Our Story

Cinema Built
on Community.

A Los Angeles theater by movie makers, for movie lovers — right in the heart of downtown Los Angeles in historic theaters.

100K+
Community Members
1000+
Screenings Hosted
35mm
Film Prints
2016
Year Founded

Who We Are

A Theater Built
by Film Lovers.

Secret Movie Club was born from a simple belief: great movies deserve great company. We are a Los Angeles-based cinema rooted in downtown Los Angeles — a gathering place for film lovers, filmmakers, and anyone who knows that watching a movie with the right crowd is one of life's great pleasures.

We curate screenings that go beyond the screen. Rare 35mm prints shown the way they were meant to be seen. Director Q&As that turn a night out into a masterclass. Film festivals that celebrate voices deserving to be heard loudly. And a community of over 100,000 members who show up — not just to watch, but to feel something together.

We are not a multiplex. We are not a streaming service. We are the space between — where cinema becomes culture and strangers leave as friends.

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Secret Movie Club community
"Cinema is better together."

What We Do

More Than a Movie.

Every event is an experience. Every screening, a reason to gather.

35mm Screenings

Rare prints projected the way they were meant to be seen — grain, warmth, and all.

Film Festivals

Celebrating filmmakers and stories that deserve a bigger stage and a louder room.

Director Q&As

Conversations that turn a night at the movies into an unforgettable masterclass.

Filmmaker Workshops

Hands-on sessions where craft meets community and ideas become projects.

Open Mic Shorts

A platform for emerging voices to screen their work in front of a live, engaged audience.

Private Events

Exclusive partnerships at our venues for screenings, premieres, and creative gatherings.

The People

Our Community

Every face in this room came for the same reason — a love of cinema and the people who share it.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A few quick answers for first-timers and regulars alike.

Closest parking is the Grand Central Market Parking Garage at 308 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, accessible on Hill Street just past 3rd Street. You can also park at 3 nearby parking lots on Hill Street near 3rd Street, 1–2 blocks from the theater. We are negotiating best affordable rates now.
There are several very close metro stops, including the 2nd/Broadway Historic Broadway stop just one block from the theater. You can also use the Million Dollar Theater or Grand Central Market as the destination/pickup for ride-sharing apps.
Yes! We serve fresh popcorn, candy, sodas, sparkling water, coffee, and more. You can also bring in food and drink from the Grand Central Market just next door. Skip the line and pre-order concessions at https://www.secretmovieclub.com/food.
For now, our seating is first come, first served. We may have reserved seating for future events — you would know because you'd be directed to choose a seat from remaining available seats upon ticket purchase. For now, if you want best seat selection, come when we open doors one hour before showtime.
Email us at community@secretmovieclub.com if you'd like to explore ways to support, be a part of Secret Movie Club's upcoming events, programming, festivals, workshops, premieres, and more. Secret Movie Club believes in win-win partnerships and alliances. We're here to have a conversation.
Please email us at community@secretmovieclub.com or call us at 213-834-9117. We recommend email as the quickest way to get a response.
Visit https://www.secretmovieclub.com/ to learn about everything we do. You can sign up for a free account and our newsletter (also free) so you get access and hear about all future events first.

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