May 16, 2025

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Special Thanks to Ettinger Law Firm for Making Foreign Cinema Night Possible

About Foreign Cinema Night

Foreign Cinema Night is a monthly film evening featuring the latest international independent films, personally curated by freelance programmer Sahib Singh Bakshi.

It's an expansion of the first-run film offerings at the Cinema Arts Centre, featuring selections that are first showcased at prestigious film festivals, including Germany's Berlinale, France's Cannes, Switzerland's Locarno, Italy's Venice, Toronto's TIFF, and America's Sundance Film Festival.

Many of these films selected for the night are critic picks, festival jury prize winners, and even academy entries for Best International Picture. Some of the films are directorial debuts by newly discovered filmmakers.  

A diverse variety of foreign films helps give us a wider view of the creative world at large and brings audiences on a journey with a range of countries, cultures, languages, and traditions. They encourage cinephiles to discover hidden gems, engage in stimulating discussions, and explore the boundaries of storytelling.

The ability to present a series like Foreign Cinema Night is essential to our mission. Sponsorship, such as the generous support provided by Ettinger Law Firm, empowers us to deliver these bold and unique choices to you in your independent community cinema and home-away-from-home. All of us offer our deepest gratitude to Cinema Members Michael and Suzanne Ettinger and Ettinger Law Firm.

About Ettinger Law Firm

(Excerpt from feature by Kiara Nash)

For over four decades, Ettinger Law Firm has been transforming the way legal services are provided to older adults.

Led by attorney Michael Ettinger, a recognized authority in elder law, the firm safeguards seniors’ rights and well-being through the pioneering concept of “elder law estate planning.” This distinctive approach integrates elder law and estate planning into a cohesive strategy that protects assets and ensures long-term care, financial security and peace of mind for seniors and their families.

The firm’s hallmark is its tailored legal solutions that focus on the social side of estate planning. It goes beyond legally protecting clients to assuring they understand the social and emotional repercussions these plans can have on their heirs.

“When you get into estate planning, you realize the estate can either bring the family together or tear it apart,” says Ettinger, president.

He emphasizes an approach designed to prevent conflicts between heirs and create a lasting legacy beyond financial distributions.

Ettinger’s style is deeply informed by his extensive expertise. He has authored several books and more than 200 articles that appeared in leading legal publications on elder law and estate planning. His commitment to creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment puts clients at ease. The trademarked estate planning process ensures that every aspect of a client’s plan is well-managed.

See full article on Ettinger Law Firm HERE.

About Program Sponsorship

Program Sponsorship is a highly visible way to support Cinema Arts in our community. With 100,000 annual visitors, over 25,000 in our opt-in email list, over 30,000 social media followers, and over 600,000 annual website visitors, making a Cinema program or series possible through sponsorship is a meaningful way to show your are aligned with the values of your prospective customers. Please contact rene@cinemaartscentre.org for more information.

NOW is a Great Time to Join, Renew, or Upgrade Your Membership!

Our annual Spring Membership Sale is critical to the future of your independent community cinema. Over the past year, the Cinema Arts Centre has been hard at work to bring you some of your favorite films and community events. Last year, we presented over 3,000 first-run screenings of over 85 films, produced 522 special screenings and events, and were responsible for over $7,000,000 in spending in our local community because of our visitors.

If you enjoy our programming, you have yourself to thank! The funding support from members like you allows us to dedicate ourselves to making these screenings happen and to forming a thriving community. The heart of our mission is making a place for connection and dialogue to flourish between neighbors. The Cinema as it is now could not exist without Membership!

Membership is now available at a reduced price through June 30th. Now is a great time to make sure your membership is current, to join if you are not already a member, to upgrade your membership for even more benefits, and to tell your friends about what the Cinema means to you - helping our community to GROW!

CLICK HERE and THANK YOU!

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You Can Help Independent Filmmaking Happen on Long Island

Local filmmaker and sixteen-year Cinema Arts Centre member Daniel Moya (18½, Trigger Happy) is shooting his next movie, Old Soul, primarily in Huntington. He wrote the first draft of the script nearly a decade ago and considers it a dream come true to finally make the ‘hometown’ film. The production is looking for supporter housing for a few of their professional crew - two beds total. They’re also seeking catering partners; ideally, local establishments that are interested in helping a small local movie keep things local. All supporters are offered Special Thanks credits in the end credits! Please reach out to Rene to be connected to the team for more information. Thank you, Huntington!

Sponsored Content and Special Thanks to our Current

Program and Reception Sponsors:

CLICK HERE to review current sponsorship opportunities.

Cinema Arts Centre programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.