a New Era of Entertainment
for Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow Cinema is a new community-based nonprofit founded by local cinema fans with a shared mission: to create vibrant gathering spaces where residents can experience the power and art of film.
our mission
Born from strong public enthusiasm for a hometown theater, we aim to bring a diverse lineup of films to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, including family favorites, Spanish-language films, avant-garde indies, and horror. Grounded in our regional identity, we aspire to become a national Home for Horror, especially during the Halloween season, drawing both locals and visitors.
Our PLAN
Sleepy Hollow Cinema will occupy the ground floor of the former Strand Theater on Beekman Avenue in Sleepy Hollow. The single-screen cinema will seat approximately 100 to 120 people and screen three films Monday through Friday and four on weekends, with a diverse repertory that includes regular Spanish-language and horror programming.
Our Fundraising Goal
The Strand Theater is being redeveloped into a multi-arts hub in the heart of the village. We will lease our portion of the property and transform it into a state-of-the-art cinema. The Strand project has a capital partner and approximately $1.5 million in grants secured to begin renovations. The remaining cinema fit-out requires:
$200,00o
Initial capital investment by Summer 2026
$750,00o
Remaining capital investment for renovations & equipment by April 2027
we’re closer than ever to bringing movies back to our villages.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
This is the moment when our community can shape its future. We invite local residents, small businesses, arts supporters, and lovers of film and horror from around the country to join us as Founders of Sleepy Hollow Cinema. With your early commitment, SHC will open its doors in 2028 as a vibrant hub of culture, creativity, and shared experience — a place that reflects who we are and what we value.
We ask you to partner with us today. Contribute to the capital campaign, become a founding donor, or introduce us to others who believe in strengthening local arts. Together, we can light the marquee, open the doors, and build a cinema worthy of our community and its story.
Let’s make Sleepy Hollow Cinema a reality.