The Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum is a versatile, state-of-the-art facility, capable of presenting a range of materials, from early silent films up to current digital media. The nitrate rated projection booth is equipped with four Kinoton projectors to present 16mm, 35mm and 70mm film, as well as a multiformat HD digital/video projector. The THX compliant sound system includes 7.1 channel playback with Dolby analog and both Dolby and DTS digital decoding.

The Theater also contains an automated audio-visual system, including multimedia presentation, sound reinforcement and recording, and broadcast camera interconnect panels for live productions. Receptacles for external AV sources (PC's, etc.) are also located on stage and in selected areas of the room.  The systems can be operated via a digital control network that integrates projection, sound, lighting, and curtain control. Control panels are located in the booth, at stage podia, and from a portable control console in the theater.

BFA was tasked with the design, specification and construction oversight of the projection, sound, audio-visual, broadcast interface and control systems, as well as interfacing with the City and County agencies to obtain the necessary clearances for nitrate projection.

Hammer Museum, Owner