• About the Public Film Program
• Admission
• Membership
• Directions
• Volunteer Opportunities

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Harvard Film Archive Cinematheque
Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
24 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

The Harvard Film Archive (HFA) provides the faculty and students of Harvard University and the greater scholarly community with academic research services and a public film program that offers audiences the opportunity to view international and independent films and to interact with filmmakers and artists. 

Film series are scheduled year-round and include retrospectives of distinguished directors and actors, surveys of important periods and movements, and in-depth explorations of historic themes and contemporary issues. Screenings of films from the HFA collection as well as those from other collections are held in the HFA Cinematheque, a 210-seat theater with state-of-the-art equipment.

The HFA frequently brings filmmakers to introduce and discuss their work, and over the years has hosted such renowned artists as photographer and filmmaker William Klein, Swedish actress Bibi Andersson, Canadian director Atom Egoyan, independent filmmaker Harmony Korine, the “Father of African Cinema” Ousamane Sembene, Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, and actor-director Tommy Lee Jones, among others.

Established with the assistance of the Luce Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1979, the Harvard Film Archive has grown into a rich resource for scholars and filmmakers.  Its extensive collection includes 16mm and 35mm film prints, as well as rare video materials, vintage film posters, and promotional materials.  As an affiliate of the International Federation of Film Archives, the HFA also has access to film prints from over a hundred repositories.

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Tickets for all regular screenings are available 45 minutes before show time at the Cinematheque on the lower level of the Carpenter Center. HFA does not sell tickets in advance unless indicated otherwise, and a separate admission fee is charged for each screening.

Ticket Prices
$8 - Regular Admission
$6 - Non-Harvard Students, Harvard Faculty and Staff, and Senior Citizens
Regular HFA screenings are free for all Harvard students with a valid photo ID.
$10 - Special Event Ticket Price for all patrons
Discounts apply for Harvard Film Archive Members

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The HFA Public Film Program depends on the generous support of members of the community to ensure the health and longevity of our unique blend of programming. You can become a member by contacting the Archive at 617-496-6046 or by filling out and mailing in our Membership Form (in PDF format) along with a check in the appropriate amount to Harvard Film Archive, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Friend of the Archive ($750)
Friends of the Archive receive two individual admission passes for an entire year, a subscription to the bi-monthly program calendar, reserved tickets via e-mail or phone for special events and in-person appearances, and an invitation for two to press screenings and private receptions.

Director's Circle ($500)
Director's Circle members receive two individual admission passes for an entire year, a subscription to the bi-monthly program calendar, and reserved tickets via e-mail or phone for special events and in-person appearances.

Silver Screen Society ($300)
Silver Screen members receive an individual admission pass for an entire year, a subscription to the bi-monthly program calendar, and reserved tickets via e-mail or phone for special events and in-person appearances.

Individual/Dual Membership PLUS ($125/$200)
Same as Individual/Dual plus $7 tickets for Special Events (applies to $10 ticketed events only).

Student/Senior Membership PLUS ($100)
Same as Student/Senior plus $6 tickets for Special Events (applies to $10 ticketed events only).

Individual/Dual Membership ($55/$100)
Members receive $5 admission to regular HFA programming, three free admissions to $10 ticketed shows, a subscription to the bi-monthly program calendar, and reserved tickets via e-mail or phone for special events and in-person appearances.

Student/Senior Membership ($35)
Members receive $4 admission to regular HFA programming, three free admissions to $10 ticketed shows, a subscription to the bi-monthly program calendar, and reserved tickets via e-mail or phone for special events and in-person appearances.

Upgrade Your Membership!
For a limited time the HFA is offering Individual (as well as Student/Senior and Dual) level members the chance to upgrade their membership to the Platinum category.  Pay the difference by July 1, 2008 and receive new level benefits for a full calendar year.

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The Harvard Film Archive is located in the lower level of the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at 24 Quincy Street, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are east of the Harvard Square Red Line T Stop, in between the Harvard Faculty Club and the Fogg Art Museum, one block north of Massachusetts Avenue between Broadway and Harvard Streets in the Harvard University campus.

Parking
Although parking in Cambridge is difficult (most of the surrounding streets have restricted parking for Cambridge residents only), metered parking on Broadway and Harvard Streets, as well as the rest of Harvard Square, is free after 6 pm. Film-goers are encouraged to use public transportation, particularly the MBTA Red Line.

From the Turnpike (I-90)
Take Exit 18, "Cambridge-Allston," and proceed straight upon exiting, through the stoplights and over the River Street Bridge. Continue on River Street, which soon becomes Western Avenue. Cross Massachusetts Avenue at Central Square, at which point Western Avenue becomes Prospect Street. Continue on Prospect Street and take a left at the second set of lights, onto Harvard Street. Proceed on Harvard Street until you reach Prescott Street. The entrance to the Carpenter Center is in between Prescott Street and Quincy Street.

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The Harvard Film Archive is looking for dedicated and energetic film enthusiasts to serve as volunteer ushers. Please e-mail Rebecca Meyers for additional information.