Since 1939, The Plaza Theatre has been both a landmark and a cornerstone of the Poncey-Highland                                         community. Three generations of neighborhood people have frequented our classic art-deco theatre                                          and our hope is for many more. The foremost priority of The Plaza Theatre Foundation is to keep the                                        historic Plaza Theatre alive and open as a place for great films. We also hope to enhance the space by                                      restoration and renovations.

As we are the only independently and locally owned movie theatre in Atlanta, we will feature the                                              independent films that are often left out of the big studio distribution deals which normally would not                                        run in Atlanta’s chain theaters. We will also network with local and student filmmakers to provide the                                        unique opportunity for them to showcase their films in front of a live audience at a working, established                                    movie theater. We will also reach beyond the flat silver screen to add an interactive element by                                               combining live aspects with a film such as an art show, guest speakers, and live performances that will                                     compliment and enhance the cinematic experience. We will screen many classic repertory films and                                          provide a new generation the chance to see these films as they were meant to be seen, projected via                                       35mm film on a big screen with a live audience sitting together.