Launching in January 2023, Crandell Kid Flicks is a family-friendly Saturday matinee series of contemporary classic children’s films (animated and live action) offered January through April on the fourth Saturday of each month at 1 pm. The series aims to provide the youngest moviegoers with fun, safe, exciting and positive opportunities to become engaged in the arts. Chatham’s beautiful, historic, single-screen movie house is the backdrop for an afternoon of educational fun that puts each film into special focus for these budding film lovers. Founded by Mirissa Neff (above), the series was created for Chatham-area families with children ages 3-12 in mind. Each film is paired with guest presenters and fun, theme-centered activities.

Farm Film Festival

The Crandell Theatre has collaborated with the Columbia Land Conservancy and the Chatham Agricultural Partnership to produce an annual Farm Film Festival since 2010.  Annually attracting an average of 235 people, the free afternoon program includes six to eight short films related to agriculture and agricultural life and a panel discussion. In lieu of charging admission, audience members are invited to make a food donation to the Chatham Silent Pantry.

For more information about Crandell Theatre Community Programs, email mail@crandelltheatre.org.

Social and Emotional Learning Project

Co-developed with Chatham Middle School, this new film-focused project brings middle schoolers to the Crandell to see and discuss films that help them broaden their perspectives and inform them how to build resilience, grit and a strong work ethic.