A note from the project founder:
Moonplay Cinema has come to a close.
After several years of producing screenings, partnerships, and artist-centered programming, I made the decision to sunset Moonplay Cinema with intention and care. This choice followed a period of deep reflection and planning, including a thorough assessment of the project’s long-term sustainability. Continuing Moonplay at its existing scope would require resources—financial, structural, and personal—that are no longer feasible for me to maintain.
While closing Moonplay was not an easy decision, it felt important to honor the work by ending it thoughtfully rather than allowing it to become stretched or compromised. Moonplay existed to support artists, create meaningful opportunities, and foster connection through film, and I’m proud of what it became.
This project was shaped by many people: the artists who shared their work, the partners who opened their doors, the advisors who offered guidance, the many amazing funding sources for the arts found in Minnesota, and the audiences who showed up with care and curiosity. Moonplay’s impact is a reflection of that collective generosity.
Although Moonplay Cinema has ended, my curiosity and love for supporting artists continues to grow. I see this closure not as an ending, but as a transition. The values that guided Moonplay—artist care, experimentation, access, and community—will carry forward and may take on new forms in the future, even if they no longer live under the Moonplay name.
Thank you for being part of this project and for the trust, energy, and imagination that made it possible.
— Jes Reyes
January 14, 2026
Moonplay Cinema has come to a close.
After several years of producing screenings, partnerships, and artist-centered programming, I made the decision to sunset Moonplay Cinema with intention and care. This choice followed a period of deep reflection and planning, including a thorough assessment of the project’s long-term sustainability. Continuing Moonplay at its existing scope would require resources—financial, structural, and personal—that are no longer feasible for me to maintain.
While closing Moonplay was not an easy decision, it felt important to honor the work by ending it thoughtfully rather than allowing it to become stretched or compromised. Moonplay existed to support artists, create meaningful opportunities, and foster connection through film, and I’m proud of what it became.
This project was shaped by many people: the artists who shared their work, the partners who opened their doors, the advisors who offered guidance, the many amazing funding sources for the arts found in Minnesota, and the audiences who showed up with care and curiosity. Moonplay’s impact is a reflection of that collective generosity.
Although Moonplay Cinema has ended, my curiosity and love for supporting artists continues to grow. I see this closure not as an ending, but as a transition. The values that guided Moonplay—artist care, experimentation, access, and community—will carry forward and may take on new forms in the future, even if they no longer live under the Moonplay name.
Thank you for being part of this project and for the trust, energy, and imagination that made it possible.
— Jes Reyes
January 14, 2026