November 21, 2025

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Innaugural Q31 Film Fest Wrap-up!


In late September, curator and festival director Harper Bella, in partnership with the Cinema Arts Centre, proudly introduced the very first film festival to the Wyandanch hamlet in the Town of Babylon. The Q31 Film Festival brought film, art, and community together in a truly memorable way.

 

This year’s theme, “Diaspora Crossroads: Stories from Caribbean and Latinx Roots,” celebrated the richness of storytelling and its power to bridge cultures and generations. From dynamic live performances and creative art installations to inspiring youth creativity and moving short films, the festival highlighted the vibrant spirit of Caribbean and Latinx communities and the narratives shaping their future.

 

We invite you to enjoy the festival recap video and photo gallery.

 

If you’re interested in getting involved or becoming a sponsor for next year, please contact Harper at the email address here: Harper@cinemaartscentre.org. We’d love to have you be part of this growing cultural tradition. 


CHECK OUT the RE-CAP VIDEO HERE!

Our Time to Ensure the Life of Our Cinema...


Named for our late Co-Founder and Co-Director Vic Skolnick, the Life of Our Cinema Campaign is a crucial piece of our revenue pie, ensuring our ability to fund our mission and our hundreds of annual community programs. This year, it is essential to our fiscal health to raise a minimum of $230,000 in unrestricted program and operational dollars through our campaign.


Year after year, our independent audits show that we spend 80% of every dollar earned or raised on programs, and only 20% on all overhead, administration, and fundraising. Your fully tax-deductible contributions literally make our programs possible.


Your gift also supports a broad range of issues and efforts on Long Island as many of our programs address concerns such as food insecurity and civil rights. We often partner with other non-profits and community organizations to increase their platform and combine resources to improve outcomes for Long Islanders.


In addition, it has been estimated that about $7,000,000 is spent in our local economy because of our activities.


Your gift supports cultural, social, educational, and economic benefits for our community.


CLICK HERE to give today. For more information, please contact rene@cinemaartscentre.org.

Sponsored Content and Special Thanks to our Current

Program and Reception Sponsors:

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Advertise With Us!


Advertise in our FOLIO, on our screens, or in this newsletter! We are currently accepting new and returning advertisers. CLICK HERE for details or contact rene@cinemaartscentre.org.

CLICK HERE to review current sponsorship opportunities.

The Cinema Arts Centre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. The mission of the Cinema Arts Centre is to bring the best in cinematic artistry to Long Island, and use the power of film to expand the awareness and consciousness of our community.

Major Grant Support

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.

Burt and Stanley Shaffer Foundation
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