Covid-19 Safety and Procedures

The American Cinematheque is closely monitoring the guidelines issued by LA County and will continue to evolve our safety protocols. Your health and safety, in addition to that of our employees, remains our highest priority. Check back to this page for updates.

General Guidelines

  • Stay home if you feel sick. If you’re coughing, sneezing, feel a tickle in your throat or think you might have been exposed, don’t risk it.
  • You must wear a mask at all times while inside the common spaces and auditoriums, unless actively eating or drinking while seated. If you forget your mask, we will provide you with one.
  • WASH YOUR HANDS! Frequently.
  • Hand sanitizer stations are positioned throughout the theatres including all building entrances and other high-traffic areas and filled regularly.

Vaccinated-Only

As of November 2, 2021 all American Cinematheque screenings and live events are Vaccinated-Only:

  • Attendees (ages 18+) need to present both proof of vaccination and a valid ID at the theatre to be admitted into the event. (Last vaccination must be recorded as 2 weeks prior to the event). Physical vaccine cards or digital proof of vaccination are acceptable.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be provided to those needing it for religious or medical reasons with proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours of the screening. Additionally, they will need to sign and present a Vaccine Declination Form. For those requiring Medical accommodations, they will need to present both the Vaccine Declination Form as well as a written statement signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other licensed medical professional practicing under the license of a physician, stating that they qualify for the exemption. For more information, and to access these forms, email [email protected]

Seating & Capacity

  • All seating is unreserved (updated July 2021)
  • Please respect and be mindful of other patrons as you enter and exit the theatre.

Concessions

  • Our full concessions offerings of freshly popped popcorn, soda fountain, candy and snacks will be available for purchase.
  • Mask Removal for eating or drinking is permitted only while seated inside the theatre auditoriums.

Sanitation & Cleaning

  • Please take advantage of the available hand sanitizer stations throughout the theatre.
  • There is a daily thorough cleaning of bathrooms, concession stand, lobby and a static sprayer for cleaning the theatres.
  • iWave ionizer for improved air filtration, circulation and purification.

Employee Screening & Testing

  • All staff is required to wear masks at all times and wash hands frequently.
  • Employees with temperatures above the CDC or state/local threshold will not be permitted to work or return to work until they show no symptoms and are feeling better.
  • Every day before they begin working, we’ll ask our team members if they have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 or been in close contact with someone who has tested positive or presumed positive with COVID-19.