Following UArts closure, Lightbox Film Center is now an independent nonprofit

Starting Nov. 13, the film center will screen films at the Bok Building, but more venues maybe in the offing soon.

The Lightbox has been based at the UArts since late 2019. But after the school's sudden closure, the repertory film theater is an independent nonprofit which will host screenings at the BOK building, for starters.’s International House, where it had existed in various forms since the 1970s, the repertory movie theater operated for five years on South Broad Street in the former Gershman Y building.Four months later, the Lightbox has now been reconstituted as a nonprofit organization.

He spent most of the summer figuring out “the various modes of bureaucracy” of becoming a nonprofit and speaking with potential partners, including local universities. Ultimately, he chose the nonprofit route, calling it a “big leap of faith.” “I’m happy and thrilled that I was able to get things back in line, and it looks like we’re ready to launch.” He said the new Lightbox’s programming will occur “mostly” at the Bok, although screenings at other locations are possible.

“We were devastated by the sudden closure of UArts and the profound impact this had on so many organizations and artists that worked within its walls,” said Lindsey Scannapieco, managing partner of Bok and Scout, the development firm behind it. “We are eager to support solutions that create space for the artists and cultural producers of our city — and we are very excited for Lightbox to re-emerge in the historic Bok auditorium.

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