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The Harlem Independent Theater (the HIT) will provide affordable entertainment to Uptown Manhattan in addition to providing a venue for local artists and filmmakers to exhibit their work.
The Harlem Independent Theater (the HIT) will provide affordable entertainment to Uptown Manhattan in addition to providing a venue for local artists and filmmakers to exhibit their work.
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About The Project
We are Harlem residents who want to bring affordable entertainment to our neighborhood and create a space to celebrate local artists and filmmakers.
By creating an affordable, community-based cinema we can provide sustainable, accessible entertainment in this rapidly changing neighborhood. We are excited for the opportunity to support the growing community of artists and cultural producers who need more places to gather and showcase their work.
Incentives
$5
A big thanks and some social media love.
$10
A ticket to see any movie at the HIT.
$25
A second ticket to the HIT plus a free popcorn. Perfect for a great date night in Harlem!
$50
2 tickets to our premiere party - be the first to see the HIT and enjoy a night live entertainment and samplings from our menu.
$100
A one-year membership (includes 10 movie ticket vouchers, 10% discount on concessions, and invites to members-only events).
$200
Your choice:
An all-access pass to premiere month - unlimited free movies for our opening month!
-or-
Unlimited popcorn for a year!! (limit 5)
-or-
Hold an event at the HIT (great for birthdays and parties!)
$250
You choose:
Your name on a seat (limit 150)
-or-
3 months of on-screen advertising
$500
Host a private event or film screening.
$1,000
Host your own night! YOU choose the movie. YOU choose the event. YOU choose the specials.
(great for groups!)
$2,000
A seat on our programming board AND unlimited movies all year.
$3,500
Name a part of the HIT! (only 1 of each item)
- Name our popcorn machine
- Name our teen film contest
- Name our bar
- Name our kids corner
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
A big thanks and some social media love.
$10
A ticket to see any movie at the HIT.
$25
A second ticket to the HIT plus a free popcorn. Perfect for a great date night in Harlem!
$50
2 tickets to our premiere party - be the first to see the HIT and enjoy a night live entertainment and samplings from our menu.
$100
A one-year membership (includes 10 movie ticket vouchers, 10% discount on concessions, and invites to members-only events).
$200
Your choice:
An all-access pass to premiere month - unlimited free movies for our opening month!
-or-
Unlimited popcorn for a year!! (limit 5)
-or-
Hold an event at the HIT (great for birthdays and parties!)
$250
You choose:
Your name on a seat (limit 150)
-or-
3 months of on-screen advertising
$500
Host a private event or film screening.
$1,000
Host your own night! YOU choose the movie. YOU choose the event. YOU choose the specials.
(great for groups!)
$2,000
A seat on our programming board AND unlimited movies all year.
$3,500
Name a part of the HIT! (only 1 of each item)
- Name our popcorn machine
- Name our teen film contest
- Name our bar
- Name our kids corner
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Current Team
About This Team
Eleanor Luken and Mark Blackman are the founders and equal share owners of the HIT. Eleanor is working on a PhD in Environmental Psychology at the Graduate Center CUNY. She brings skills in graphic/spatial design and community based work. Her former career was in Cincinnati designing nature-based playgrounds; she has insight about successful, intergenerational, public places. She has completed several courses at NYC business support Centers and helped the HIT win $7,500 in a NYPL business plan competition.
Mark Blackman is an informal educator, comedian, summer camp professional, and filmmaker. He produced and directed the feature film Welcome to Harlem, an award-winning movie musical comedy created by a group of local artists living on 151st street.
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