Founded in 1982, the Charlotte Film Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a choice in movie going. The Charlotte Film Society's primary mission is to bring foreign, classic, and independent films to Charlotte that might not otherwise come here. We believe Charlotte can support alternative cinema as well as cities half the size. As much as we love mainstream cinema, we also know there is another side to filmmaking. 

   -From 1982 through 2000, the Charlotte Film Society offered a "Subscription Series", typically from September to May, of ten to twelve foreign, classic, and independent films The series made it's home first at the Queen Park Theater, and, then in 1988, at the Manor Theatre in Myers Park. This series was a staple of the organization until 2000. 

   -In September 2000, the Society introduced the "SECOND WEEK Series", programming three-four films the second week of each month. Each second Friday of the month through Thursday of the following week, a line up of films at various times were shown. This series was originally hosted at the Manor Theatre and then later at Regal's Stonecrest Theatre in Ballantyne. Our list of films included the popular alternative films playing in other major cities, as well as some of the smaller, more obscure films that often do not make their way to Charlotte. 

   -In February 2007, after a year of shuffling around, the Charlotte Film Society formed a partnership with Charlotte based Consolidated Theatres. Its Park Terrace Cinemas is now the host for the "SECOND WEEK Series" and other film society events. 

  -For 2008, the Film Society will try a less ambitious series, known as SECOND WEEKEND. From January through May, programming will consist of one film each month, starting on the second Friday and concluding on the following Monday, a four-day weekend. The month's film will be shown twice each day during the four days. See the SECOND WEEKEND Series page for details.

  -For 2009, the Film Society will show six films, once a month, in its new Saturday Night Cine Club series, beginning July 11, 2009, at Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte.

An all volunteer Board of Directors, plans and oversees the Society's activities. Although our programming and locations have changed throughout the years, our mission remains the same: to bring foreign, classic, and independent films to Charlotte that might not otherwise come here and to promote a broad range of current and classic titles from all countries and genres.

The CFS has operated since 1982 without the help of grants or funding from other non-profit or government agencies. It relies solely on nominal membership dues and promotions from sponsors. 
                      
Read the Charlotte Film Society History and other Fun Facts.