UCLA Film and Television Archive | A Free Film Fall

Over 50 films at the Billy Wilder Theater, free of cost.

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Abby Shewmaker

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Sudden Fear (1952). Courtesy of RKO Radio Pictures / Photofest

The UCLA Film & Television Archive invites audiences to sit back, relax, and enjoy over 50 free screenings gracing the screen between October 17 and December 20, 2025, at the Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood’s Hammer Museum.

Four Women (1975). Courtesy of Women Make Movies.

From UCLA’s Film & Television Archive come 29 features, 19 shorts, and four archival television showings, spanning a myriad of topics and eras. Whether it’s archival student films from the early ‘70s (October 17 - 18), female rage flicks (October 26 - December 6), or nostalgic family-friendly movies (September 21 - December 6), there’s something for every kind of cinephile to discover, revisit, and revel in on the big screen.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Courtesy of Paramount Pictures / Photofest.

All screenings are free and open to the public, offering a rare chance to experience both timeless classics and hidden gems in a cinematic setting. Film lovers can explore the full schedule through the UCLA Film & Television Archive website.

Brother to Brother (2004). Courtesy of Wolfe Releasing / Photofest.

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