Cinema Arts Centre (CAC)

Victor Skolnick and Charlotte Sky founded the Centre in 1973 to create an alternative to the mainstream movie theaters and media that were then available on Long Island. The Centre presents an international array of films that explore diverse social, historical and cultural realities, and uses the power of film to expand the awareness and consciousness of the Long Island Community. The Centre operates in Huntington, New York. It is supported primarily through ticket sales, membership dues, and contribution and grant revenue.The Centre's core values are:Artistry: Creating a place where Long Islanders can experience the same level of cinematic artistry as audiences in major cities like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris and Berlin.Egalitarianism: Making the best in American and international cinema available to all at reasonable prices and presented in a way that is accessible and unintimidating.Community: With their emphasis on single-family houses and reliance on automotive transportation, suburbs can be extremely isolating. Many new technologies have only exacerbated that situation. The Centre is committed to being a center that brings people together for genuine interaction and creates an authentic feeling of community.Inclusion: The Centre is a place where people of all races, classes, genders, sexual preferences and ethnic backgrounds will find images that reflect their lives and introduce them to those who are different.Education: Being an open forum for stimulating ideas and information.