Microcinema and Rough Theater Reflection

Reading the articles, I learned that creating a microcinema is something of a personal passion. By definition, microcinemas appeal to films and art cinema that would not likely get top billing at a movie plex. They're not gonna get a write-up review in the daily. After working so closely with the Cucalorus Film Festival and the Jengo's Playhouse crew, I've gotten inspired to one day put together a program for me and friends/classmates. It doesn't have to be at a huge complex or a hip urban space. I could do it at my house, or a buddy's bar, or at a public park. I think it is a chance for the smaller independent filmmaker to showcase his/her hard work in less commercial and intimates setting that he/she would feel at home and comfortable. There would be no judgement, or thumbs up or thumbs down, or star rating. Just a moment to shine, and as mentioned in class, a "that's my boy/girl" moment. Ok, maybe not that intimate. It could be done in a semi-professional manner too and open it to the public, and invite your teachers, colleagues, co-workers etc. I imagine it could be really fun and something I would consider pursuing if the stars aligned right. I guess acquiring the screening equipment would be the biggest hurdle to jump. I'm not really concerned with having it a dedicated space. I think the possibilities of doing mobile screenings a la agitki, can be an extremely creative and intuitive form in itself.