A New Era of Indie Cinema in Akron

Coming soon: more films, more showtimes, and more opportunities for our community to connect through cinema.

Cinema has the power to connect, inspire, and challenge us, so what we're building goes beyond more movies and showtimes. We're growing a home for community-minded film lovers to gather, where meaningful conversations spark and indie cinema in Akron thrives like never before.

Since first opening in July 2014,
The Nightlight's second-screen dream has always been part of the vision.

Born from a University of Akron student group's commitment to bringing independent cinema to Akron, The Nightlight was imagined to become more than just a single-screen theater.

It'd be a true hub for film lovers. A space where stories could be shared through the magic of cinematic art.

Now, after years of dedication, community support, and growing demand, that dream's right around the corner.

We’re making room for something special. We're laying the foundation for the future of film in Akron — and it'll be here before we know it!

✅ Construction is moving along quickly, and we’re still on track for a summer unveiling.
✅ While we build, Screen One remains open — same great films, same great experience.
✅ In the coming months, we'll continue bringing the new space to life.

We appreciate your patience and support as we expand The Nightlight into its next chapter. Thanks for being part of this journey — you’re helping build something special. 🎬✨

Joe Tomino
Haley Walkuski
Dede Nelson
Sergey Kochergan
The Hariasz Family
Nova Stewart
Karryll Hill
Jeremey Poparad
Stef Hughes
Jordan DeBois
Randi Elise Woods
Nick
Stuart Hamilton
Elizabeth Zukowski
Lauren Folk
David and Carol Seaberg
Diana Wheeler

Katie Butler + Mike Gable
Meredith Collins Swisher
Leah Michalos
Julie Polsinelli
Karen Wilkie Edwards
Vince Costello
Brandon Meeker
MariBeth Fair
Diana Jacobs
Zack Shively
Meg Wachter
Carrie George
Mary Sitko
Steven & Jamie Barker
Elizabeth Tipton
Michael J. Shreffler, Jr.
Chuck Nilsen

Susan Kumor
Laina Iarocci
Luke Everhart
Matt Rules!
Nithin K Nirmal
Charles Shinn
Michael Marras
Denise Fry
Kelly A. Elko
Jessica and James Hissem
Kelli Fetter
Joseph Husak
Rachel McConaha
Chris V.
Stephen Wertz
Joshua Vandegrift
Nate Orr

Jason Leupold
Amy Sheldon
Lorna Kang
Emily Hisey
Ashley Dyer
Jonathan Knapp
Marianne Crislip
Mary T O'Connor
Constance Ames
Haley L
Carrie Ann Williams
Roger and Brenda Cox
D.J. Bernat
Elle and Randy Raines
Rebecca Price
Cheryl Hopkins
Jenny Kelley

Lisa
Brian Tinker
Jerry Egan
Jane Whitehurst
Heather Johnson
Gloria Irwin
R & R Maille
Simon Toth
Cindy Calle Ley
Karen Mitchell
Angie Greth
Heather N. Pollock
Rob Tully
L. Powley
Leslie & David Nelson
Troppus Projects
Martha Kaltenbach

Michelle Gullion
Pennie Fordham
Teri Segal
Eric & Krista Rose
Jeff and Lindsay Sirak
Jon Work
Diane Chambers & Don Parsisson
Celia and Mike Halkovich
Matthew Somers
Rachel Elizabeth Cargle
Megan Kelly
Deborah & Mike Lucas
Jennifer Merrick
Corrine Bell
Jessi Baughman
Rena Large
Jen Trompower & Rita Cook

Heather Swift
Shaina Pearlman & Kate Zirkle
Chip Dawes
Sam Bohan
Denise Stuart
Casey Chanter
Christina Turner
Scott Holbrook
Leora & Nathan Cohen
Claudia Berlinski
Dan Stroble
Sean Charles
Brittney M. Williams
Cory Ramsey
Sam Russell & Mariana Silva
Sara Peckham
Bob & Carissa Schnable

Lisa Hura
Robin Thompson
Emily Reese
Jim and Sue Stevenson
Alison Pinion
Anna Margush
Vicki Grimes
Warren Lynum II
Rebecca Coste
Brian Moore
skaght
Marvin Brown
Richard Taylor
Ryan Ferguson
Daniel Roland
Jayne and Fred Tomei
Alec Rubin and Phil Chambers

Clayton Schrock
Megan Bobula
Dale & Teresa Sroka
Steve Felix
Pita Brooks
Andrew Richards
Gina Burk
Neil Nagy & Hillary Stewart
Dean Eshleman
Melissa Marshall
Kevin O'Reilly
Brianna Kelly
Beth Knorr
Kenny Scheck
Jim from AKR
Janel England
Matthew Frey

Robert Coon-Anda
Elizabeth Taylor Swift
Julianne Roberts
Cordell and Joanna Caley
Clint Zollinger
Spring Healy
Jacob Trombetta
Sam and AJ
Katie & Curtis Clark
Vicki and Mike Burt
Autumn Bland
John Nelson
Alison Caplan
Corry Robb
Devon Kuntzman
Michelle Whitacre
Ronnie Mays Jr

Erin Bidwell-Giannone and Chris Baumgardner
Maria A. Zanetta and Hans Dorfi
Cal Reese
Tom and Diane Vukovich
Alec Stringer
Joy Rogers
Silvia de Cardenas
Tyler Davidson
Bronlynn Thurman
Jake Wise
Alex Corcoran
Sarah Behal
Emily S. Durway
Matt Mascolo
Nick Nicholis and Jennifer Schuster
John Guffey

Adam and Tracy Besenyodi
Dylan Boltz
Karen Doubrava
Joseph Mancine
David Ignizio
Logan Warner
Kimberly D'Orio
Morgan Lasher
Kenny Endlich
Michelle Varisco
Gwen Waight
Mike Wendt and Shawna Kirk
Michael and Diane Vrobel
Steve Schloenbach
Todd Jakubisin
Bonnie & Steve Wachter
Christy Felix

Marcia HarrisPaula Christ
Tom & Daralee Ghinder
Alex J Nine
Kristi Gunyula
Susan Perzanowski
Morgan Heskett
Rebecca, Micah, and Kelly Baird
Michael McKeon
Meglio Salon and Spa
Mark Goodman and Norman Mallard
Suzanne Graham
Joe O

Maria Varonis + Justin Seeker
Zebulun Hawkins
Sweet Mary's Bakery
Sara and Jim Balzarini
Akron Coffee Roasters
Tara Bussan
Jacob Idle
The Nancy J. Brennan Family
Michelle Krocker & Kate Raymond
Ian Michaels & Sarah Smick
Kate Robbins & Philip B. Swift

Akron's finest. Great venue, great movies. - Michael M

Intimate venue with curated films from art house to the next blockbuster. Always a great afternoon or evening of film. - Inda B

What an independent art theatre should be. - Melissa P