Experiments in Cinema is an annual international festival celebrating current trends and history of international cinematic experimentation. Experiments in Cinema is a non-competitive festival produced by Basement Films and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2025 is EIC's 20th anniversary! 20 years in the saddle.
Most programs are available to watch free of charge April 28 - May 10, 2025 here on our website, so everyone in the extended international community experience the festival.
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Online programs include great in-depth conversations with the filmmakers at the end of each video.
EIC YEARBOOK
Pause & Play: Experiments in Cinema, 20 years in the Saddle
This brand new 280 page yearbook maps the 20 year history of our Albuquerque based festival. Included in the text are select letters from the director, program cover art from all 20 editions, essays by invited artists, festival pictures, a complete list of all artists, films, workshops, presentations and performances that we have hosted for the past 20 years, a list of resident artists, and much much more! $40 plus shipping
Consider making a tax-deductible donation ​
If you feel inspired, we invite you to support the festival with a pay-what-you-want donation. Your contribution will help pay screening fees to all participating artists, support visiting scholars and presenters, and make programming such as our Youth Lens and artist residency thrive for another 19 years to come. Basement Films is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are 100% tax deductible!
