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SECOND SCREEN EXPANSION
A New Era of Indie Cinema in Akron
Coming soon: more films, more showtimes, and more opportunities for our community to connect through cinema.
Help Us GrowMore than another screen
More Than Another Screen —More Space for Stories That Matter.
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.
🎬 Broader Film Options
→ More independent, international, and repertory films at more convenient showtimes.
→ More independent, international, and repertory films at more convenient showtimes.
🍿 Enhanced Experience
→ Upgraded seating, sound, and concessions for a better moviegoing experience.
→ Upgraded seating, sound, and concessions for a better moviegoing experience.
👥 Bigger Community Impact
→ 30K+ additional visitors annually, supporting Akron’s arts and local businesses.
→ 30K+ additional visitors annually, supporting Akron’s arts and local businesses.
from dreams to reality
From Dream to Reality: The Second Screen Journey So Far
Since first opening in July 2014,
The Nightlight's second-screen dream has always been part of the vision.
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.
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.
From Blueprint to Build
From Blueprint to Build
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.
✅ 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. 🎬✨
“Every person who has walked through our doors over the past 11 years has helped build this moment. Because of you, The Nightlight is truly a beacon for our community."
Jenn Kidd
Executive Director
Jenn Kidd
Executive Director
With your help, indie film in Akron shines brighter than ever.
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