Elk Rapids Cinema
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Overview
Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Nonprofit community cinema in downtown Elk Rapids, Michigan, presenting new films on weekends and free classic films through CineGroove on Mondays.
Description Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Elk Rapids Cinema operates in the historic Chalfonte Theatre at 205 River Street. It shows contemporary films Fridays through Sundays and free classic films on Monday nights, with upgraded seats, sound, and digital projection. The cinema is a program of the Chalfonte Foundation, a Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Identity
Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-07
To bring people together through the art of film by presenting new, classic, independent, and international cinema at affordable prices; giving filmmakers, especially Michigan and student filmmakers, a big screen and an audience; and caring for a historic movie house for future generations.
Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
The cinema is owned and operated as a nonprofit program of the Chalfonte Foundation. Its founding Advisory Board includes filmmakers, programmers, educators, business leaders, and community members. The President also serves as the cinema's general manager; staff include Colton Crowell, Jayson Miller, Natalia Miller, and Bryce Perron.
Website Brand's website · 2026-11-07
https://elkrapidscinema.com
Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Community-oriented, welcoming, affordable, cultural, and mission-driven.
Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Films have played at 205 River Street since 1940. The Chalfonte Foundation acquired the cinema in 2023 and continued its operation as a nonprofit.
Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-07
205 River Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, United States
Parent ownership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Owned and operated by the Chalfonte Foundation, a Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofit; Elk Rapids Cinema is a program of the Foundation.
Offerings
Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Provides accessible cultural and family entertainment, supports filmmakers with theatrical exhibition, and preserves a historic community movie house as a gathering place.
Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Exhibiting contemporary feature films
- Screening classic films through free CineGroove programs
- Providing a cinema venue with digital projection, upgraded sound, and plush seating
- Supporting Michigan and student filmmakers with a screen and audience
- Community programming and film education
- Historic theatre preservation and restoration planning
- Membership, volunteer, sponsorship, and community engagement programs
Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Weekend feature-film screenings
- CineGroove free classic-film Mondays
- Elk Rapids Cinema memberships
- Film festivals and student film programming
- Newsletter and community events
- Future Shorts Before the Feature program and curated 24-hour YouTube channel
Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Regular tickets are $9 for adults 13 and older and $7 for children 12 and under. Matinee tickets for films before 6:00 p.m. are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Memberships range from $12 to $500, with benefits varying by tier. Free classic CineGroove screenings are open to the public.
Audience
Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Cinema exhibition, film, arts and culture, and nonprofit community entertainment.
Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Residents and visitors in Elk Rapids and Northern Michigan, including families, film lovers, community members, and audiences seeking affordable new and classic films.
Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Local and visiting families, adults, seniors, film enthusiasts, and community-minded patrons in Elk Rapids and Northern Michigan; also Michigan and student filmmakers seeking theatrical exposure.
Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Watching new feature films on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
- Attending free classic-film screenings on Monday evenings
- Accessing affordable family and matinee entertainment
- Supporting local film culture through membership or donations
- Screening work as a Michigan or student filmmaker
- Volunteering, joining committees, or participating in community events
- Using the historic theatre for film and community programming
Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Affordable access to contemporary and classic cinema
- A welcoming community gathering place for film and cultural experiences
- Greater exposure and an audience for Michigan and student filmmakers
- Opportunities to participate in memberships, volunteering, and community programming
- Preservation and renewal of a historic movie house
- Family-friendly entertainment and artistic enrichment
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