Join the a/15 campaign today!
Fifteen years ago, a/perture opened its doors in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem. One year ago, the community was asked to come together to #saveaperture.
We survived, and now it’s time to thrive!
We need your help — not just to survive, but also to build a sustainable future. That’s why we’re launching the a/15 campaign, our annual fund drive to ensure that a/perture continues to be a home for bold stories and shared community experiences for the next 15 years and beyond.
Here’s why your support matters: Movie tickets cover only about 40% of what it costs to bring a film to our screens. We pay the same movie distribution fees as the big multiplexes, while also providing year-round programming that enriches our community, anchors downtown, and strengthens the creative economy — much like a theater troupe or museum. Philanthropy makes up the other 60%, and your gift bridges that gap.
Your support of the a/15 campaign makes it possible for us to:
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Take film beyond our walls with the a/mobile screen and Streetside Cinema
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Host filmmakers, guest speakers, and meaningful community conversations
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Partner with organizations including Forsyth Humane Society, Vecino Center, Bookmarks, Piedmont Environmental Alliance, WFDD, and the Intergenerational Center
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Launch new programs such as Dinner and a/movie, Folk + Film, and a new Film a/ppreciation Summer Camp for middle school students
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Celebrate our milestone year with the a/15 anniversary series, a revived Return to the Red Carpet party, and a successful Summer Music Film Series
And we’re not stopping there. With your help, the a/15 Campaign will fuel our next chapter: facility improvements in 2026 and beyond, a full summer of camps, the revival of our Girls + Screen after-school program, and even travel opportunities to film festivals and historic theaters.
NEW: Want to be an a/traveler? All who support a/perture with $500 or more in a year (including membership) are eligible to travel with us in 2026. Click here to learn more!
Another great way to support us: Join us on Nov. 8, and/or enter our “WICKED: FOR GOOD” themed raffle!
Your gift today ensures that independent film continues to thrive in Winston-Salem. Please make your annual contribution to the a/15 Campaign today!