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The Columbus, Indiana YES Film Festival celebrates the creativity and diversity of independent film, bringing to the screen the best documentaries, narrative features and short films, with competitions in all three categories. YESfest films will screen at the YES Cinema in downtown Columbus, an elegant and welcoming independent theater that shows blockbuster, classic, foreign and independent films, and hosts live events.
Columbus, Indiana is an internationally famous small town nestled among the cornfields in the heart of the heartland. Ranked 6th in the nation for architecture, Columbus was once coined as “Athens of the Prairie” and featured on “CBS News Sunday Morning.” Columbus is known for scores of buildings by world-famous architects including I.M. Pei, Eero Saarinen, Eliel Saarinen, Harry Weese, and art and sculpture by artists such as Henry Moore. This unique town is a perfect location for bringing great stories to life on the screen.
Cinema truly is the universal language and our mission at YESfest is to promote a lively and passionate dialogue between filmmakers and film lovers. Whether you’re in the audience, behind the scenes or in front of the camera, we look forward to seeing you at YES!
Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling and song as Dale Sechrest pays tribute – once again - to the remarkable legacy of Harry Chapin. Sechrest performed a similar concert in January to a sold-out crowd with fans begging for more. Get your tickets now!
A Grammy Award-winning artist and dedicated humanitarian, Chapin achieved global success in the 1970s, best known for his narrative folk-rock hits like the iconic No. 1 single "Cat's in the Cradle," the poignant "Taxi," and the DJ's lament "W.O.L.D".
Bringing this powerful material to the stage is singer-songwriter Dale Sechrest, whose own work has been praised for its deep sense of narrative and personal connection. Critics have noted that Dale "does not simply sing his songs – he interprets them in every facet," a perfect sensibility for honoring Chapin's character-driven work. Sechrest, known for his Americana and faith-based music, connects with audiences through honest stories. In this special concert, Sechrest channels his own storytelling prowess to bring Chapin's timeless tales of human experience, love, and life's complexities to a new audience, celebrating the enduring impact of a true American original.
We appreciate that you chose to spend your time at YES Cinema You are DOING GOOD FOR OTHERS being here and supporting Your Cinema with a Cause!
But we want to do good for you also – and make your experience enjoyable…
We ask that you exercise appropriate behavior when you are here…
Please be respectful of others and do not be disruptive by talking loudly, throwing popcorn, or using your phone during the movie.
YES Cinema prides itself on being a clean and welcoming environment. Destruction, vandalism, and inappropriate language anywhere at YES Cinema will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to ask you to leave and you could face prosecution for damages.
Finally, YES Cinema is not a childcare facility. Please supervise your children while they are here.
If you witness inappropriate behavior, please notify a member of our staff so they can address the issue.
YES Cinema is a place for good, clean entertainment… please help us keep it that way!
More than a movie theater - Let YES Cinema host your next event! Catering Available!
Looking for the perfect place and space to host your next event?
YES Cinema and Conference Center provides the perfect setting for a wide range of events - from meetings and parties to special movie screenings. Contact us at 812-350-3051 or email at yescinemaevents@gmail.com
CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON TUESDAYS for updated showtimes
Note that buying advance tickets guarantees you a seat.
However, it is suggested to arrive early to get the seat(s) you prefer.
Contact us at 812-350-3051 or email at yescinemaevents@gmail.com
YES Cinema is state of the art with our two Laser projectors! In both auditoriums, experience high contrast & extraordinary color & twice the brightness of conventional theatre projectors. And with Dolby 7.1 surround sound, you will hear more & see more at YES!
Always drink responsibly
Give the gift of movies!
The perfect gift for movie lovers!
We're always glad to see our guests at YES Cinema, but because of our liquor license, no food or drink can be carried inside. This even applies to water bottles. (Of course, we sell a variety of food and drink items - including Dasani water, and we have a water fountain). No take out containers (doggy bags) may be taken into YES Cinema.
YES Cinema is a not for profit business that relies on the revenue of concession sales to meet operating costs and to funnel money into the charitable programs of the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center.
Be the Hostess with the Mostest! - Catering Available!
Looking for the perfect place and space to host your next event?
YES Cinema and Conference Center provides the perfect setting for a wide range of events - from meetings and parties to special movie screenings. Catering available. Contact us at 812-350-3051 or email at yescinemaevents@gmail.com
Plenty of FREE Parking for YES Customers!
LOTS of FREE parking spaces at the new city owned lot at 4th & Brown streets - just one block from YES Cinema!
Free parking on the streets and the City Garage at 4th & Jackson
Hours – 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (see daily parking rates)
After hours and weekends – FREE
Free parking is also available at The Cole Garage at 3rd & Jackson
Open to Public (free) – Monday-Friday evenings and weekends
For security concerns, no backpacks are allowed at YES Cinema. If guests must enter our theatre with a backpack, it may be subject to search. We appreciate everyone's understanding in this measure to ensure everyone's safety.
YES Cinema Trivia!
What were the first films shown at YES Cinema? - WHITE CHRISTMAS and THE MOTORCYCLE DIARiES (starring a young Garl Garcia Bernal) played at Christmas in 2004
What film was playing when the Great Flood of 2008 hit Columbus and knocked out our power? - The Rolling Stones "Shine a Light"
What film holds the box office record at YES? - COLUMBUS (2017) of course!
When did the YES Film Festival begin? - 2010 (We moved from November of one year to May 18 months later… so we missed one year).
YESfest has screened films with major stars, such as Richard Dreyfus and Tatiana Maslany (both proud Canadians), Sean Astin, Dick Van Dyle, and Eli Wallach (in his last film)
When did the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center open? - June, 1994
General Manager Dawn Bieberle is also the Self-Sufficiency Coach for the Bartholomew County Works program
The 2019 YES Film Festival Audience Award Winner for Short Films was given to MIDWESTERN, filmed partly in Hope, Indiana and directed by Nick Rieth, and co-produced by Hope's own Daniel Anderson
Chevrolet of Columbus - A Valued Sponsor of YES Cinema!
We are happy to have Chevrolet of Columbus and the Columbus Auto Group (Leo's Auto Group) as an official Sponsor of YES Cinema Programming. Our friends at Chevrolet of Columbus strongly believe in the importance of community! This partnership helps the LCNFC better meet the needs of those we serve! We urge you to visit Chevrolet of Columbus in person and while you are there please tell them how much you appreciate their support of the LCNFC and YES Cinema!
Visit their facility at 2825 Merchant Mile, next to Sam's Club. For your vehicle needs be sure to visit all of the Columbus Auto Group dealerships.
All tickets purchased are non-refundable with no exchanges. Films and Events are subject to change.
Please note that buying advance tickets guarantees you a seat. However, it is suggested to arrive early to get the seat(s) you prefer.
Children aged 2 and under are admitted free of charge.
YES Cinema does not show films in 3D.
