The Magic Lantern Theater
Events at this venue
The Last Picture Shows
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesFilmmakers scheduled to attend. Sponsored by STCU.
$7.00 – $15.00
Honeyjoon
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSponsored by Asians for Collective Liberation in Spokane.
$7.00 – $15.00
Queer Shorts
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA showcase of films that depict queer identities from around the world. Recommended for 16 years and older.
$7.00 – $15.00
The Fisherman
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $15.00
Our Mr. Matsura
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesFilmmakers scheduled to attend. Sponsored by STCU.
$7.00 – $15.00
Magic Hour
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $15.00World Shorts
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSponsored by Asians for Collective Liberation in Spokane. A showcase of films from around the world. Recommended for 16 years and older.
$7.00 – $12.00
The Snake and The Whale
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $12.00
Docs and Donuts – Medicine Ball
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSponsored by KSPS PBS.
$7.00 – $12.00
Docs and Donuts – The Pathway to Freedom
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSponsored by KSPS PBS.
$7.00 – $12.00
WTO/99
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $15.00
Meadowlarks
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $15.00US Shorts (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA program of short films from the United States. Recommended for 13 years and older for mature themes.
$7.00 – $15.00
Reservation Redemption (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesFilmmakers scheduled to attend. Sponsored by Media Credit Union.
$7.00 – $15.00US Shorts
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSOLD OUT Encore Screening tickets available here. A program of short films from the United States. Recommended for 13 years and older for mature themes.
$7.00 – $15.00Reservation Redemption
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSOLD OUT Encore Screening tickets available here. Filmmakers scheduled to attend. Sponsored by Media Credit Union.
$7.00 – $15.00
Off Course
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesOff Course will be preceded by the short film Astray.
$7.00 – $12.00Worlds of Animation
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA showcase of animation from around the world, featuring drawn, computer, pinscreen, and stop-motion animation. Recommended for 13 years and above for mature themes, war imagery, and brief nudity.
$7.00 – $12.00Docs and Donuts: Shorts
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSponsored by KSPS PBS.
$7.00 – $12.00
Docs and Donuts – The River Remembers
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSponsored by KSPS PBS.
$7.00 – $12.00
Cine Latino En The Lilac City
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesFree with pre-registration at "Get Tickets" button above. Seats going fast, limited to 100 seat capacity. A presentation of select short films from the 2024 Seattle Latino Film Festival. Sponsored by: Nuestro Raices Centro Comunitario Community Partners: SPIFF / SLFF / SFP / LUNAA / Hotel Ruby
Ultimate Citizens
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesFilmmakers are scheduled to attend.
$7.00 – $15.00Queer Shorts
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA showcase of Queer films from Belgium, India, Iran, South Korea, and the United States. With English subtitles. Recommended for 13 years and older for themes involving self-harm. Sponsored by Spectrum Center Spokane.
$7.00 – $15.00
Battersea
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesFilmmakers are Scheduled to Attend. The 3:45pm show time in the printed program is an error.
$7.00 – $15.00Through Indigenous Eyes
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA showcase of Indigenous and Native American short films. Tribes include Lakota Sioux, Nez Perce, Salish, and Ute.
$7 – $15World Shorts II
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA program of short films about growing up from China, Egypt, Poland South Korea, and the United Kingdom. With English subtitles. Recommended for 13 years and older for mature themes.
$7.00 – $12.00
A Good Wolf
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $12.00World Shorts I
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA showcase of short films from Chile, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
$7.00 – $15.00The Birds Who Fear Death
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $15.00
La Estrella Que Perdí
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States$7.00 – $15.00PNW Makers
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA showcase of short films from the Pacific Northwest, with documentary, horror, comedy, and science fiction.
$7.00 – $15.00I Am Gitxsan
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesPhoenix Apperloo, a recent high school graduate, reconnects with his Indigenous heritage in Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada. Inspired by encounters with residential school survivors, he writes a heartfelt letter to Prime Minister Trudeau about the injustices faced by his people.
$7 – $12Worlds of Animation
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesA showcase of animation from around the world, featuring cut-out, computer, drawn, and stop-motion animation.
$7 – $12
Oyate Woyaka
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesOyate Woyaka (The People Speak) is a documentary film that follows traditional Lakota elders and fluent speakers as they work with younger generations to restore their beautiful language and culture while processing and healing from intergenerational trauma. This powerful, visually told story will offer a window into this culture, the United States history that attempted…
$10
Super Frenchie
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesUSA / 2019 / 78 min. Directed by Chase Ogden Sponsored by STCU Watch trailer Super Frenchie is an intimate look at Matthias Giraud, professional skier and BASE jumper. He stops at nothing to pursue his passion for adventure. Follow Matthias as he tackles dangerous stunts while simultaneously falling in love and starting a family.
LGBTQIA + Shorts
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesMomster United States / 11 min. / English Directed by Drew Denny When notorious bank robber the Momster (Amanda Plummer) catches her daughter Angel (Brianna Hildebrand) mid-gunfight, Angel thinks she's being rescued... until she realizes she has to do the saving. Reviving the Roost Canada / 7 min. / English Directed by Vivek Shraya Filmmaker…
China Love
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesChina/Australia / 2018 / 86 min. Directed by Olivia Martin-McGuire Sponsored by Sister Cities Association of Spokane Watch trailer China Love explores contemporary China as seen through the pre-wedding photography industry. It follows engaged couples, people married for 50 years, and industry leaders navigating love, weddings, and family in lead up to most important ritual…
US Shorts (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesUS / 110 min / Short Films A wide variety of short films from across the U.S.A. Echo United States / 4 min. / English Directed by Gabriele di Sazio A young and hopeful daydreamer finds an unexpected way to bring his grieving mother to smile. Yai Nin United States, Thailand / 13 min. /…
Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesQuiet Explosions USA / 2019 / 100 min. Directed by Jerri Sher Sponsored by STCU and EWU Watch trailer Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain explores the impact of brain injuries and treatments leading to the return to a normal and full life for athletes, military personnel, and others.
Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance + The Hidden Homeless
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesUSA/NW / 2019 / 49 min. Directed by Melinda Raebyne Watch trailer Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance profiles a Seattle homeless camp during a recent winter. Inhabitants put their hopes in each other and try to create a better tomorrow. The Hidden Homeless USA / 2019 / 28 min. Directed by Maurice Smith Watch…
World Shorts (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesWorld / 90 min. / Short Films Various languages with English subtitles A selection of the finest short films from around the world. With English subtitles. Anna Ukraine / 15 min. / Ukrainian/English Directed by Dekel Berenson Living in war-torn Eastern Ukraine, Anna is an aging single mother who is desperate for a change. Lured…
Eagle Boy + Shorts (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesEagle Boy USA / 2018 / 59 min. Directed by Ruth Eddy and Samuel Wilson Watch trailer Eagle Boy follows a team competing in a treacherous horse competition, “The Suicide Race”. Horses and jockeys dash down steep hills and hurtle across the Okanogan River on the Colville Reservation. The meditative pace of film looks beyond…
Building the American Dream
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesUSA / 2019 / 73 min. Directed by Chelsea Hernandez Sponsored by Spokane Regional Labor Council Watch trailer Three Latino immigrant families fight for justice in one of the deadliest industries in the United States: construction.
Animation Showcase (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United States***These animated shorts are unrated and some contain material that is unsuitable for children. Wild Love has violent content and Mind My Mind has sexual content. World / 95 min / Animation Various languages with English subtitles Sponsored by STCU A selection of the world’s finest animation. He Can't Live Without Cosmos Russia / 16…
World Shorts (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesWorld / 90 min. / Short Films Various languages with English subtitles A selection of the finest short films from around the world. With English subtitles. Anna Ukraine / 15 min. / Ukrainian/English Directed by Dekel Berenson Living in war-torn Eastern Ukraine, Anna is an aging single mother who is desperate for a change. Lured…
LGBTQIA+ Night: Changing the Game + Shorts
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesLGBTQIA+ Night (Both programs for one $12 ticket.) Sponsored by Eastern Washington University, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the EWU Pride Center! At 6:00pm, join us for a shorts program of LGBTQIA+ stories. Then, take a few minutes to stretch your legs and check out concessions before heading back into the theater to see the…
Saint Frances
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesUSA / 2019 / 106 min. Directed by Alex Thompson Watch trailer Flailing thirty-four-year-old Bridget finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances. But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate…
World Shorts (Encore)
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesWorld / 90 min. / Short Films Various languages with English subtitles A selection of the finest short films from around the world. With English subtitles. Anna Ukraine / 15 min. / Ukrainian/English Directed by Dekel Berenson Living in war-torn Eastern Ukraine, Anna is an aging single mother who is desperate for a change. Lured…
Stitches
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesSerbia / 2019 / 98 min. Directed by Miroslav Terzić Watch trailer A seamstress searches for her baby taken from her at birth. With a mother's determination, she fights the authorities and her own family to uncover the truth. Based on a true story in contemporary Belgrade, Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia).
Climbing Blind
The Magic Lantern Theater 25 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, United StatesUK / 2019 / 60 min. Directed by Alastair Lee Watch trailer Climbing Blind profiles Jesse Dufton, the first blind climber to lead a team up Old Man Hoy, an iconic sea tower in Scotland.
