JACKSON, Wyo. — Center for the Arts announces the return of Frank’s Fall Film Festival to The Center Theater, taking place this Nov. 7 through Nov. 9. First established as a Fall staple for Jackson’s arts community at the Twin Cinema in 1990, the tradition continues at The Center in Frank Londy’s memory in 2025.

“Movies are really wonderful things. We probably take them too much for granted,” said Jackson Hole Cinema Pioneer Frank Londy (1946-2021), for whom Frank’s Fall Festival is named. “The recorded movie image has become the treasury of our past, a window on our present and a glimpse into our future. No other art form can so effortlessly transport us to other times and places, real and imagined, and in so doing tell the story of humanity and the human condition we all share.”

Full Festival Passes are $63, and are on sale now. Purchasing a full-series pass entitles ticketholders to entry at all seven of the weekend’s films and helps The Center continue to produce a classic community arts event. All programming at The Center is made possible through the generosity of donors and sponsors.

Lineup:

  • Tina – Friday, Nov. 7 | 7 p.m.: Tina is an inspiring drama, a light-hearted rhythmic tear-jerker, and the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival. Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school and is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration, and love.
  • It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley – Saturday, Nov. 8 | 2 p.m.: Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg, covers the life of the rising young star with an otherworldly voice and boundary-pushing artistry, who left the ’90s music world reeling when he died suddenly, at age 30, after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album “Grace.”
  • A Little Prayer –Saturday, Nov. 8 | 5 p.m.: A heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of an American family from writer-director Angus MacLachlan. Bill (David Strathairn) is a pillar of his Southern community: a business owner, a veteran, and the proud patriarch of an unruly but loving family. His daughter Patti (Anna Camp) has returned home after the collapse of her marriage, while his son David (Will Pullen) struggles to stay afloat.
  • Souleyman’s Story – Saturday, Nov. 8 | 8 p.m.: Winner of the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize and Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival, Four César Awards and Three European Film Awards, Souleymane’s Story the third feature from Boris Lojkine. Racing through the streets of Paris making food deliveries on his bicycle, Guinean immigrant Souleymane (Abou Sangare) is struggling to stay afloat. In two days, he has to report for an asylum application interview, where he must plead his case to an immigration officer (Nina Meurisse) who will determine his future in France.
  • Bad Shabbos – Sunday, Nov. 9 | 1 p.m.: David (Jon Bass) and his fiancée Meg (Milana Vayntrub) are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster.
  • It Was Just an Accident – Sunday, Nov. 9 | 4 p.m.: It Was Just an Accident is a 2025 Iranian political thriller directed by Jafar Panahi, about a mechanic who believes he has identified the former torturer from his time as a political prisoner. The mechanic, Vahid, takes the man captive and enlists the help of other former prisoners to decide whether to enact revenge, leading to a moral debate about justice and vengeance. The film blends a gripping thriller with political commentary, exploring the psychological and emotional consequences of oppression.
  • The Baltimorons – Sunday, Nov. 9 | 7 p.m.: On Christmas Eve, Cliff (Michael Strassner), a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi (Olivia Luccardi), an older no-nonsense dentist. What begins as a routine check-up sparks an unpredictable evening of misadventures. Together, Cliff and Didi fight to overcome being shut out by their families, face their biggest fears, and discover their own surprising and tender connection.