Mission Statement

The Sprocket Society seeks to cultivate the love of the mechanical cinema, its arts and sciences, and to encourage film preservation

by bringing film and its history to the public through screenings, educational activities, and our own archival efforts.

Primary Goals

• present film programs and experiences, for both general and specialized audiences.
• encourage the continued exhibition of mechanical cinema of all eras in both professional and informal venues.
• provide and promote education about the history of cinema, its creators, and the technologies used.
• promote film preservation knowledge and activities.

Movie Screenings & Events

Learn about our upcoming events. The Sprocket Society's past events have included a program of Georges Méliès films, the Secret Sunday Matinee series, and more.

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