When I first discovered IU Cinema eight years ago, I was ecstatic that such a place existed. When I was hired to work here four years later, I couldn’t believe my luck (I still can’t!). When I was told two years ago that we would be releasing a book about the Cinema, I was… Read more »
Behind the Scenes
A Volunteer Ambassador’s Journey to IU Cinema
IU Cinema celebrates IU Day 2021 by highlighting the transformative experiences of its patrons over the years, including the Volunteer Ambassadors who have helped make IU Cinema one of the best university cinemas in the country. Below is volunteer Kathie Durkel’s essay on the enriching encounters she has had since discovering the Cinema in 2015…. Read more »
Reflecting on a Remarkable Decade of Collaboration and Transformation
Guest post by Brittany D. Friesner, Interim Director of IU Cinema. If you asked me one year ago how we might be commemorating the 10th anniversary of our first public screening, my answer, of course, would have included a much different vision than what we have planned this semester. However, the essential vision of the… Read more »
An Interview with David Carter and Elizabeth Roell, Co-Hosts of A Place for Film: The IU Cinema Podcast
In 2011, as IU Cinema enjoyed its first year of providing transformative cinematic experiences, it also launched its official podcast, A Place for Film. After four years, the podcast released its 169th and final episode… until it was resurrected by regular blog contributor and IU Cinema lover David Carter in 2018. Over time, David and… Read more »
Thank You, Jon
At the end of this month, IU Cinema will be saying goodbye to our founding director, Jon Vickers. His presence and leadership will be sorely missed, but we will forever be grateful for everything he has done to make IU Cinema the place for film. The following is a tribute written by regular blog contributor… Read more »
For the Love of Film
Join Indiana University Cinema in honoring our amazing Volunteer Ambassadors for National Volunteer Week, April 19-25! Our Usher Corps and Promotional Street Team members donate their time and work days, nights, and weekends to help IU Cinema create world-class cinematic events. So during National Volunteer Week, we want to take this opportunity to say to… Read more »