Love is in the air at the ASU MIX Center this February, where The Sidney Poitier New American Film School hosts a pair of swoon-worthy film screenings. First up is the 2000 Wong Kar-wai film “In the Mood for Love,” starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung as a man and woman in 1962 Hong Kong who discover their spouses are cheating on them, and then in their commiseration begin to develop feelings for one another. One of the most ravishing films ever made, “In the Mood for Love” has come to be recognized as a major work of Asian cinema.
Academy Award-winning producer David Dinerstein kicks off The Sidney Poitier New American Film School’s Spring ‘26 Speaker Series with a Black History Month screening of his 2021 documentary “Summer of Soul” followed by a conversation about the film and an audience Q&A.
Film Synopsis - Ayka
Ayka, a young Kyrgyz migrant worker, just gave birth in Moscow. She can’t afford to raise a child. She has no job, debts to be paid, not even a room of her own. But there is no way to suppress her natural instincts.
Join us for a Q&A session with Canon, U.S.A. for a chance to get your questions answered about the Canon Volumetric Innovation Challenge before the proposal deadline February 5.
“We can go anywhere, do anything... we just gotta stick together!" - Luca
Close out the ASU MIX Center's Spring 2026 Moonlight Movie Nights season with Luca, a warm and joyful story about friendship, growing up, and finding the courage to be yourself. Set along the Italian coast, this film offers a relaxed, feel-good way to welcome the warmer evenings of May.
“Bless your heart with magic light; I give the gift of fairy sight!" - Crysta
Revisit a beloved animated classic with FernGully: The Last Rainforest at Moonlight Movie Nights! This film combines fantasy, music and environmental themes, making it a meaningful and entertaining choice for Earth Month.
The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. MST on the ASU MIX Center's outdoor screen unless otherwise noted due to weather or event needs.
“It's a family tradition." - La Luna (2011)
Moonlight Movie Nights commemorates a special celebration as part of ASU MIXiversary at the ASU MIX Center and ALT (Art, Light, Technology) Fest at the Mesa Arts Center!
“We’re warriors who serve the good and light and the universe." - Mrs. Whatsit
Join our Moonlight Movie Nights series for a screening of A Wrinkle in Time, a visually rich story that blends imagination, adventure and heart!
Moonlight Movie Nights is all about creating shared moviegoing experiences in an open, welcoming outdoor setting. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy a comfortable evening watching a film together.
This event will now be held on April 3rd, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (same time).
A Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous (LASER)
“Love is putting someone else's needs before yours.” - Olaf
Moonlight Movie Nights returns for a new season presented by the ASU MIX Center Community Action Board. Join us for a screening of Frozen on the MIX Center’s outdoor screen. Bring your blankets, friends, and family for an evening of music, adventure, and winter magic in downtown Mesa!