films

The Palm Theater has been a beloved independent movie house since it opened its doors in 1988.

From indie gem to cultural hub: the Palm Theatre has a new identity as The Film Center

Alyssa Toledo

This month, the Palm Theatre in downtown San Luis Obispo has become the SLO Film Center. The Theater has been a beloved independent movie house since it opened its doors in 1988. Now, the nonprofit San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is running the theater — leasing it from owners Jim and Patty Dee, who are retiring.

Reopening day at the Palm Theatre draws an enthusiastic crowd after more than a year of closure

The Palm Theatre, located in downtown San Luis Obispo, officially reopened May 21 after a 14-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The line wrapped…

Culture and Identity

Central Coast Voices: Shining a light on the joy of cinema

Kris Kington-Barker

The 27th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) will be here soon and it will be one of our most unique Festivals ever — a…

Culture and Identity

Central Coast Voices: The SLO International Film Festival

Fred Munroe

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) is just around the corner. As a premiere six-day annual event, the SLOIFF showcases contemporary…

Culture and Identity

Central Coast Voices: Celebrating Jewish culture through film

Kris Kington-Barker

Broadcast date: 1/3/19The 9th Annual San Luis Obispo (SLO) Jewish Film Festival is the premier event on the Central Coast celebrating Jewish culture from…

Arts Beat: Learning next generation animation

In the earliest days of cartoon movies, hopeful artists had to make their way to Los Angeles studios to learn animation. Now, digital tools let students…