FREE SCREENING | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema (2026) | Arthouse Theater Day

Celebrate Art House Theater Day 2026 with a FREE community screening of the new Irish indie comedy ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA, a delightful film that pays tribute to the magic of moviegoing and the communities that make it special. Reserve your FREE seat now at amblertheater.org/specials
Set in a small-town Irish cinema in the early 1980s, ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA follows a beleaguered theater owner as a chaotic Friday night screening spirals into disaster. Inspired by writer-director David Gleeson’s upbringing in a family of cinema owners, this warm-hearted comedy celebrates the humor, resilience, and community spirit that make going to the movies a uniquely special experience. FREE Event.

What is Art House Theater Day? AHTD is an annual celebration of independent and art house cinemas organized by the Art House Convergence. Participating theaters across the U.S. and beyond host special screenings and community events that highlight the cultural value of independent film and the moviegoing experience.