Community Survey — Solvang Cinema Arts

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About You

Q1. How would you describe your connection to the Santa Ynez Valley?

Year-round residentSecond-home or part-time resident (visiting regularly)Visitor / wine-country tourist (day or overnight)Visitor for other reasons (family, business, passing through)I live nearby but outside the valley

Q4. What best describes your household?

Q6. What language do you primarily speak at home?

EnglishSpanishBoth English and Spanish equallyOther

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Your Cinema Habits

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What You'd Watch

Q11. Rank these programming types in order of your interest.

Pick a rank for each (1 = most interested, 7 = least interested).

First-run studio films & blockbusters

Independent & arthouse cinema

Documentaries

Family & children's films

Spanish-language films

Classic & repertory films

Outdoor screenings (wine, food trucks, summer nights)

Q12. Which special events or series would excite you most?

Select all that apply.

Annual film festival with Q&As and filmmaker appearancesOutdoor screenings with local wine & food trucksDocumentary series co-presented with museums, schools, or other nonprofitsLocal filmmaker premieres, shorts & student showcasesMonthly classic or themed series (noir, sci-fi, holiday, director series, Bond)Private rentals for birthdays, company events, or fundraisers

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Membership & Support

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Education & Youth Programs

Q15. If we offered a Summer Film Camp for youth (ages 7–12 and 12–18), would you enroll or enroll a child?

Week-long, filmmaking & storytelling, $300–$500 with scholarships available.

Yes, definitely interestedPossibly — depends on timing and costNo — my children are too young or too old for thisNo children in my householdNot interested

Q16. Would you personally attend an adult workshop in film appreciation, filmmaking, screenwriting, or media literacy?

1–2 week course, approximately $150–$300.

Yes — I'd sign upMaybe — please let me know when they're availableNot for me

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In Your Words

Q17. What would you most love to see at a community cinema in Solvang?Optional

Your words help us tell this story in grant applications.

Q18. Anything you're concerned about, or anything you hope a local cinema would avoid?Optional

Honest feedback helps us build something lasting.

Q19. Want us to keep you informed as Solvang Cinema Arts develops?Optional

Your information is never shared and you may opt out any time.