A look inside the endangered projection booth

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Sept. 24, 2025 6:34 PM PT

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Is film projection making a comeback?

@bexcastillo stopped by the American Cinematheque’s Aero Theatre in Santa Monica to learn more about the return of film projection in recent years.

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Rebecca Castillo

Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was a special projects lead for the Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the Silver Lake Reservoir, drinking boba and exploring the city on foot.