When Mission Statements Align Perfectly…
Gateway Film Foundation Mission Statement:
To strengthen and unite Ohio communities by playing, promoting and producing cinema-arts experiences that inspire people to see one another and the world in new ways.
Puffin Foundation West Mission Statement:
Puffin Foundation West seeks to open the door of artistic expression by providing grants to artist activists and arts organizations often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to race, gender, or social philosophy.
In 2016, the collaboration between Puffin Foundation West and Gateway Film Foundation, the non-profit arm at the Gateway Film Center allowed us strengthened our sponsorship as we believe that the artform of moving pictures ARE THE NEW MUSEUMS of our time. This collaboration is continuing and we hope that you join us at the Gateway and share new thought-provoking onscreen exhibits through events such as these:
One of our partnerships projects are the two Documentary Weeks at the Gateway which is their celebrated hallmark series where GFC president and head programmer Chris Hamel selects the best, boldest and brightest documentaries from around the world and plays them all in one place. These two separate weeks showcase the finest collections of docs anywhere. In case you did not know it but Chris Hamel has been so right on that his choices are often a bellwether for the Academy Awards as he has regularly screened all best documentary nominees before they are announced. Many are premieres, and nearly all would never reach Central Ohio without Gateway Film Center. The Gateway and PFW share the belief that film is the new “learning lab,” that engages people and inspires them to see one another and the world in new ways.
Seventh Annual From Book to Film Series Each summer, in partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, the Gateway Film Center presents a different movie inspired by a great book every week, all summer long. It encourages conversation, literacy and awareness of important books. Admission is FREE with any library card. Book to Film will take place from the end of May through the end of July 31 on Saturday mornings. During this time Gateway Film Center will screen about 11 films and thousands of guests will attend. In addition each film event will have a montage shown of drawings by young students from all over the State of Ohio who have drawn what they PICTURE PEACE to look like. This onscreen exhibit of images is a partnership between Puffin Foundation West, Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence (ohioceasefire.org), and Gateway Film Center.
COMMUNITY SCREEN In 2015, the purchase of a 30’ blow-up outdoor screen, with assistance from Puffin Foundation West, allowed local communities and neighborhoods the ability to afford hosting events to enjoy such films as Mean Girls, Babe, Poltergeist, Wizard of Oz, and more, along with a collection of non-violent cartoons for kids, curated by the Film Council of Greater Columbus. There were 15 screenings in 2015 in unique places such as the Topiary Park, Columbus Arts Festival, and Comfest. 
1550 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201
Easy, cheap parking is available
in the garage located right next door to the cinema on both 9th and 11th avenues.
