NICE leadership updates
Three years into its formalization as a federal non-profit, NICE is growing!
Member of the Month: South Cariboo Theatre, 100 Mile House, BC
Since 1974, the South Cariboo Theatre has been showing films and slinging popcorn for audiences in the heart of gorgeous Cariboo, BC.
Canadian cinemas ❤️ Canadian film
This year, there will be over 100 CanFilmDay screenings in NICE cinemas across the country. And that’s not all: Many NICE members are expanding CanFilmDay…into CanFilmWEEK.
Member of the Month: Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Owned and operated by the volunteer-run Acadia Cinema Cooperative, this lively historic cinema is a true gem.
The Globe and Mail: Philanthropy gap for indie cinemas
The excellent Cinéma du Parc and other NICE members (and NICE itself) are featured in this new Globe and Mail piece from Josh O’Kane.
Distributor Slate Presentation: March 2025
We’re excited to discover upcoming titles from Black Fawn Productions, Capital Motion, Drafthouse Films / Giant Pictures / Tribeca Films, IsumaTV, Les Films du 3 Mars and Partner Distribution.
Sean Baker’s battle cry for independent cinemas
Anora filmmaker Sean Baker used his 2025 Oscars speech for best director to remind us that the sacred movie-going experience needs to be protected.
Member of the Month: Aron Theatre Co-op, Campbellford, Ontario
Now run by a community-based co-operative, Aron Theatre is a democratic enterprise with over 2,600 voting members.
Join the NICE Board of Directors
Do you love Canada’s independent cinemas? Do you have big ideas for their future? We want to hear from you to become a NICE Board member!
Member of the Month: Tivoli Cinema, Charlottetown, PEI
It is our rare pleasure to welcome a brand new cinema to Canada!
NICE Indie Cinema Showreel
For your holiday viewing, we are thrilled to share our new Indie Cinema Showreel.
NICE joins CICAE’s call to ‘Defend Democracy, Equity and Cross-Cultural Dialogue’
NICE has signed on to the Call to Defend Democracy, Equity and Cross-Cultural Dialogue from the International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas – CICAE.
The Big Fix tackles Canadian market concentration: including in cinema
New book The Big Fix digs into all kinds of market concentration in Canada – including where you watch movies on the big screen.
TVO Today: “Saving the Revue Cinema”
Dig into a 14-minute video about Toronto’s Revue Cinema and hear from NICE about the importance of independent cinemas across Canada.
Cinemas for sale: The Vogue Theatre, Fernie, BC
Are you a film lover who also enjoys trekking into the great outdoors? Since 1908, the majestic Vogue Theatre in Fernie, BC, has entertained audiences in the captivating foothills of Canadian Rockies.
The Movie Man celebrates one of Canada’s most interesting cinemas
Deep in the woods of northern Ontario is Highlands Cinemas, a five-screen cinema with a museum of movie memorabilia and a cat rescue shelter.