Until the FIA Theater reopens, films will only be available to view online. When permissible to assemble, the FIA Theater seating will be rearranged with appropriate social distancing for up to 70 attendees. Reservations will be required.

Film titles and dates are subject to change.

View Virtual Films

You may access the virtual screenings at by clicking the green button “Order Virtual Screenings” to the right. Follow the prompts or see below for detailed instructions on how to order films. Films will be available for 72 hours once open and you will have 24 hours to finish watching the film once you purchase your viewing.

Film Society and FOMA Members – follow instructions below. 

For any questions or concerns about your Film Society or FOMA membership, please contact Membership Coordinator, Valarie Bailie.

For virtual film questions, concerns, or issues using the platform, please contact Digital Media Specialist, Heather Wright.

Order Virtual Screenings

General Admission

Instructions to Order Virtual Films

1. Click the green button labeled "Order Virtual Screenings"
2. Select the film
3. Click the blue button, “Select a Showing”
   • click the words “Watch Now in our Online Virtual Festival”
4. Select the blue “Pre-order now” or “Unlock now” button
5. Select an amount
6. Enter your email address and click “Continue”
   • To create an account, enter your full name and password and click “Create an Account”
   • If you have already created an account, enter your password, and click “Login”
7. Enter your credit card information and click “Add Payment Method”
8. Review the summary of your purchase and click “Unlock Now”
9. You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase details
10. Click on the “Watch Now” button to view your screening

Film Society and FOMA Members

Instructions to Order Virtual Films

1. Click the green button labeled "Order Virtual Screenings"
2. Select the film
3. Click the blue button, “Select a Showing”
   • click the words “Watch Now in our Online Virtual Festival”
4. Select the blue “Pre-order now” or “Unlock now” button
5. Select from the list “Film Society/FOMA Members…”
   • selecting this button will get you to the next step, and you will not be charged
6. On the pop-up box, click “Have a discount code?”
7. Enter your unique code (case sensitive) and select “Apply Discount” 
   • this step will zero out the dollar amount 
   • Film Society and FOMA members receive an email with their unique code – if you have not received your code yet, please contact Valarie Bailie.
8. Enter your email address and click “Continue”
   • To create an account, enter your full name and password and click “Create an Account”
   • If you have already created an account, enter your password, and click “Login”
9. You will receive an email confirmation
10. Click on the “Watch Now” button to view your screening

FOMA Films

In cooperation with the Friends of Modern Art, the FIA Theater presents quality independent, international, and classic films that otherwise would not be seen in the Flint area. Films are screened every weekend in the comfort of plush theater-style seating and a state-of-the-art sound system.

FOMA Films

The Happy Prince

Friday, January 29

12:00am

Location: Virtual Event

(United Kingdom, 2018) Directed by Rupert Everett, 105 min., not rated

During his final days in a cheap Paris hotel room, famed author Oscar Wilde looks back on his life, loves, and failures. Colin Firth, Rupert Everett (as Wilde), and Emily Watson star in a film lauded by the Seattle...

Event Details

FOMA Film Admission

FIA Members	$5
Non-Members	$6
FOMA Members	$4

FOMA Film Sponsors

Premiere	Preview	Screenwriter
		Mr. Carroll G. Baker & Ms. Kimberly Roberson
Leading Actor	Supporting Player
Mrs. Edmund Brownell Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry	Ingrid G. Halling & Robert Thomas Dr. & Mrs. Kienan F. Murphy Dr. & Mrs. Mark Plucer Ms. Linda Pylypiw

Special Screenings

The Communities First Inc. Culture Shock program, in partnership with the FIA, presents the final three selections in a monthly series dealing with African American themes and culture.

Special Film Screenings

The Banker

Friday, March 19

12:00am

Location: Virtual

Communities First, Inc. | Culture Shock Program

Revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson) devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream. Along with Garrett's wife Eunice (Nia Long)...

Event Details

Film Society

The Friends of Modern Art film series is made possible through support from membership in the FIA Film Society.

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