a/perture cinema at risk of closing if financial goals not met [Video]

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — “I always like to think of programming as almost like making a mixtape or a playlist if you will,” said a/perture cinema’s events manager Jake Laystrom.

Laystrom is putting the finishing touches on a brand-new film festival in the heart of Downtown Winston-Salem: The Kino im Nord Karolina Film Festival.  The festival is a collection of German films honoring the Moravian heritage of the city, such as Old Salem.

“There is so much history and community just in this small little area and we felt like film was just a great way to highlight different cultures and perspectives. It’s the cheapest way to travel really, without going too far,” laughed Laystrom.

Although amidst the backdrop of this uplifting community programming, the nearly 15-year-old non-profit has hit a …