Shepherdstown Film Society
Welcome to the site of the Shepherdstown Film Society, now part of the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program in partnership with the Scarborough Society of Shepherd University. For over a decade, the Shepherdstown Film Society has brought exceptional cinema to our local community, providing free admission to a thoughtfully curated collection of films. Our selections have encompassed hidden gems, timeless classics, and compelling narratives—movies that whisked you away to different eras and locales and left a lasting imprint on your thoughts. In addition, our spirited post-screening discussions have further enriched these cinematic experiences.
For the Shepherdstown Film Society to continue, we need your help!
Licensing fees have increased threefold over the past few years and our longstanding sponsor, the Scarborough Society, regrettably has to discontinue its support after the spring of 2024. This has placed Shepherdstown Film Society at a critical juncture, without vital funding. To keep the reels rolling, we are thrilled to introduce a new avenue of support—the Cinephile Circle of Friends of Shepherdstown Film Society. This presents a unique opportunity for you to become an inaugural-season supporter. You can select the level of commitment that works best for you!
Cinephile Circle of Friends of Shepherdstown Film Society
Directors: $500/season
Producers: $250/season
Show Runners: $100/season
Rising Stars: $25/season
It’s easy to join the Cinephile Circle of Friends. Just check the box on the Lifelong Learning registration form in the catalog and include your donation with your Lifelong Learning classes and tour fees. Make checks payable to Shepherd University Foundation. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.
On behalf of the Shepherdstown Film Society, we give you a big round of applause for ensuring the continuity of this cultural treasure. Take a bow and thank you for your support!
All films are shown on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education auditorium unless otherwise announced. Admission is free and following each film, a discussion will incur. We hope you will join us for upcoming film screenings.
January 12, 2024 @7PM – Rams (2020; PG-13) by Jeremy Sims; 118 min. Discussion led by Dr. Rachel Krantz
February 16, 2024 @7PM – Minari (2020; PG-13) by Lee Isaac Chung; 115 min.
March 1, 2024 @7pm – Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018; R) by Marielle Heller; 107 min. Discussion following
March 7 – March 10, 2024 – American Conservation Film Festival (various films at various locations). Visit https://conservationfilmfest.org/ for more information.
April 5, 2024 @7PM – In the Bedroom (2001; R) by Todd Field; 131 min. Discussion led by Katie Spriggs, Executive Director for the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC)