CINEFEST
Spotlight oversees Cinefest Film Theater, a 133-seat student-run movie theater in operation since 1991 that shows blockbuster movies, independent films, foreign films, documentaries, Atlanta premieres and cult classics completely FREE to students. General admission for non-GSU students is only $5 per person.
Cinefest features a concessions stand that sells popcorn, beverages, candy and snack items before and during movies.
Upcoming Movies
Fall 2024
- A Quiet Place: Day One | August 26 - 28
- Challengers | September 2 - 5
- If | September 9 - 12
- The Garfield Movie | September 16 - 18
- Despicable Me 4 | September 23 - 25
- Coco | September 30 - October 2
- Inside Out 2 | October 7 - 9
- Trap | October 14 - 17
- Lisa Frankenstein | October 21 - 23
- Longlegs | October 28 - 30
- Twisters | November 4 - 6
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die | November 11 - 14
- Fly Me To The Moon | November 18 - 20
- Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas | December 2 - 4
There will be a special Cinéfest showing of A Quiet Place: Day One at Cinema Under the Stars on Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. in Hurt Park.
Hours of Operation
Cinefest regularly shows movies Monday-Wednesday at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted on the upcoming movies schedule. Cinefest is available for rental by registered student organizations, departments and external clients during the remaining days and times.
Food and Beverages
Outside food or beverages are not permitted inside the theater. Popcorn, beverages, candy and snack items can be purchased from the theater concession stand prior to and during movie operations.
Reserving Cinefest
Looking for a special place to host a program? Whether it's a private screening, special event, film festival, charitable or corporate event or a party, any group will enjoy what Cinefest Film Theater has to offer, which is a comfortable, spacious, tiered 144-seat theater with state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities.
Top off the event with a private movie screening that will leave guests with something to talk about. The event can be customized to meet anyone’s needs.
- Convenience
- Flexible capacities
- Great rates
- Georgia State University Registered Student Organizations $25/hr or $175/day
- Georgia State University Departments $50/hr or $350/day
- External clients $100/hr or $500/day
*Day rate applies if the rental is 5-8 hours. If the rental is over 8 hrs, then the rental would be the daily rate in addition to hourly rates per each additional hour. Eg: 10-hour rental for a Georgia State University Student Organization would be $175(8 hrs) +$50(2 hrs)= $225(10 hrs)
Reserving the Theater
Registered student organizations, university departments and external clients can reserve the movie theater for special programs and events by using this request form.
To get more information about renting the Cinefest theater, contact Spotlight Programs Board in Student Center West, Suite 267 or call 404-413-1610.
Rules
- No outside food or beverages.
- No cell phone usage during showings.
- No photography or videoing allowed in the theater.
- Exercise proper hygiene (cover mouth while coughing, refrain from touching strangers, etc.).
- Do not be disruptive.
Contact Us
Executive Board
Executive Board Chair
Nicholas Van Lue
Celebrations and Collaborations Chair
Salem Mutata
Daytime & Summer Programs Chair
McKenzie Capers
Entertainment Chair
De'Mya Smith
Homecoming Chair
Alaijah Burke
Panthers After Dark Chair
Teiona Laster
Showcase Chair
Vacant
Staff
Assistant Director - Zayreton Slaton
Coord., Student Engagement - Justin Cosby
Admin. Specialist, Admin. - Brandon Jones
GAA for Arts - LaTatyana Hadley
GAA for Marketing - Aneya Raynor
Addresses
Mailing Address:
Georgia State University
Spotlight Programs Board
P.O. Box 3973
Atlanta, GA 30302-3973
In Person/Delivery Address:
Georgia State University
Spotlight Programs Board
Student Center West, Suite 267
66 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303