The Garden Theatre offers many programs to explore the history and craft of filmmaking in more detail. From seminars led by Princeton professors and nationally-recognized film industry professionals to a variety of youth education programs, such as clubs and camps, there are many ways to dive deeper and build a greater appreciation for movie-making as an artform.

Deep Focus is an online educational program including full film courses and monthly seminars. Join us online to discuss great movies and to increase your appreciation of film. DEEP FOCUS is designed for a general audience – from the casual film lover to the hardcore cineaste. There is something for everyone. Select films from the series will be shown at the theater while others will need to be watched at home.

SeminarsFilms On Screen

In our Prof Picks series, we welcome guests from nearby universities to discuss a film with our audience in person after a screening. The academics will often talk about topics that overlap with their research and teaching interests. “Prof Picks” is a great way to engage our in theater audience and to connect further with the community.

Prof Picks Lineup

Our Cinema Studies Seminars offer an engaging in-theater experience where professors explore a film of their choosing more in depth. All Seminar Ticket Holders will receive an introductory lecture before the film and a guided discussion after the film. In addition, Seminar Ticket Holders receive ONE complimentary small popcorn and a drink.

Upcoming Cinema Studies Seminars

Each month local high schoolers are invited to join Julia, Director of Education and member of the programming team, for a 4pm screening of a new film - usually held on Monday or Tuesday. After the screening, the group will head over to the the Arts Council to discuss the film. Free pizza will be provided.

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The Garden Theatre is very excited to be hosting a Spring Break Screenwriting workshop and three different week-long film camp experiences this summer. Our “Elements of Film” curriculum will be returning for one week. We will also have two separate weeks of our “Intro to Filmmaking” curriculum. Registration is now open for all programs.

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