What is CMR?

Carla’s Movie Restaurant is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a space for emerging artists— filmmakers, musicians, fine artists, actors— to showcase their art, connect, and interact with the community.

CMR works to provide:

Community-based environments for artists of all abilities to present their work to the public

Opportunities for the community to engage with and support emerging artists

Meaningful employment to individuals with disabilities interested in the arts, service industry, or helping profession

Resources for other self-advocates to develop their own businesses

thank you for a dozen years of cmr!

Celebrating Our Second Year of CMR Pup-Ups at Farmers’ Market

October 2024

Carla Therese Sramek - LA Times OC Visionary 2023

CARLA’S NEW BOOK: 

MICROENTERPRISE HITS THE BIG SCREEN

Carla’s Movie Restaurant: A Directorial Debut in Business 

by Carla and Hilda Sramek and Leslie A.M. Smith 

Out now & available on Amazon!! This book is for anyone wishing to start a microenterprise, and details how CMR’s founder, Carla, did it step by step with her Team! The exercises and examples serve as guides and inspiration, with additional resources for persons with disabilities. We hope you enjoy this handbook/memoir from Carla and Team with our deepest gratitude for your loyalty and friendship. Feel free to pass it on! 

Click HERE to order yours today.