Dear Film Lovers and Friends,
Do you remember the feeling? The lights dimming slowly, the rustle of popcorn bowls delivered into the room, and that beautiful moment of collective anticipation just before the screen came alive with stories that made us laugh, cry, think, and dream together.
Since 2021, there’s been a cinema-shaped hole in Phnom Penh’s cultural landscape. But today, we’re thrilled to announce that The Flicks Community Movie Theater is searching for its rebirth – and we need your help to find the perfect new home.
THE VISION REEL
We’re searching for an existing space in Phnom Penh that can accommodate:
- A cozy minimum 7×6-meter screening room where the magic happens (preferably without direct next-door neighbors)
- A welcoming lounge for a bar and a comfy waiting space
- A small kitchen
- Proper facilities to ensure everyone’s comfort
- And the cherry on top would be a refreshing balcony or yard
WHY THIS MATTERS
The Flicks was never just about watching movies. It was about the French expat who found comfort in films from home. The Cambodian student discovering international cinema for the first time. The Game of Thrones superfan who rushed in every Monday, breathless with anticipation for the latest episode. The travelers sharing stories over pre-show drinks. The regular who came every Thursday, like clockwork, creating their own ritual in a bustling city.
When our doors closed in 2021, we didn’t just lose a theater — we lost a sanctuary where Phnom Penh came together across cultures, languages, and backgrounds to share in the universal language of storytelling.
HELP US SCREEN THE SEQUEL
Do you know of a perfect space? A hidden gem in BKK3? A character-filled building in Toul Tom Poung? A promising location in Boeung Tumpun? We’re open to all suggestions that could help bring this beloved institution back to life. The pandemic taught us that nothing is permanent, but it also showed us the resilience of community. While we’ve been apart, you’ve kept The Flicks alive in your memories, in home movie nights, in the many messages asking when we might return. That time is now.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you have leads on potential spaces, property connections, or simply want to be part of bringing The Flicks back to Phnom Penh as a financial supporter:
* Send us a message, here through the Flicks Facebook Page.
* Spread the word to anyone who might be able to help
* Contact us through this website.
Let’s make sure the credits haven’t rolled on The Flicks just yet.
Together, we can create a new chapter for film lovers in Phnom Penh.
The projector is warming up.
The seats are waiting.
The community is ready.
With excitement and gratitude,
The Flicks Community Movie Theater Team
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
May 2025