Help Us Upgrade the Projector at the Fillmore Town Theatre
When the Fillmore Town Theatre reopened its doors, we were fortunate to receive a donated projector from Eric Swenson, owner of Regen Haus here in Fillmore. That projector—already 17 years old at the time—has been powering our movie nights for the past two years. Eric and his wife Renee, who runs Regen Yoga, have been incredible supporters of the theatre, and their generosity helped us bring cinema back to our historic venue.
Now, 19 years after that projector was first put into service, it's time for an upgrade.
The current projector outputs 10,000 lumens, but the image is noticeably dim. The limited dynamic range means white areas on the screen often lose all detail, and dark scenes fade into indistinct black. Even more challenging, the machine relies on a 30-year-old Windows XP laptop just to function—and it only accepts signals from that single computer. Replacement bulbs and parts are increasingly difficult to find, making the setup unsustainable.
We now have the opportunity to purchase a lightly used Christie CP2220 projector from the Fiesta Five theaters in Santa Barbara. These projectors are being sold as part of a full renovation by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and they're offering them at a remarkable price—half of what they typically sell for on eBay.
This projector is more than just a replacement. It’s a major upgrade.
22,000 lumens—more than twice as bright as our current projector
Modern internal software—no external laptop required
Accepts input from Blu-ray players and standard media sources
Simplified setup—meaning we can run movies more often
The cost is only $5,000—a small investment for a huge leap in quality and programming potential.
If you’ve seen the behind-the-scenes video of what it currently takes to run a film at the theatre, you know just how outdated our setup is. This upgrade would not only improve the visual experience but also make it far easier to bring more films to Fillmore throughout the year.
Please consider making a donation to help us secure this projector and keep the big screen shining bright at the Fillmore Town Theatre.
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Thank you for supporting the arts in Fillmore.
— Fillmore Town Theatre
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