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The James Bridges Theater
The main screening venue of the UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media, the state of the art James Bridges Theater is an elegant, comfortable setting that enhances media presentations in a wide variety of film and video formats.
- Location
- Melnitz 1409
- Contact
- Renting The James Bridges Theater
- Phone: 310-206-8365
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Upcoming Events at The James Bridges Theater
- The Crank: "Shock Corridor" FREE screening of classic Sam Fuller B movie
Thu Nov 12 Screening at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) - Melnitz Movies: "Red Cliff" FREE
Thu Nov 12 Screening at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) - BMB Finishes presents: "The Hero of Time" PUBLIC SCREENING of an independent "fan film" from Atlanta!
Sat Nov 14 + 1 more Screening at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) - Melnitz Movies: "No Impact Man" FREE
Tue Nov 17 Screening at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) - UCLA Latin American Institute presents: "Los que se quedan" ("Those Who Remain") FREE public screening
Wed Nov 18 Screening at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) - UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies presents: "Burma VJ" FREE public screening of acclaimed "found footage" documentary
Fri Nov 20 Screening at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) - The Crank: "The Man Between" FREE screening of Carol Reed classic starring James Mason
Thu Dec 3 Screening at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409)
About
Named in honor of film director James Bridges (The China Syndrome), the theater become one of the outstanding screening venues in Southern California, due to the generous support of the filmmaker’s partner, actor Jack Larson, and the Bridges/Larson Foundation.
The main screening venue of the UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media, the state of the art James Bridges Theater is an elegant, comfortable setting that enhances media presentations in a wide variety of film and video formats. With a large lobby available for receptions, and adjacent to the beautiful Broad Art Complex and the famous Murphy Sculpture Garden on the UCLA campus in Westwood, this 278 seat theater is now available for rental.
It was completely renovated in 2003 with a state of the art sound system and is one of the few theaters in the US that can accommodate both nitrate and safety film stock in 16mm, 35mm and 70mm, as well as a variety of video formats, including the latest in 4K digital projection.
Directions and Parking
- From Hilgard Ave. enter the east side of campus at Wyton Dr.
- Make and immediate right turn onto Charles E. Young Dr. East and signs will direct you to Parking Structure 3.
- From the ground level of Structure 3, enter the underpass (or from the street level cross Charles E. Young Dr. North and proceed down steps) and walk straight alongside Melnitz and Macgowan Halls.
- Turn left at the plaza and proceed to the courtyard of theaters.
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