Atlas at Night01Opening screening
Starting in 2027
Our first film is coming.
We're putting the opening screening together. The title, venue, date and ticket details will be announced here once confirmed.
Film & ticket details to be announced
Independent cinema · East Bay, California
There is nothing
like the movies.
A story fills the big screen. A room full of people falls into it together. Atlas at Night brings international cinema to the East Bay, one film at a time.
Independently curated✦International cinema✦East Bay, California✦Community first
01 / About the series
The screen is only half the story.
Atlas at Night is an independent, community-minded international film series in the East Bay, founded and curated by Lucy Hanna.
There’s the anticipation before the first frame, the hush as the lights fade, the laughter, the silence, and the conversations that follow. A film feels different when you experience it on a big screen, surrounded by others who are seeing it with you.
A community-minded project created for the love of cinema, not a traditional commercial theater.
02 / About the founder
Founded & Curated by
Lucy Hanna
Film programmer & independent film critic
Originally from Egypt and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lucy Hanna is a film programmer and independent film critic drawn to cinema that takes risks and deserves a wider audience.
Lucy is a features programmer for SF IndieFest and SF DocFest. She has also contributed to film screening and selection for SFFILM, the Mill Valley Film Festival, and DocLands.
She started Atlas at Night to create a place in the East Bay for international films that might otherwise pass through without a local audience. One film, one screening, and one chance to discover something unexpected together.
More festival experience
Additional screening and selection work has included Cordillera International Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival and Yellowknife International Film Festival.
03 / The program
On the horizon
04 / The idea
A different kind of
night at the movies.
01
One film at a time
A carefully chosen international film, rather than an endless list of titles.
02
A real audience
A shared screening where the film gets the attention it deserves.
03
Close to home
A place for East Bay film lovers to encounter cinema beyond their usual screens.
05 / The mailing list
Be there when the lights go down.
Be the first to hear about upcoming screenings, ticket releases, and occasional notes from behind the screen. Just the films, when there’s something worth sharing.
06 / Community partnerships
Good cinema deserves good company.
Atlas at Night is an independently organized international film series bringing cinematic discoveries and new perspectives to audiences in the East Bay.
We welcome local businesses and community partners interested in sponsoring a screening, helping with event needs, or collaborating to make more nights at the movies possible. Support can take many forms, and we'd love to hear your ideas.
One film. One community. One memorable night.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Where will screenings take place?
In the East Bay, California. Exact location details will be announced with each screening.
How often will Atlas at Night screen films?
The plan is a monthly series, one film per event.
Where can I buy tickets?
Ticket information will appear with each confirmed screening. Tickets are not currently on sale.
Is Atlas at Night a registered nonprofit?
No. Atlas at Night is currently independently organized and is not registered as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Screening sponsorships are not presented as deductible charitable contributions.
Can local businesses sponsor a screening?
Yes. Local businesses and community partners can use the sponsorship inquiry form above to discuss screening support, in-kind contributions and collaborations.