Melrose Center
Melrose Film Festival
A celebration of the art of visual storytelling in short films, the Melrose Film Festival highlights the work of imaginative filmmakers across the globe. Next year’s Festival is 11:30 AM to 5:20 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026. We hope to see you there!
Melrose Gallery Exhibition
“The Town That Freedom Built” honors the vibrant cultural legacy of Eatonville, one of the first self-governing, all Black municipalities in the United States. This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Eatonville History Preservation Project and organized by Eatonville Branch, eSTEAMED Learning, Inc. and Lisa G. Moore.
Game Development Adventure Day
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a Meetup at Melrose in partnership with the Indienomicon Foundation for a fan-favorite event that brings our gaming community together.
Upcoming Events
No Registration Required
Thursday
December
18
10:30am
Melrose Center (Makerspace – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY
Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
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Registration Required
Thursday
December
18
10:30am
Melrose Center (Video Production Studio – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Video Production
This hands-on class will introduce you to the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera. Learn camera setup, exposure settings and basic operation.
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Registration Required
Thursday
December
18
10:30am
Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Photography
The rules of thirds is probably the most often referenced photography rule of composition. It is all about subject placement within the frame.
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Registration Required
Thursday
December
18
11:00am
Melrose Center (Audio Production Studio – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Melrose Studio Reservation
Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
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Registration Required
Thursday
December
18
12:30pm
Melrose Center (Video Production Studio – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Video Production
Expand your knowledge of creative film and video camera operation techniques. Explore pulling focus, depth of field and shot composition using the rule of thirds.
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