# The Frida Cinema > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-frida-cinema - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-frida-cinema.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-frida-cinema/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://thefridacinema.org - **Slug:** the-frida-cinema - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** The Frida Cinema is a nonprofit independent art house theater and cultural hub in Downtown Santa Ana, California, presenting diverse film and arts programming. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Opened in 2014, The Frida Cinema screens more than 500 unique films and welcomes more than 100,000 guests each year. It operates two 200-seat auditoriums with 4K Laser projection, Dolby Digital sound, and stages for live performance. Programming includes classic, cult, international, independent, documentary, and repertory cinema, along with live events and community arts activities. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** To host diverse, community-reflective programming that educates, connects, and engages audiences, while increasing access to quality arts programming in the community. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://thefridacinema.org Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Welcoming, inviting, collaborative, community-focused, and arts-oriented. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** February 21, 2014 Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Headquarters:** Downtown Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Parent ownership:** Nonprofit independent cinema; described as the only nonprofit independent cinema in Orange County, California. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides access to diverse, quality film and arts programming and serves as a gathering place for community connection, cultural engagement, and education. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Screening more than 500 unique films annually - Programming classic, cult, international, independent, documentary, and repertory cinema - Hosting film screenings, festivals, live events, art shows, discussion panels, and post-screening Q&As - Operating two 200-seat auditoriums with 4K Laser projection and Dolby Digital sound - Providing stages for live performance - Hosting student film showcases, internships, volunteer programs, and community arts activities - Collaborating with schools and community organizations to increase access to arts programming - Offering venue rental engagements Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Film screenings - Film series and repertory programming - Live events and performances - Film festivals - Art shows and discussion panels - Post-screening Q&As - Student film showcases - Venue rentals Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** Specific event pages list ticket prices, including $20 for the Secret Bigfoot Triple Feature and $15 for Night on Devil’s Peak. General admission pricing is not stated. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Film exhibition, independent cinema, arts, and culture. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** More than 100,000 guests annually, including film and arts lovers of all ages, local community members, students, and audiences interested in diverse film and live arts programming. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** People in Orange County seeking independent, classic, cult, international, documentary, repertory, and community-oriented film and arts experiences; schools, community organizations, filmmakers, and event presenters seeking a cultural venue. Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Watching independent, classic, cult, international, documentary, and repertory films - Attending film festivals, themed series, and special screenings - Participating in post-screening Q&As, discussion panels, and community conversations - Attending live performances, art shows, and other cultural events - Presenting or renting a venue for film, music, arts, and community events - Participating in student showcases, internships, and volunteer programs Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Greater access to quality arts programming - Education through film screenings, presentations, and discussions - Connection with local communities and cultural organizations - Engagement with diverse, community-reflective programming - Opportunities to experience films and live events in a collaborative cultural hub Source: Brand's website (https://thefridacinema.org) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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