Help Us Build a Home for Great Films – Support New Wave Productions’ Screening Room

Imagine a place in our community where people gather to experience powerful, thought-provoking films—not just to watch, but to engage, learn, and be inspired. Since 2011, New Wave Productions has brought this vision to life, presenting high-quality films and educational series to growing audiences throughout Essex County. Now, we’re ready for the next chapter—and we’re asking for your support to make it happen.

We’re launching an exciting new project: the creation of a dedicated screening room—a 30–40 seat venue designed to be a welcoming, intimate space for curated film series, post-screening conversations, workshops, and live virtual Q&As with directors, actors, and artists.

Here’s the challenge: rising rental costs have made it increasingly difficult to host events in traditional theaters. We want to take control of our future, reduce overhead, and reinvest every dollar into curating exceptional programming—not paying expensive rental fees.

This is where you come in.

We’re seeking funding to transform an underutilized space into a fully equipped screening room—the beating heart of our new initiative: The Institute for Art and Film Studies.

Your support will directly fund:

With your help, we’ll create a sustainable home for independent, international, and classic cinema—right here in our community. This space will allow us to expand our educational mission, reach new audiences, and offer immersive cultural experiences year-round.

The impact?

You can help turn this vision into reality. Whether through a grant, donation, or partnership, your investment will leave a lasting legacy—and ensure that the art of film remains accessible, vibrant, and alive in our community.

Visit us at www.newwaveproductions.org to explore our work over the past 14 years. If you’d like to talk more about the project or see the full budget, I’d be thrilled to connect. Thank you for being part of our story. Let’s build something beautiful together.