State of Franklin Film Society (SoFFS)

08/02/2022

Don’t want no short, short circuit!

01/12/2021

To anyone who still follows this page: I started a new club called Lost State Audio/Visual Club. It will incorporate film/video, music, photography, video games, and other forms of physical media and retro tech into the events that we will be hosting at breweries and taprooms in the Northeast TN area. GO CHECK IT OUT!!!

10/23/2020

Go buy physical media!

12/02/2010

is happy to announce that we have the film "Inside Job" opening Friday, Dec. 10th at Real to Reel Theater in Johnson City. Showtimes are 2:00 and 6:30pm everyday for a week. Member's picks are being considered for the first film of the new year so go ahead and get your two cents in. Hoping to schedule a members night/ Membership drive in January so be sure to stay tuned.

11/23/2010

Anybody seen Freakonomics yet? it will be playing at Real to Reel until Thursday. CHECK IT OUT! We are working on a December film. Any suggestions or ideas?

11/14/2010

R.I.P. Dino De Laurentiis. In tribute, tell us your favorite film produced by the late cinematic genius. Mine is Serpico or Blue Velvet

11/10/2010

has FREAKONOMICS starting Friday, Nov. 19th at Real to Reel in Johnson City. Come help support the local arts by taking in a quality film. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on showtimes and a possible members night/ membership drive.

Synopsis Alex Gibney (Enron:The Smartest Guys in the Room, Casino Jack and the United States of Money) delivers a visually arresting look at the crumbling façade of Sumo wrestling and exposes searing and violent truths about this ancient and revered sport. Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) offers u

11/08/2010

hopes everybody watched their favorite scary movies on Halloween. Sorry we didn't get anything on the big screen this year. We will make up for it next year. Stay tuned for this month's films.

10/03/2010

What classic horror movie would you like to see on the big screen this Halloween?

09/14/2010

presents two screenings of the film Get Low on Sunday, September 19th. Showtimes are 2:15 and 7:15pm at Real to Reel Theater in JC. Tell your friends and don't forget to bring a buddy to this truly unique film.

For years, townsfolk have been terrified of the backwoods recluse known as Felix Bush. People say he's done all manner of unspeakable things -- that he's killed in cold blood; that he's in league with the Devil; that he has strange powers -- and they avoid him like the plague. Then, one day, Felix r...

09/12/2010

broke the 300 fans mark. Lets see if we can break the 500 mark. Tell all your friends about the SoFFS!

08/27/2010

Just saw Cyrus tonight and it was great. Hope a lot of people got the chance to see it. Any suggestions for next month?

08/13/2010

Be sure to tell your friends the the film Cyrus will be playing for a week at the Real to Reel theater in Johnson City starting Friday, August 20th! Come support SoFFS by seeing one of the funniest movies of the year thus far.

'Cyrus' - Official Trailer [ HD ] Genre:Romance Director:Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass Cast:John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh With Johns social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dre...

07/28/2010

Aug. 20th it is on "Cyrus"!!! Showtimes are 2:30 and 6pm as of right now. Playing the whole week at Real to Reel Theaters in Johnson City.

07/27/2010

have booked "Cyrus" for our August film. Looks like Aug. 20th, but trying to get it earlier. We will be updating you on date and showtimes. We also want to schedule a membership night when all members/potential members are invited to join us for disscusions and door prizes. Stay Tuned for more.

Written and directed by Jay and Mark Duplass, the iconoclastic filmmaking team behind Sundance Film Festival favorite THE PUFFY CHAIR, CYRUS takes an insightful and funny look at love and family in contemporary Los Angeles. Starring John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, and Catherine Keener. C...

07/21/2010

tomorrow is the last day to see BABIES at Real to Reel in JC. If you haven't seen it yet be sure to check it out. 2pm and 6:30pm. working on booking next months film. Any suggestions?

07/13/2010

Showtimes for Babies are 2:00pm and 6:30pm everyday starting Friday, July 16th. Hope everyone can make it out.

07/12/2010

presents "Babies", starting Friday, July 16th at Real to Reel Theater in Johnson City. Admission is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Check with the Theater for Showtimes. They should be around 4pm and 7pm everyday for a week. Come support SoFFS by seeing quality films this Summer.

Babies is a documentary film by Thomas Balmes, depicting the early lives of four infants growing up in Mongolia, Namibia, San Francisco and Tokyo, respectively. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States by Focus Features on April 16, 2010.

06/24/2010

Showtimes for "Greenberg" are now officially 4:15pm and 6:45pm everyday for a week starting Friday, June 25th at Real to Reel Theaters in Johnson City. Hope everyone can come check it out and help support SoFFS.

Greenberg (Ben Stiller) is at a crossroads in his life. Out of a job and none too interested in finding one, he agrees to housesit for his younger and more successful brother, thereby getting a free place to stay in Los Angeles. Once settled in, Greenberg sets out to reconnect with his old friend an...

06/17/2010

Good news SoFFS fans! Starting this month our films will be running for a week at a time, monthly(Friday - Thursday). Check out "Greenberg", starring Ben Stiller, opening on Friday, June 25th and the critically acclaimed documentary "Babies" on July 16th at Real to Reel in Johnson City. Afternoon showtimes are TBA, but there will be a 7pm screening everyday. All SoFFS ticket vouchers will be honored.

06/02/2010

is looking for local businesses who would like to sponsor an event or events. The name of your business will be on fliers, our page, and at the Real to Reel Theater. Advertising and helping a non profit arts organization? You can't go wrong! For more details contact Alex Crumley at [email protected]

04/26/2010

The State of Franklin Film Society has been officially chartered by the State of Tennessee.

04/12/2010

We would like to thank everyone who came to one or both of our screenings this past weekend. I hope everyone enjoyed the short films as much as we did. Keep an eye out for upcoming films!

04/07/2010

JC Press video interview with SoFFS Director Alex Crumley

04/07/2010

After a short hiatus, the State of Franklin Film Society is making a comeback with two special screenings of this year’s Oscar-nominated short films, set for Thursday, April 8, and Sunday, April 11, at Real to Reel Theater in Johnson City.

02/19/2010

these are the posters of the films we have brought to Northeast TN

02/09/2010

Thanks to everyone who made it for the screening last Thursday. If you missed it, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassas will be playing out the week at Real to Reel Theater. check your local listings for times. This is no longer a SoFFS feature so membership discounts do not apply. Stay tuned for more info on our upcoming schedule.

12/17/2009

SoFFS will have special screenings of two major films this week: "Precious" Sunday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m., and "The Hurt Locker" Monday, Dec. 21, at 7:05 p.m. SoFFS members and guests will be admitted for $5 (must mention SoFFS at door) at these two screening times only. Proceeds benefit SoFFS. Please join us.

12/11/2009

Keep an eye out for our Winter schedule. We will be picking it back up after the new year.

11/09/2009

Thanks to Everyone who came to see Easy Virtue last Thursday. Watch for Updates on our schedule.

10/20/2009

Remember to join us for "O'Horten" this Thursday at 7 p.m. at Real to Reel.

10/13/2009

SoFFS to screen four acclaimed, limited-release films

Johnson City Press

08/20/2009

Come see Whatever Works tonight at Real to Reel 7pm

08/18/2009

Don't forget Woody Allen's "Whatever Works" this Thursday at 7 p.m. at Real to Reel Theaters.

08/18/2009

Check out these loyal TUNTS proudly giving the Jeffers salute at the SoFFS screening of VISIONEERS.