Olympia Film Society

03/08/2025

Crockett King is live scoring Beverly of Graustark (1926) for National Silent Movie Day

It all takes place at the Capitol Theater on September 29 at 7pm!

In this silent comedy, Marion Davies plays an American student whose cousin is a Prince and heir to the throne of Graustark. In a twist of fate, she must switch places with him in order to prevent a conniving general from wreaking havoc. A movie about sword fighting your crush.

Crockett King is a producer/musician, born in St. Paul Minnesota, and currently based out of Olympia, Washington. Crockett is a multi instrumentalist who uses samples and analog equipment to produce his unique sound. Generally playing his live shows on a Roland 404, Crockett often tends to play his sets completely improvised. He has shared the stage with Grieves, Yheti, Parisalexa, Chongthenomad, The Halluci Nation, Clozee, DMVU, Khris P, Enumclaw, ILLFIGHTYOU, Jack Crocker, Eliot Lipp, Blockhead and many more. You can find him performing monthly at the brotherhood lounge in Olympia.

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/beverly-of-graustark/

03/01/2025

The 2025 Locals Only Film Festival is accepting submissions through April 4! 🎬

Did your band record a brand new music video? Do you have a documentary that needs to be shared? What about that incredible short that you shot and edited over winter? All genres and running times are welcome

Selected films will be screened at the Capitol Theater on April 26, 2025

Filmmakers must be based in the greater northwest (Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming)

Entries can be submitted at filmfreeway.com/localsonlyoly

02/28/2025

"The weekend promises adventure, action and plenty of snow — on screen, that is. The Olympia Mountaineers are once again bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to town for three full nights of film screenings featuring high-altitude sports, stunning scenery and inspirational stories."

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour begins tonight at 7pm!

Dance festival and film festival will impress without you breaking a sweat.

02/26/2025

Jubal Fresh is appearing live at the Capitol Theater on March 8!

Jubal Fresh, from the Hits 106 morning show, is a standup comedian, a Marconi Award winning radio host, television personality, comedy writer, and graffiti artist. Known for his quick wit, keen, and often strange observations, you never know what you’re going to get. Along with being able to turn almost any topic into something funny, he also has over 20 character personas appearing in his prank calls, other bits or just random conversations.

Truly an open book, Jubal is not scared to talk about all aspects of his life in hopes of inspiring others to be comfortable in their own skin.

He’s also got a lot of tattoos.

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/jubal-fresh-live/

02/22/2025

✨ Celebrating Black History Month in Olympia! ✨

The Olympia City Council has officially proclaimed February as Black History Month, encouraging all Olympians to recognize and honor the African American experience.

Join us for Unfulfilled Promises: A Conversation About Reparations on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 3 to 6 PM at the Olympia Film Society (206 5th Ave SE). This powerful discussion, sponsored by the City of Olympia, features an incredible panel:

🔹 Mayor Dontae Payne
🔹 Sacheen Winston – Global Equity Leader, Author & Speaker
🔹 K. Wyking Garrett – President & CEO, Africatown Community Land Trust
🔹 Javoen Byrd – Ethnomusicologist, Owner of Awodi Drumming Inc., Creator of The Hawk Foundation

This event is presented by The Hawk Foundation for Research and Education in African Culture, Women of Color in Leadership Movement, and Olympia Film Society.

Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future! 🖤✨

02/11/2025

Flow returns to the Capitol Theater for one final screening on February 16 🐈‍⬛

Children 12 and under receive free admission!

From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.

It all happens on 2/16 at 1pm

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/flow-kids-club/

02/10/2025

Nickel Boys opens at the Capitol Theater on March 20

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

“It’s a stunning achievement.” – Manohla Dargis, New York Times

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/nickel-boys/

02/04/2025

The Teacher Show: Comedy from the Classroom takes place at the Capitol Theater on April 12 🍎

It makes sense that some of our best local comedians are teachers—the profession definitely requires an ironclad sense of humor.

Grab a hall pass and head to this stand-up showcase, which will focus on classroom dynamics relayed by real-life educators and funny folks Katie Nguyen, Todd Basil, Rachel Aflleje & a few special guests.

Created and hosted by Don Gavitte, the show has been described as a “solution for teacher burnout” by NPR. Expect strong content, so leave the kids at home and make it an “adult” field trip.

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/the-teacher-show/

01/25/2025

A Complete Unknown opens at the Capitol Theater on February 14 🕶️

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

“Timothée Chalamet gives an Oscar-worthy performance in one of the best films of 2024.” – Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/a-complete-unknown/

01/24/2025

The Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour returns to the Capitol Theater on March 16 👟

There will be fun giveaways, lots of surprises, and incredible stories from all over the world inspiring you to head out onto the trails and find adventure in the outdoors.

Join us for the Little Backyard Adventure award ceremony before we share the newest films of the Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour 2025 presented by Brooks.

This special program is made possible by Rock Candy Running!

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/trail-running-film-festival-global-tour-2025/

01/23/2025

Sing Sing opens at the Capitol Theater on February 6

Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group with other incarcerated men. When a wary outsider joins the group, the men decide to stage their first original comedy, in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.

“A redemptive portrait of theater’s power to heal, emancipate, and rebel.” – Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/sing-sing/

01/22/2025

The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Capitol Theater from February 28 to March 2 🏔️

The world-renowned fest is celebrating its 49th year by continuing to bring the best action, environmental, and adventure films to audiences in more than 40 countries across the globe.

See the Granite (Friday), Sandstone (Saturday), and Quartzite (Sunday) programs at this year's gathering thanks to the Olympia Branch of The Mountaineers!

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/granite/