The Tull Family Theater, a nonprofit, independent film-driven arts organization created to strengthen cultural, educational and entertainment experiences in the region northwest of Pittsburgh. The Theater fulfills this mission by:

• • Offering an intentional wide range of films and genres—new releases, classics, documentaries, educational and foreign films, plus art, music, opera and stage plays on screen.
  • Presenting films, events and free cultural performances serving primarily Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties, while drawing patrons from West Virginia, Ohio and beyond.
  • Enabling hundreds of children from nearby underserved communities to attend screenings—many of them entering a cinema for the first time in their lives—by providing transportation, tickets and a full cinematic experience at no cost.
  • Pioneering sensory friendly screenings and events in the region northwest of Pittsburgh, opening new cultural options to families, children and adults impacted by autism and other special needs.
  • Launching free events designed for senior citizens, incorporating a film screening, live music and a panel discussion and Q&A session with experienced experts around relevant topics.
  • Supporting underrepresented filmmakers through the Filmmakers in Residence program and encouraging other artists through its Emerging Filmmakers Showcase.
  • Providing Cinema Maker Sessions (CiMS) workshop series to introduce middle school students to the basics of filmmaking, including the many career options involved with filmmaking, and its intersection with STEM disciplines.

As a still-young nonprofit, The Tull Family Theater will continue to expand the ways in which it fulfills its mission.