SECRET 16MM SCREENING #1 | BIG SCREEN 16

“BIG SCREEN 16”  SECRET 16MM SCREENING: TUESDAY, MARCH 14TH AT 7 PM

LOCATION: THE ELECTRIC THEATER (68 E. TABERNACLE IN ST. GEORGE)

COST:  FREE! (BUT DONATIONS ARE GREATLY ENCOURAGED)

We couldn’t be any more excited about our very first Big Screen 16 Secret 16mm Film Series screening. While we won’t tell you what the film is–after all, it’s a secret!--We will give you a few hints in the days leading up to the screening.

Your first hint;

It’s a Best Picture Oscar Winner!

Given that the Academy Awards are on March 12th, starting this whole thing off with an Oscar winner made a lot of sense to us so that’s what led to the choosing this particular movie.

We hope you’ll spread the word and attend this very special evening at the movies.

BONUS:

Be a part of our 2023 Oscar Pool!

Email your predictions in the following categories to info@fmasu.com with “2023 Oscar Predictions” in the subject bar by Saturday, March 11th at 11:59 PM (MST.)

The Big Screen 16 attendee who comes closest with their predictions will receive a prize during our inaugural Big Screen 16 screening night.

*To receive your prize, you must be present at the 16mm screening on Tuesday, March 14th. The categories are;

BEST PICTURE

BEST DIRECTOR

BEST ACTOR

BEST ACTRESS

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

BEST SCREENPLAY

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

BEST ORIGINAL SONG

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

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WHAT IS BIG SCREEN 16?

FMASU proudly presents a very special series that will be of particular interest to film enthusiasts. A series that, above all else, sets out to emphatically proclaim that “Film isn’t dead!”

Four times per year–With additional screenings slated for both Desertscape International Film Festival and HorrorFest International Film Festival– Big Screen 16 will present 16mm film prints on the big screen! For the most part, these will be feature films.

Adding to the excitement of this unique cinematic endeavor is the idea that these screenings will be secret. That’s right! You won’t know what you’re about to watch until the lights go down at The Electric Theater. But don’t worry…We’ll give you mysterious little hints as to what each screening might be in the days leading up to each screening event.

It should also be noted that this first screening will be FREE to the public! That said, as always, donations are greatly encouraged.

WHY 16MM?

Well, as much as we all love the digital platform, there’s something historically significant about celluloid and with 2023 marking the 100th anniversary of 16mm, FMASU wants to share this exciting and pure piece of history with you through the gracious aid of film enthusiast and avid 16mm movie collector, Josh 

Hafen.

It should also be noted that, as is the case with the differences between CDs and records, there’s something magical about the wonderful imperfections that come with an aged 16mm print. Be it the scratches, the splices, the colors, etc.

Again, through this series, Big Screen 16 attendees will have an opportunity to be a part of something we rarely get to experience these days.

Watch for screening dates at fmasu.com.