Free Family Film Programming at Images Cinema this January

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema announced another new original series of short film programs.

Taking place on Sundays in January at 10:30am at Images Cinema at 50 Spring Street in Williamstown, all four programs are completely free and open to all. Reservations are available in advance at imagescinema.org/events.

"This series augments extant activities and cultural programming available to the Berkshire and Southern Vermont communities this winter," said Dan Hudson, Executive Director. "Feedback from local families resulted in this series which is designed to help build community among parents/caregivers as well as a fun film studies intro course for even the youngest film fans."

Attendees are invited to join by 10:30am to enjoy hot beverages — featuring local coffee (No. 6 Depot), cocoa (Silly Cow), and tea (Wild Soul River) — and mingle with others, parents, caregivers, and film fans of all ages. Film programs last 60-70 minutes and will start no later than 10:45am.

Individual program descriptions and ticket links below:

ANIMATION SENSATIONS | Sun Jan 5 at 10:30am

Tune in and turn up for these toons! This mix runs the gamut from golden oldies to modern classics, and has all some of the all-timers from influential studios and creators. All animation styles considered — from shadow puppet and stop motion, to hand drawn and CGI.

Featured short: "The Wrong Trousers" (1993), the Oscar-winning film featuring the second outing of beloved duo "Wallace & Gromit."

CLASSIC COMEDY | Sun Jan 12 at 10:30am

Bust a gut and leave in stitches with this block of classic shorts from some of the landmark comedians of the silent and talkie eras. Featuring legendary names in comedy at the peak of their powers, watch these master performers of slapstick and stunts. Enjoy a slice of cinematic history that will have you rolling in the aisles.

Featured short: "The Music Box" (1932), the Oscar-winning all-time-classic Laurel & Hardy three-reeler, listed on the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.

ART HOUSE ADVENTURES | Sun Jan 19 at 10:30am

Explorers ahoy! With a focus on landmark live action and narrative flicks, we invite you to ship out for a globe trotting expedition with this selection of the most classic children's films from around the world.

Featured short: "The Red Balloon" (1956), Albert Lamorisse's Oscar-winning classic which has been beloved by children and adults alike for nearly 70 years.

MUSICAL MASTERPIECES | Sun Jan 26 at 10:30am

This program has some of the most iconic musical shorts , putting the audio in audiovisual. Join us on this sonic odyssey, ranging from opera to musicals, jazz to rap, to rock to electronica — everywhere and back. Fun for music and movie fans of all ages!

Featured shorts: legendary Chuck Jones Looney Tunes shorts One Froggy Evening (1955) and What's Opera, Doc? (1957), both listed on the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.

Williamstown's Images Cinema Set for May 22 Reopening

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
05:28AM / Friday, May 01, 2026

Construction work on the main screen room at Images is seen through a hole cut for a to-be-installed projector.

 

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema will be making up for lost time when the non-profit venue reopens this month after a major renovation and redesign.

 

"First Look," a two-week festival screening some of the biggest films of the last year, will usher in a new era for the century-old Spring Street venue.

 

The Oscar winner for Best Picture is just one of more than a dozen films that will be shown during the festival, which will run from May 22 through June 4.

 

"After a long, cold winter, we're so excited to fully spring back into action at Images," Executive Director Dan Hudson said in a news release. "What better way to celebrate with the community than by showing great films, some of which we have not yet been able to present?"

 

Images members will be able to see films ranging from "One Battle After Another" to "Zootopia 2" for free. Non-members will be able to attend for just $5 during the two-week festival.

 

The theater itself figures to be part of the draw.

 

After closing for renovations in October, Images will reopen with a new configuration, including a 70-seat main theater, an 18-seat second theater and a 15-seat lounge available for "intimate" screenings and events. The main screen will feature Dolby Atmos immersive sound and 4K laser projection. The second screen will have 7.1 surround sound and 2K laser projection.