Organizations

This is a site(in french sorry)Where you can find any informations about the history of theatres in Brussels(Belgium). This site is very well done, you can find pictures and historical informations about more than hundreds past and present theatres from the capital city of Europe also known as the heart of the “art nouveau”.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a professional honorary organization of over 6,000 motion picture professionals, was founded to advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures; foster cooperation among creative leaders for cultural, educational and technological progress; recognize outstanding achievements; cooperate on technical research and improvement of methods and equipment; provide a common forum and meeting ground for various branches and crafts; represent the viewpoint of actual creators of the motion picture; and foster educational activities between the professional community and the public-at-large.

Official website of the Academy, the Emmy Awards, and the Television Hall of Fame.

AFI is the preeminent organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of film, television and other forms of the moving image.

The Theatre Historical Society of America’s American Movie Palace Museum is located on the second floor of the renovated 1920’s York Theatre, 152 N York St., Elmhurst, Illinois.  It showcases artifacts, posters, programs, seats, blueprints and photographs from the great movie palaces built across the United States in the 1920’s.  The THS American Movie Palace Museum is FREE and open Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.  Donations are accepted.  Weekend and evening open houses are occasionally scheduled.  Call (630)782-1800 for details.  Small group tours up to 20 people are also welcome by prior appointment.  Suggested donation is $2.00 per person.  PLEASE NOTE the Museum is not currently handicapped accessible.

The American Museum of Theatrical Design is dedicated to the preservation of past and present themed theatres, architecture and allied craft. A registered State of California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, The American Museum of Theatrical Design is currently requesting sponsorships and donations in support of the project.

The American Theatre Architecture Archive is operated by Theatre Historical Society of America and located in its headquarters in renovated 1920’s York Theatre building in Elmhurst, Illinois.  Business hours are Tuesday though Friday from 9AM to 4PM Central time.  All on-site research is by PRIOR appointment.  Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to schedule an appointment.  The archives include photos, negatives, slides, clippings, programs, books, magazines and more on over 15,000 theatres of every type and allied subjects.  The Archives are subject to research fees.

Non-profit society/website dedicated to preserving burlesque history, vaudeville, theaters, comics, dancers, photographs, message board, trivia, Published book: Burlesque: Legendary Stars of the Stage. Book II coming soon.

A network of art movie theatres in Europe

This is a local campaign in Hackney Borough, East End of London to save,restore and re-open this very early cinema.