Series & Special Events

FilmScene hosts numerous special events, community screenings and ongoing series to bring a diverse slate of
film programming to Eastern Iowa audiences.
A GOOFY MOVIE

A GOOFY MOVIE

Sat, May 17 11:00am Sun, May 18 11:00am Thu, May 22 3:30pm

This classic blend of irresistible characters, unforgettable music, and an endearing modern-day story follows the lovable Goofy as he bonds with his teenage son Max on a hilarious cross-country road trip.

STORIES OF COMMUNITY 6

STORIES OF COMMUNITY 6

Sat, May 17 open Caption 3:30pm

Come celebrate the neighborhoods portrayed in the Stories of Community short film series. And stick around after to enjoy some dips, spreads and salsas and help us vote for the winner!

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2011)

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2011)

Sat, May 17 6:30pm

Based on the 2005 novel of the same name, Journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara).

MALCOLM X

MALCOLM X

Mon, May 19 6:30pm

Based on the book by Alex Haley and Malcolm X, Spike Lee tells the epic biographical tale of one of the most heroic figures of the twentieth century—from a childhood suffering under white supremacist violence to the petty crime of his youth into hi...

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

Tue, May 20 7:00pm

It's 1983 and 17-year-old Elio is spending the summer with his family in Lombardy, Italy. He soon meets Oliver, and together they discover the beauty of awakening desire that will alter their lives forever.

NOCTURNES

NOCTURNES

Wed, May 21 open Caption 7:00pm

Two curious observers shine a light on the secret universe of moths in the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas showing us the hidden interconnections of the natural world.

THE WARRIORS and OF THE FLESH

THE WARRIORS and OF THE FLESH

Wed, May 21 10:00pm

Join us as we celebrate the 11th anniversary of Late Shift at the Grindhouse. Free anniversary fanzine to the first 20 attendees. Can you dig it?

FIELD OF DREAMS

FIELD OF DREAMS

Sat, May 24 open Caption 8:30pm

Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Thus begins a quest to turn his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams come true.

NATIVE SON (1951)

NATIVE SON (1951)

Tue, May 27 7:00pm Thu, May 29 7:00pm

In 1940s Chicago, a young Black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which ends up being a nightmare, and ultimately a thorough critique of systemic racism in the United States.

WHITE FIRE

WHITE FIRE

Wed, May 28 10:00pm

Brother and sister jewel thieves are on the hunt for the legendary White Fire diamond - a priceless rock so hot you have to see it in VHScious Video.

OBSERVER

OBSERVER

Sat, May 31 open Caption 4:00pm

Observer embarks on an experiment in which a series of keen-eyed observers-- scientists, artists, a hunter-- are brought to a range of locations around the world, and asked to simply describe what they see.

THE FRENCH CONNECTION

THE FRENCH CONNECTION

Sun, Jun 1 8:35pm

A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.

SCARECROW IN A GARDEN OF CUCUMBERS

SCARECROW IN A GARDEN OF CUCUMBERS

Tue, Jun 3 7:00pm

Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn plays Eve Harrington, a small-town girl from Kansas who tries to make it big — or at least find a roommate — in New York in this long-lost madcap movie musical extravaganza

SEED OF CHUCKY

SEED OF CHUCKY

Wed, Jun 4 10:00pm

Everyone's killer doll returns - and he's bringing the entire family!

BATMAN FOREVER

BATMAN FOREVER

Sat, Jun 7 open Caption 8:45pm

Batman battles Two-Face and The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and Robin.

SECRET MALL APARTMENT

SECRET MALL APARTMENT

Sun, Jun 8 open Caption 7:00pm

In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside a busy mall and lived there for four years. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved.

I AM MY OWN WOMAN

I AM MY OWN WOMAN

Tue, Jun 10 7:00pm

Charlotte von Mahlsdorf survived the Nazi reign and the repression of the Communists as a transvestite and helped start the German gay liberation movement.

HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF

HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF

Wed, Jun 11 10:00pm

It's a full moon on the rooftop and torture, death and destruction reign supreme in the castle of werewolves.

OUT OF SIGHT

OUT OF SIGHT

Sun, Jun 15 8:45pm

A career bank robber (George Clooney) breaks out of jail and falls into a thrilling romance with the federal marshal he kidnapped (Jennifer Lopez).

MINIATURE CONSTRUCTION CAMP 2025

MINIATURE CONSTRUCTION CAMP 2025

Mon, Jun 16 8:30am Mon, Jun 23 8:30am

In this week-long camp, campers will learn the history of miniature making, study design, and create their own miniature set pieces, including buildings, terrain, and more! Curriculum includes 3D printing.

CASTRATION MOVIE ANTHOLOGY I: TRAPS

CASTRATION MOVIE ANTHOLOGY I: TRAPS

Tue, Jun 17 6:30pm

A trans woman named Michaela "Traps" Sinclair is a sex worker in Vancouver who splits her time between seeing clients and hanging out with her group of trans friends.

JUBILEE

JUBILEE

Wed, Jun 18 10:00pm

A grungy anarchic fish-out-of-water tale, Jubilee explores a bleak and twisted, punk landscape, painted with the filth and fury of decadent sex, violence and the echo of a blank generation.

THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE

THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE

Sat, Jun 21 11:00am Sun, Jun 22 11:00am Thu, Jun 26 3:30pm

There's trouble bubbling up in Bikini Bottom, King Neptune's crown is missing, and Mr. Krabs has been accused of stealing it! Together with his best pal Patrick, SpongeBob sets out to treacherous Shell City to reclaim Neptune's crown and save Mr. Kra...

CLUE

CLUE

Sat, Jun 21 open Caption 9:15pm

Six guests are invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.

NORTH BY CURRENT

NORTH BY CURRENT

Tue, Jun 24 7:00pm

Angelo Madsen Minax returns to his rural Michigan hometown preparing to make a film about the criminal justice system, but instead excavates the depths of generational addiction, Christian fervor, and trans embodiment.

THE MAYA DEREN PROJECT

THE MAYA DEREN PROJECT

Wed, Jun 25 7:00pm

Organic-electronic music duo ten thousand lakes (xkl) pay tribute to pioneering American experimental filmmaker Maya Deren with a live score performance to her iconic work. Accompanying some of her most influential pieces, this labor of deep admirati...

ROMY AND MICHELLE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

ROMY AND MICHELLE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Sun, Jun 29 8:45pm

Two dim-witted, inseparable friends hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives in order to impress their classmates.

ANIMATION CAMP 2025

ANIMATION CAMP 2025

Mon, Jul 7 8:30am Mon, Jul 14 8:30am Mon, Jul 21 8:30am Mon, Jul 28 8:30am Mon, Aug 18 8:30am

Tell your own animated stories with FilmScene! At Animation Camp, campers imagine and create their own animations, totally from scratch. Each day, campers learn the key principles of animation and explore the styles of 2D paper, 3D object, Pixilation...

THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH

THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH

Sat, Jul 19 11:00am Sun, Jul 20 11:00am Thu, Jul 24 3:30pm

In this collection of animated shorts based on the stories and characters by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh, a honey-loving teddy bear, embarks on some eccentric adventures.

ADVANCED ANIMATION CAMP 2025

ADVANCED ANIMATION CAMP 2025

Mon, Aug 4 8:30am Mon, Aug 11 8:30am

Take your stop motion skills to the next level in our advanced class! Confident campers who have attended at least one, preferably two camps, are invited to work on honing acquired skills, learn more challenging techniques, and apply knowledge to lon...

THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY

THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY

Sat, Aug 16 11:00am Sun, Aug 17 11:00am Thu, Aug 21 3:30pm

The Clock family are four-inch-tall people who secretly live in another family's residence, borrowing simple items to make their home. Life changes for the Clocks when their teenage daughter Arrietty is discovered.

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