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- EIN 04-3682610
- (610) 527-4008
- 824 W Lancaster Bryn Mawr PA 19010-3228 USA
- www.brynmawrfilm.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Arts Education, Film & Video
Mission: Bryn mawr film institute (bmfi) is a nonprofit, member-supported motion picture theater and film education center located in bryn mawr, pennsylvania, in the western suburbs of philadelphia. Bmfi is dedicated to promoting shared experiences. . . Continued on schedule o that entertain, engage, and educate audiences through a diverse range of independent-minded films, a full curriculum of courses, and an extensive program of special events. Bmfi builds community through film culture, while maintaining strong connections to its historic venue's cinematic past.
Programs: In 2017, bmfi exhibited 297 repertory and first-run films at over 6,000 screenings; offered 99 unique film studies courses, lectures, and seminars to nearly 3,400 adult learners; introduced concepts of visual literacy to nearly 1,100 third-graders; and taught filmmaking to 12 high school students. Some 9,400 people across the tristate region were active bmfi members and 5,151 people made contributions to bmfi in addition to membership. Hundreds more enjoyed the free post-film discussions, special events, and guest speakers that regularly enhance bmfi programs.