About

The Bijou Cinema is a non-profit, student-run cinema screening independent, art house, foreign, and classic cinema. Established in 1972, the Bijou Cinema has built a reputation as one of the preeminent student-run theaters in the nation. The cinema screens a variety of new releases and classic films, with year-round screenings, six days a week, except during University holidays and recesses.

Organizational Structure

The cinema is run by a 24-member volunteer Board of Directors, under the leadership of the Executive Director and Programming Director. Email bijouui.executive@gmail.com for more information on the Board of Directors, or watch our website for opportunities to volunteer and join.

The Bijou’s annual operating budget is partially funded by a portion of the student activity funds allocated through UISG and ECGPS, the remainder of our budget is financed by ticket and concessions sales.

Current Bijou Leadership

Executive Director: D. Jesse Damazo

Programming Director: Charles Woodard

Board of Directors: Alea Adigweme, Anthony Rinaldi, Cheryl Chan, Christina Buckles, Gabby McNally, Georg Koszulinski, Gerrit Wynkoop, Jared Moon, Jenna Lester, Josh Skipworth, Kasia Plazinska, Katie Pletcher, Kristin Engdahl, Lori Magnuson, Maia Melton, Meng Xiong, Nat Alder, Qing Jin, Remington Smith, Sam Carruthers, Sinah Ober & Will Hartman

Bijou Projectionists: Adam Luksetich (Head Projectionist), Eileen Foley, Misha McKinlay & Kurt Austin