Member of the Month: Mustang Drive-In, Prince Edward County, ON
We're continuing our trend of celebrating newly re-opened film exhibitors with the awesome Mustang Drive-In in the beautiful Prince Edward County.
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Screenings near you for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This Wednesday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Through the week and on the day...
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Canadian films earn most of their box office revenue at independent cinemas. For the first time ever, this new study takes a data-driven approach to investigate how their booking decisions are made.
First-ever tracking of week-by-week booking decisions at 16 Ontario independent cinemas finds the demands of full-show commitments for non-Canadian titles restricted Canadian bookings by 3/4, and over half of Canadian releases were not heard of.
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Report: Market Access Barriers
Canadian films earn most of their box office at independent cinemas. For the first time ever, this new study from NICE takes a data-driven approach to investigating how their booking decisions are made.
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The mysterious world of ‘zones’ in Canada
Why do indie cinemas often have second-class access to films they know will make money at their venue?
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Arthouse Cinema Training 2026
Film exhibition is a profession, without a dedicated degree or diploma! That’s where the CICAE Arthouse Cinema Training steps in.
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The indie cinema in Europe
Cinema is alive and well! We recently visited many sites across Berlin and London to expand our horizons on how film exhibition is being practiced today.
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Member of the Month: Twin Pine Cinema, Waskesiu Lake in Prince Albert National Park, SK
Built in 1958, the venue runs June to September to serve the summer park visitors.
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Canada’s screen sector thanks government for backing Canadian content in trade talks
A coalition of Canadian screen sector organizations will publish an advertisement in The Globe and Mail on Saturday.
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New Pathways for Repertory Cinema
One of the most exciting developments in film exhibition in recent years has been a growing interest in repertory titles. Much has been written about...
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Member of the Month: Twilight Theatre, Gibsons, BC
It’s an exciting time to be a movie-lover in Canada! It feels like every month, we hear about a new or newly reopened cinema. The...
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Distributor Slate Presentation: July 2026
Every few months, NICE invites film distributors to present their upcoming slate to NICE exhibitors.
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Member of the Month: Astor Theatre, Liverpool, NS
Since 1902, the Astor Theatre has brought entertainment to the people of Liverpool, NC.
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A new dawn for Morningstar Cinemas
Morningstar Cinemas joins Tillicum Twin Theatres as one of only two fully Indigenous-led, year-round, brick-and-mortar cinemas in Canada.
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Member of the Month: The Movie Mill, Lethbridge, AB
Alongside their seven screens, the Movie Mill contains the Soda Mill gourmet soda shop and truly stunning Enchanted Mini Golf.
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NICE at ShowCanada 2026
NICE was delighted to participate in this year’s ShowCanada, which took place in Banff, AB.
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Register now! NICE Training Series
New professional development series for newcomer and experienced film exhibitors alike.
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Member of the Month: Dave Barber Cinematheque, Winnipeg, MB
Meet the only non-profit arthouse cinema in Manitoba, and currently the only operating theatre in downtown Winnipeg!
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Open letter to the Competition Bureau of Canada: Review of Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
As the industry follows this particular Yellow Brick Road, independent exhibitors, who have seen this journey before, know what tends to be found behind the curtain.
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TVO: How Do You Sell Canadian Films to Canadians?
Representatives from NICE, Telefilm Canada and Elevation Pictures discuss the state of the box office for Canadian film.
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CanFilmDay on indie cinema screens
Discover the exciting and diverse films being screened for the 13th annual National Canadian Film Day!
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Member of the Month: Salmar Cinemas, Salmon Arm, BC
In BC's beautiful southern interior, Salmar Cinemas brings people together with big films in a historic venue.
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Statement in support of the arts in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's independent cinemas are proving that arts funding works.
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Member of the Month: Roxy Theatre, Saskatoon, SK
A cinema that looks like a Spanish courtyard, complete with twinkling stars in the sky.
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Capitol Theatre closure leaves Canada’s territories with only three cinemas
The Capitol Theatre in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, has announced it will close on March 31, 2026. When it does, only three cinemas will remain to...
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Rural Cinemas as Community Infrastructure
NICE presented at the Future of Rural Culture Summit 2026 on the importance of rural cinemas.
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Welcome to the new NICE website
We’re thrilled to launch our brand new website, which you are on now!
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Member of the Month: Savoy Theatre, Port Alberni, BC
In Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, BC, the Savoy Theatre has entered a powerful new chapter under the stewardship of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Membre du mois // Member of the Month : Cinéma du Musée
This stunning art-house theatre is nestled within the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, a meeting place of cinema and contemporary art.
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Evolving the brand for three beloved indie cinemas
Discover Cinéma Cinéma, the new brand representing three of Montréal's most beloved cinemas: Cinéma Beaubien, Cinéma du Parc and Cinéma du Musée.
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Distributor Slate Presentation: November 2025
Every few months, NICE invites film distributors to present their upcoming slate to NICE exhibitors.
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CBC Arts: For small town cinemas across Canada, the show must go on
Canada's small-town venues are profiled in this far-reaching deep dive from Eric Veillette for CBC Arts.
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Member of the Month: Duncan Cinemas, Duncan, BC
In the Cowichan Region of Vancouver Island, BC, Duncan Cinemas has been given a new lease on life.
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Screenings near you for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Cinemas from coast to coast are hosting special screenings on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Member of the Month: The Plaza Theatre & Venue, Shaunavon, SK
Originally built in 1927 as a dance pavilion, the Plaza has been at the heart of its small-town community for nearly a century.
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Indie Cinema Mixer at TIFF 2025
Now in its fourth year, the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE) is delighted to continue hosting its celebrated Indie Cinema Mixer at TIFF.
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New York Times: Canadian Movie Marketplace profile
The Canadian Movie Marketplace led the New York Times' weekly Canada Letter newsletter.
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Indiescreen: Canadian Movie Marketplace profile
Industry publication Indiescreen features the Canadian Movie Marketplace.
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Playback: NICE launches theatrical rights database for Canadian films
Trade publication Playback has published a thorough and sharp piece on the Canadian Movie Marketplace.
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Global call to support independent cinemas launches at TIFF 2025
Joint call from the International Confederation of Art Cinemas (CICAE), Art House Convergence (AHC) and Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE).
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NICE launches the Canadian Movie Marketplace
Connecting Canadian films with Canadian cinemas.
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Open letter in regards to Consumer Protection BC and its limiting impact on BC audiences
The current film classification system enforced by Consumer Protection BC creates an absolute barrier for BC’s independent cinemas and young audiences.
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Cinemas for sale: Icon Theatre, Edson, AB
Now almost 70 years into showing movies in the heart of downtown Edson, AB, the Icon Theatre is ready for its next chapter. First opened...
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Member of the Month: Carbon Arc Cinema, Halifax, NS
This month, we’re celebrating 15 years of Carbon Arc Cinema—and supporting their ongoing campaign to establish a permanent, year-round venue in the city!
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Distributor Slate Presentation: July 2025
Every few months, NICE invites film distributors to present their upcoming slate to NICE exhibitors.
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Member of the Month: Kamloops Film Society (KFS) and Paramount Theatre, Kamloops, BC
This community-supported venue operates as more than just a cinema: it's a cultural hub that hosts film festivals throughout the year.
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Cinemas for sale: The Roxy Theatres of Uxbridge, ON
After nearly 30 years of bringing movie magic to Uxbridge, Ontario, beloved cinema owners Cathy and Mark are ready to pass the torch – and what an iconic torch it is!
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CMF-FMC: Paying For It is rewriting the rules of Canadian film distribution
These days, more filmmakers are bypassing traditional distributors in favour of community-driven, self-run release strategies.
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NICE Ad Network: Where your message meets moviegoers
Audiences in independent cinemas across Canada discovered exciting titles on the NFB’s streaming platforms with the first-ever NICE Ad Network engagement.
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