Fargo Theatre Management Corporation

One of the missions of the Fargo Theatre is to meet the artists and entertainment needs of increasingly diverse audiences, performers, and filmmakers. A diverse slate of film and live events provides the community with a wide selection of arts programming. In Fiscal Year 22-23, the Fargo Theatre screened 42 new-release films, 12 classic films, and 21 specialty film festivals/series including Fargo Docs and the ND Human Rights Film Festival. The Theatre also hosted 57 live events including performances by local arts organizations and professional touring artists.The Theatre is open a minimum of six days a week, offering a variety of motion pictures and performances in a historic setting. The Theatre typically averages more than 67,000 audiences members a year. A variety of free or low-cost programming is also offered. These opportunities include the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Holiday Pipes concerts (free admission) and the Kids' Flicks movie series ($3 admission). The Theatre also hosts a free monthly Film Club to build community and foster conversation. The Fargo Theatre's long-term objective is to continue to meet the artistic and entertain needs of the community as the city's population grows. Theatre programming staff and volunteer teams ensure that the slate of programming is inclusive and offers diverse artistic voices and representation.

The annual Fargo Film Festival receives films submissions from around the world to be juried by community volunteers. The goal of the festival is to celebrate film artistry while connecting local audiences to innovative, independent cinema and the artists responsible for creating it. The 2023 festival received 312 submissions from 26 countries. The juries selected 101 films to play in competition. Festival leaders programmed 6 films to play as invited selections and an additional 45 very short films played as a part of the festival's 2 Minute Movie Contest. Approximately 2,400 patrons attended throughout the festival's 5 days of screenings and events. Twenty-five film artists traveled to Fargo to attend their screenings and interact with audiences. These appearances also enabled formal educational opportunities including moderated interviews and guest academic lectures. There were also many informal opportunities for audience members and local filmmakers to socialize with visiting artists or ask them questions during Q&A sessions.The Fargo Film Festival's long-term objective is to continue providing an exhibition platform for independent filmmakers while giving local audiences educational opportunities and the change to see unique, original, and artistically relevant motion pictures.