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Overview by Founder Andrea Grover:

Aurora Picture Show is Houston's non-profit film/video church. Our home is a 1924 wooden church building in Houston's Sunset Heights, with pew-seating for 100. Founded in June 1998 as a center for film, video and new media, Aurora Picture Show has since exhibited over 300 works from around the globe. Our screenings of short, handmade works are bi-monthly, and grouped by subject. We maintain a policy of rotating curatorship, inviting people from various disciplines to organize programs. We have collaborated on adventurous programs and workshops with DiverseWorks, Houston, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Landmark Theatres, Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, Women and Their Work, Austin, Austin Film Society, Dallas Video Festival, and Film Arts Foundation, San Francisco. Recent visiting artists and curators have included Craig Baldwin, James Benning, Basement Films, Bill Brown, Constance DeJong, Skip Elsheimer, Adam Goldman, Tony Oursler, Melinda Stone, Maria Troy, Stephen Vitiello, and Christopher Wilcha.




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Microcinema comments:

The Aurora is a must see for those curious about the microcinema movement, as well as those interested in starting their own venue. Comfortable and intimate, the cleverly converted church epitomizes the spirit of the microcinema. Andrea Grover's programming is a thoughtful mix of guest-produced programs from some of the nation's best curators and her own curated shows. Events are often mutli-faceted and promote community participation, including live performance, music, and even the occasional cake walk!

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