Summer Movie Fest

Taking place on the Library Lawn, Summer Movie Fest will screen an amazing movie along with activities, food trucks and occasional giveaways!

Summer Movie Fest will happen every Thursday starting on June 4th and ending on August 6th!

Food trucks, music and games start at 6pm and the movies will start at dusk! Students, faculty, staff, the local community, and families are welcome to attend.

All questions regarding Summer Movie Fest can be directed to: summermoviefest@csunas.org

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Is the event free?
    • Yes! Summer Movie Fest is free to attend. No registration or tickets are required to attend.
  • Is parking free?
    • There is free parking located around the outskirts of the CSUN campus on surface streets.
    • Otherwise, standard campus parking rates apply. Parking rates max out at $10.45 for a full-day pass. The cheaper rates depend on when you arrive and how long you stay on campus.
    • In order to park, you'll want to find a student parking spot (notated by the white-lined parking stalls) and then text the phrase "CSUNPKG" to the number "25023". From there, the link will prompt you to enter your license plate details and pay for parking. 
  • Are pets welcome?
    • Pets are welcome, but must remain on a leash at all times. 
  • Will there be food for sale?
    • Food trucks and/or food vendors will be on site for purchase.
  • Can I bring my own food?
    • Outside food is welcome.
  • What items should I bring?
    • We recommend bringing a chair and/or blanket, a reusable water bottle, and cutlery if you are bringing food to the event. 
  • Can I smoke at the event?
    • No, CSUN is a 100% smoke-free and tobacco-free campus.
  • What time does the movie start?
    • Music, food and activities start at 6:00pm.
    • The movies will start about 15-minutes after sunset each week.
  • How can I be more sustainable at the event?
    • Bring Your Own Everything: water bottle to refill, reusable utensils to eat with, and reusable straws.
    • Leave No Trace: Leave your area better than how you found it. Pick up trash around your area and don't leave anything behind. 
    • Sort Your Waste:
      • Green Bin: Food, brown napkins
      • Blue Bin: Aluminum cans, plastic bottles, plastic cups, glass bottles, and brown bags that are clean, dry, and empty. 
      • Black Bin: Everything else! Chip bags, snack wrappers, plastic utensils, food trays, to-go containers, and plastic bags.
  • Are there any other rules I should know?
    • Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. 
    • Out of respect for others, please limit talking and other disturbances during the movie. 

List of this year's movies:

Brothers "Smoke" and "Stack" Moore return home to Mississippi after working for the Chicago Mafia. They buy a sawmill and a juke joint and use their experience as gangsters to ensure that their businesses flourish. Things appear to be going well but trouble has just hit town, trouble in a supernatural form.

Rated: R
 

Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Rated: PG

Scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.

Rated: PG

Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney, determined to catch him in the act.

Rated: PG-13

A coming-of-age story about one young boy, Luca, experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface.

Rated: PG

The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio's all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth's leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

Rated: PG

Set in Beverly Hills, it follows wealthy, popular Cher Horowitz as she navigates high school, orchestrates makeovers for her peers, plays matchmaker for her teachers, and ultimately undergoes a journey of personal growth and true love.

Rated: PG-13

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.

Rated: G

Telecommunications guru Winston Deavor enlists Elastigirl to fight crime and make the public fall in love with superheroes once again. That leaves Mr. Incredible with one of his greatest challenges ever -- staying home and taking care of three rambunctious children. As Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack offer him a new set of headaches, a cybercriminal named Screenslaver launches his dastardly plan -- hypnotizing the world through computer screens.

Rated - PG

When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman's four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it's too late?

Rated - PG-13