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Exhibitions & Events

Films & Videos

During governmental restrictions on public gatherings, screenings will be held 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

Out Stealing Horses

Friday, November 27

12:00am

Location: Virtual Event

(Norway, 2020) Directed by Hans Petter Moland, 123 min., subtitled, not rated

Stellan Skarsgård (Good Will Hunting, Mamma Mia!) stars in a drama about a grieving widower who moves to the country, where a chance encounter rekindles memories from his past. Based on the best-selling novel by Norwegian author Per...

Event Details
FOMA Films

Walking on Water

Friday, December 4

12:00am

Location: Virtual Event

(Italy-U.S., 2019) Directed by Andrey Paounov, 105 min., not rated

In an uncensored look into the artistic process of Christo, the famed artist known for his large-scale installations, he sets out to complete The Floating Piers, a project he and his late wife and creative partner conceived many years before.

...

Event Details
FOMA Films

A Faithful Man

Friday, December 18

12:00am

Location: Virtual Event

(France, 2019) Directed by Louis Garrel, 75 min., subtitled, not rated

Nine years after she left him for his best friend, a hapless journalist reunites with his recently widowed old flame. What seems to be a beautiful new beginning becomes complicated in this romantic comedy-drama.

Admission $5  members, $6  non-members, $4  FOMA members

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Event Details
FOMA Films

Christmas, Again

Friday, December 25

12:00am

Location: Virtual Event

(U.S., 2015) Directed by Charles Poekel, 80 min., not rated

For a fifth consecutive December, a heartbroken young man returns to New York City to work the night shift at a sidewalk Christmas tree lot. As he spirals into despair, he aids a mysterious woman whose warming presence helps to...

Event Details
FOMA Films

Joyeux Noël

Friday, January 1

12:00am

Location: Virtual Event

(France, 2004) Directed by Christian Carion, 116 min., subtitled, rated PG-13

We’re bringing back this wonderful drama – based on a true story – about soldiers on opposite sides of the Western Front World War I who share a fleeting brotherhood amid the carnage on Christmas Eve of 1914.

Admission $5 ...

Event Details

FOMA Film Admission

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

FOMA Film Sponsors

PremierePreviewScreenwriter
Friends of Modern Art (FOMA)
Merrill
Michigan Radio

Mr. Carroll G. Baker & Ms. Kimberly Roberson

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Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry 		Ingrid G. Halling & Robert Thomas
Dr. & Mrs. Kienan F. Murphy