Many large cities have a few of them, and every medium size town has at least one, they are independent theaters.  Independent theaters are just that, independent.  They are not a part of a chain of theaters like American Multi-Cinema (AMC) or Cinemark or even the Arizona favorite, Harkins Theatres.  Tucson has all of these theaters scattered throughout the area; however, Tucson has what no other town has, The Loft Cinema.  If you are more of a cerebral person or have tastes that are less common with the general masses, then The Loft Cinema in Tucson Arizona, with two screening rooms is your stomping grounds.  Located on Speedway Boulevard, not far from the University of Arizona (UofA), the Loft Cinema is a haven for filmgoers.

Independent and Non-Profit

Not only is an independent theater, the Loft Cinema, also a nonprofit organization that enables filmmakers to display their art in the way the directors want it shown.  Unhampered by large corporate studios, The Loft Cinema relies on community support.  The building, located at 3233 East Speedway Boulevard, was turned into a nonprofit cinema house in 2002.  The Loft features foreign and independent filmmakers from all over the world.  On November 25, 2008 announced, “Sundance Institute Expands Collaboration with Local Art House Cinemas Nationwide,” which is, “a partnership with art house cinemas nationwide to build audiences and develop a supportive community of theatre owners committed to independent film.”  The Sundance goes on to list 18 independent theaters including Tucson’s own Loft Cinema with in their ranks.  The Tucson Weekly, Tucson’s own independent newspaper, listed The Loft Cinema as “The Best Theater,” in Tucson since the theater’s re-opening in 2002.

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