IFC Center, Independent cinema in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, US
The IFC Center is a movie theater in Greenwich Village with five screening rooms equipped for both digital and 35mm film projection. This dual capability allows the venue to show a wide range of films regardless of how they were made.
Built as a church in the early 1800s, the building later became the Waverly Theater before converting to the IFC Center in 2005. This shift marked the move from a traditional multiplex cinema to a venue focused on independent and international films.
The theater programs films from independent creators and international producers that rarely appear in mainstream cinemas. This choice shapes how the space feels—you notice a different crowd and a more exploratory spirit among viewers.
The theater sits on Sixth Avenue near West 3rd Street and runs multiple screenings daily with advance ticket options available. Plan ahead for popular showings, as seats tend to sell out quickly.
The venue hosts midnight film screenings on Friday and Saturday nights as part of its Waverly Midnights program. These late-night shows have become a gathering spot where film lovers watch cult films together as a community.
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