CINECON
CINECON 60 CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED BY
CINECON 60 CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED BY
CINECON “POP-UP” DAY AT OLD TOWN MUSIC HALL
A FULL DAY OF SPECIAL CINECON PROGRAMMING!
FEATURING RARITIES FROM TV & MOVIES!
FULL SCHEDULE BELOW!
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025
9:30AM – 9:00PM
DOORS OPEN AT 9:00AM. SHOW STARTS AT 9:30AM.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT OLD TOWN MUSIC HALL & CINECON CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL, 501c3
ABOUT OLD TOWN MUSIC HALL
Originally built in 1921, this quaint 176 seat theater has been showing vintage silent and sound films, and presenting live concerts by some of the world’s finest performers of jazz, ragtime, and popular music from the past since 1968. In addition to our regular accompanists, some of our silent films will be accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer, a massive 1925 wind-powered pipe organ that has been meticulously preserved so that silent classics can be experienced with live musical accompaniment, just as they did when they were first shown. If you have never visited, you are in for a treat as it is a truly magical place.
WANT TO CHECK OUT THE INSIDE OF THE THEATRE? A GOOD FRIEND OF CINECON CREATED THIS VERY COOL WEBSITE WITH AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE OF OLD TOWN MUSIC HALL. JUST FOLLOW THE ARROW PROMPTS TO GO FARTHER INTO THE SPACE. CHECK IT OUT HERE!
Attention Classic Movie Lovers!
Please consider attending The Columbus Moving Picture Show!
Vintage movie enthusiasts unite in Columbus, Ohio at the Columbus Moving Picture Show over Memorial Day weekend May 22-25, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza North.
Enjoy rare 16mm film screenings, including silent movies with live piano accompaniment. Browse more than 100 dealer tables containing movie memorabilia of all kinds including original posters and lobby cards, stills, autographs, 8mm and 16mm film, DVDs and Blu-rays, books, records and more.
Hear experts talk on a variety of subjects including Alfalfa Switzer, W.C. Fields, Margaret Hamilton, Laurel and Hardy, Martin and Lewis, June Mathis, and Helen Morgan. Get your books signed by the authors. Special guests include Richard S. Greene and Randy Skretvedt.
Passes are available now at www.ColumbusMovingPictureShow. com. See you at the Picture Show!”
JUST A QUICK THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED, ATTENDED, AND CELEBRATED 5 DAYS OF CLASSIC FILMS AT OUR HISTORIC 60TH CINECON FESTIVAL. 61 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
CINECON 60
AUGUST 29TH – SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2024
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA THEATRE
135 S DOHENY DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Welcome to Cinecon 60 Classic Film Festival! Join us at the Writers Guild of America Theater in Beverly Hills for a weekend filled with timeless movie magic! For more than half a century Cinephiles have gathered over Labor Day Weekend to celebrate the movies at the annual Cinecon Classic Film Festival. Cinecon is where archivists, authors, collectors, and film fans come together for five days of classic film & TV screenings, celebrity guests, and special programs. Now celebrating its 60th year, Cinecon is dedicated to showcasing unusual films that are rarely given public screenings.
All announced titles are subject to change and are pending final film clearances. Check back here on our website for film titles, schedule updates, hotel information, parking info, and more.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema with a lineup of beloved classics. From iconic silent films to rare and unseen Hollywood gems, we’ve got something for every film buff. Don’t miss out on this special event 60 years in the making!
Poster Design by the ever superb Richard Adkins
OUR VENUE FOR CINECON 60
Cinecon Classic Film Festival is thrilled to be celebrating its 60th anniversary at the Writer’s Guild Theater which originally opened on July 9, 1970, as The Doheny Plaza Theater and was remodeled in the mid-1990s. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills at 135 South Doheny Drive, the WGA Theater is the perfect venue for red carpet premieres, awards presentations, press, cast and crew screenings, receptions, and film festivals (such as ours). The 473-seat theater is minutes away from world-class dining, features a plush interior, and is outfitted with top-of-the-line film, sound, and digital projection systems, including the latest in 3D technology.
The spacious but intimate lobby and reception area offer more than 2,000 square feet of flexible space with a fully equipped wet bar, cocktail furniture, and lounge chairs, and a sleek VIP green room. Over six levels of convenient and secure parking with multiple entrances are just off Wilshire Boulevard. We think you’ll love it as much as we do!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFO REGARDING THE VENUE – CALL US AT (959) CINECON
GET YOUR FESTIVAL PASSES TODAY
FULL FESTIVAL PASSES
NOW AVAILABLE!
Full Passes give you access to all the amazing films we present and to all of the additional special programs we are planning. AND you receive access to the always exciting Opening Night Gala on Thursday, August 29th! What a great deal!
Day Passes give you access to all films and events occuring on one particular day. All tickets are handled through Eventbrite. If you need to pay with a check please see the TICKETS page for details on how to do that.
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
There are many ways to experience Cinecon – from attending the event to supporting our mission.
GET A FESTIVAL PASS
COME FOR ONE DAY OR THE WHOLE FESTIVAL. PASSES ARE THE ONLY WAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THERE IS TO EXPERIENCE.
GET YOUR PASS
VOLUNTEER
WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT IS CRUCIAL FOR THE EVENT TO TRULY SHINE. HELP US CREATE THE BEST EVENT EVER!
SIGN UP TO HELP
SPONSORSHIP
BECOME PART OF ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY! PARTNER WITH US AND GET YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS!
CONTACT US BELOW
DONATE
WE EXIST THROUGH YOUR GENEROSITY. CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE LIVE EVENT? CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO CINECON.
DAYS UNTIL CINECON!
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CHECK OUT THE FRIENDS OF CINECON
For the most current news and announcements about Cinecon 60 you will want to check out our Friends of Cinecon Classic Film Festival Facebook page.
SUPPORT CINECON
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Cinecon is 501c3 nonprofit, so your donation is tax deductable.
Currently, you can donate through Paypal, by check, or by money order.
You can make checks or money orders out to “Cinecon” and send it to:
Cinecon
3727 West Magnolia Blvd, #760
Burbank, CA 91505.
VOLUNTEER FOR CINECON
BE PART OF THE MAGIC
Have you ever said to yourself “Gee, those folks helping to put on Cinecon sure look like they’re having a lot of fun!” Well, of course not, because when you see us we usually have that shell-shocked look that comes from too many tasks and too few bodies to do the work!! You can help remedy this situation by becoming a Cinecon Volunteer.
Fill out the Contact Us form below and express your interest as a volunteer.
Join the Big Parade and become a Cinecon Volunteer!
FILMS SCREENED AT CINECON
Here is a comprehensive list of all (or most) of the films we’ve screened through the years, starting with Cinecon 1 in 1965 through Cinecon 55. Many special programs are also on the lists. Now you can quickly find out if and when we’ve run a specific title. There are 2 versions of the list, one in alphabetical order and the other in show order. Please note: there are a few question marks and discrepancies in this list as posted. If you have any corrections or additions, please send us an e-mail at info@cinecon.org
SEND US A MESSAGE
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, COMMENT OR WANT TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE OF CINECON – PLEASE SEND US A NOTE!
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN I JUST COME SEE ONE MOVIE?
Sadly no. We would love to have people pick and choose from the schedule of movies, but we have found it works better for people to have at least a Day Pass.
DO YOU HAVE LODGING DEALS WITH LOCAL HOTELS
YES! You can check out information about our partner hotel in the EVENT INFO Section.
DO YOU SHOW MODERN MOVIES?
The focus of Cinecon centers around the golden age of Cinema – namely films made between the 1910s to the 1950s. Occasionally we will show films made up through the 1960s.
CAN I GET A REFUND IF I CANNOT MAKE IT?
We only offer refunds for the $299 Early Bird Full Festival Passes. These can be refunded until August 15, 2024.
CAN I COME FOR JUST ONE DAY?
YES! We realize that taking 4 days to watch awesome movies might not be possible. That is why we created Day Passes for each of the four days. Check out the ticket section for more details.
CAN I PURCHASE PASSES AT THE FESTIVAL?
Yes you can! You can check in with staff on the day you go to the Festival.
WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?
Eventbrite accepts major forms of payment. We also can accept Paypal and Checks.
DO YOU HAVE WELLNESS PROTOCOLS IN PLACE?
We do. While Covid-19 remains an issue, protocols have been relaxed for inside venues. We do encourage wearing a mask if you are concerned, but it is not mandatory. You can go to the EVENT INFO page for further details.
CONTACT US
Have a question, comment, or want to share something you love about Cinecon? Here is the place to do it!
Email Address
INFO@CINECON.ORG
Write Us
3727 W. Magnolia Blvd #760, Burbank, CA 91505
CALL US
(959) CINECON