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What Is The Camera Cinema Club?
Thanks to the support of Camera Cinema patrons, we've been bringing you the best of art, foreign and independent films for the past 27 years. The Camera Cinema Club is a new way we can accommodate filmgoers who want first opportunity to see memorable films combined with unique membership features:
FIRST, Club membership elevates you into "see it first " status! See specially selected films that distinguish themselves above others on the film festival circuits. Our members don't have to wait for the release to the general public. We also will screen first-rate films in search of a distributor.
SECOND, Club membership gives you the inside scoop! At each screening, there'll be a discussion led by leading film scholars, critics or Bay Area filmmakers. We know these individuals as articulate, thoughtful speakers. Whenever possible, the Club will bring in the director, actors or other principals from the film we are screening!
THIRD, the Camera Cinema Club members are gaining a reputation as key opinion makers for films released in the Bay Area. Through our film surveys, which are conducted at each event, the film's representatives gain valuable knowledge about the potential audience for their film. Our members' opinions and reactions may influence the marketing and publicity decisions of the film distributor. They may even affect the edited version of the film itself! In many cases, as a member of The Club you will get a chance to express your feelings directly to the filmmaker.
FOURTH, your Cinema Club card gives you added freebies (additonaly screenings and FREE movie events) and discounts. Show your card to local restaurants and merchants for savings (participating businesses include Pizza Chicago, La Pastaia, Hotel De Anza, Peggy Sue's Diner, The Camera Cafe, Recycle Bookstore, Nolo Press, and Willow Glen Books). At every Sunday Club event we will serve complimentary gourmet coffee, teas and breakfast breads while you meet and chat with other cineastes before the screening.
Just The FAQs, Ma'am (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q:Will we know the name of the film we are going to see?
A:The Club was founded on the principle that seeing a film with little or no advance expectations is part of the fun. Out of respect to the club members who enjoy this feature, the name of the film will be kept secret. In addition, we often get films at the very last minute and are ourselves unaware what the film will be until a day or so in advance.
Q:Will I love every film?
A:We screen works from the world's finest new and established directors and the Club aims to be thought provoking. If you do or do not like something you see, we pass along your concerns and comments straight to the film's representatives.
Q:What if I can't attend a Club event?
A:We are careful to pick dates away from most holidays, but we understand that sometimes things come up that will prevent you from attending. In that case, you have 2 choices: give your card to a friend or relative (it's fully transferable) so they can enjoy The Club Experience, or email Tim and tell him you want to bring a guest (for FREE) to one of the later events. In either case, you are insured of getting maximum value for your full membership.
Q:May I sometimes bring a guest?
A:As seating allows, we sell Club events @ $15 the same day at the box office. Member's guests always receive first consideration. Please email & RSVP with the Club, and ask about our "Members Find Members" program.
Q:May I switch locations?
A:Yes, but you must first email Tim at celluloiddreams@earthlink.net at least 24 hours in advance.
E-mail us for more information at
celluloiddreams@earthlink.net, or telephone (408) 871-7774. See you at the Camera Cinema Club!
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