie palace.

Laemmle Theaters is the premiere art house chain in Los Angeles. A family owned business, spanning three generations dedicated to bringing quality foreign film and quality American independent film to the Los Angeles community.

Owned and operated by the Calfornia Film Institute, the non-profit organization that also produces the Mill Valley Film Festival, this beautifully restored Art Deco theater features the best in art house and independent cinema year round.

Featuring classic films and new release art house films as well as live entertainment and concerts in a beautifully restored movie palace which originally opened its doors in 1912.

Annual summer outdoor film event in San Anselmo, featuring classic films.

The Silent Movie Theatre is the only silent theatre in the USA. It is a vintage art deco theatre built in 1942 that has been fully restored to its original 40's deco design and is available for a variety of special events that requires an intimate Hollywood setting. The theatre houses a vintage 210 seat screening room and stage with a state of the art sound system. The projection booth is capable of running many formats, as well as the theater's silent film program with stars like Felix the Cat, Buster Keaton, and many other stars from the silent film era, accompanied by piano/organ.