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September 26, 2024 • Just for Fun

Magic Hours lovingly captures Alberta’s independent cinemas

If you love independent cinemas, you do not want to miss Magic Hours. This gorgeous 45-minute documentary lovingly captures a variety of movie houses across Alberta.

September 22, 2024 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: VIFF Centre, Vancouver, BC

The stunning VIFF Centre sits in the heart of Vancouver's downtown and has a gorgeous, modern façade.

September 9, 2024 • Indie Cinema Mixer

NICE celebrates its third year with new cinema staff perks, group purchase discounts and big-screen opportunities during Indie Cinema Mixer at TIFF 2024

Now in its third year, the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE) is delighted to continue hosting its celebrated Indie Cinema Mixer at TIFF on Monday, September 9.

August 28, 2024 • NICE Updates

New program: Discounts on xenon lamps from LTI for NICE members

A new group xenon lamp purchase program for Canadian independent film exhibitors.

August 25, 2024 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: Film.ca, Oakville, ON

Discover the vibrant and exciting Film.ca, which is so much more than just a cinema. Featuring Dole Whip and Zuzu's Pizza!

August 13, 2024 • Friend of NICE

Friend of NICE presentation: Eventive

On Friday, August 16, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Eventive.

July 31, 2024 • Campaigns and Statements

NICE supports the sale of alcohol in BC movie theatres

NICE is proud to support a request to the BC Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to allow the purchase and consumption of beer and wine within movie theatres with mixed ages in attendance.

July 29, 2024 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: The Orpheum Theatre, Estevan, SK

Celebrating 110 years, the Orpheum Theatre is likely the longest continuously independently run cinema in Canada.

July 22, 2024 • NICE Updates

NICE and Front Row Insurance enter new agreement

NICE and Front Row Insurance are delighted to announce a new program for independent film exhibitors.

July 11, 2024 • Friend of NICE

Distributor Slate Presentation: July 2024

On Friday, July 12, we're excited to discover upcoming titles from Drafthouse Films / Giant Pictures / Tribeca Films, Seventh Art Productions / Exhibition on Screen, National Film Board of Canada (NFB), and Partner Distribution / Zellis Entertainment.

July 2, 2024 • NICE Updates

NICE at the Independent Film Exhibition Conference

NICE was delighted to spend five days meeting with partners, attending interesting presentations and finding community at the Independent Film Exhibition Conference.

June 28, 2024 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: The Revue Cinema, Toronto, ON

We are startled by the recent news that The Revue Cinema in Toronto, ON, may have to evacuate premises on July 1, 2024. The Revue is a vibrant, exciting venue with a creative roster of programs that bring out diverse audiences all through the year.

June 18, 2024 • Friend of NICE

Friend of NICE presentation: Irwin Seating

On Friday, June 21, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Irwin Seating.

June 5, 2024 • Indie Cinema Mixer

NICE at ShowCanada 2024

NICE is delighted to participate in this year's ShowCanada, an annual conference dedicated to film exhibition across Canada.

June 1, 2024 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS), Toronto, ON

Where else could you experience a 4-dimensional screening of Twister, complete with screen flying in the air? TOPS screens movies for free in public parks, bringing audiences of up to 2,000+ per screening.

May 14, 2024 • Friend of NICE

Friend of NICE presentation: Front Row Insurance

On Friday, May 17, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Front Row Insurance.

May 13, 2024 • NICE Updates

Proud Member of NICE: New pre-show bumper

The next time you’re at your favourite independent cinema, keep your eyes peeled for our pre-show bumper.

April 2, 2024 • Friend of NICE

Special Telefilm presentation: Canadian Movie Consumption Exploring the Health of Feature Film in Canada

On Friday, April 5 at 10am PT / 1pm ET, NICE members are invited to join special guests from Telefilm to discuss the new report Canadian Movie...

March 16, 2024 • NICE in the News

CBC’s The National: “Canada’s indie movie theatres say industry is in crisis”

CBC has produced a broadcast and written piece digging into the policies that unnecessarily burden independent cinemas in Canada.

March 12, 2024 • Fair Access to Films

Report: The State of Independent Film Exhibition in Canada

Get the numbers behind the crisis in independent film exhibition across Canada in this new report.

February 20, 2024 • Friend of NICE

Friend of NICE presentation: Reel Canada / National Canadian Film Day

On Friday, February 23, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Reel Canada about National Canadian Film Day.

February 8, 2024 • Fair Access to Films

The promise of theatrical exhibition in Canada: New Telefilm report on Canadian Movie Consumption

The Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE) is delighted that Telefilm is discovering, quantifying and evaluating feature film consumption across the country with the newly-released study Canadian Movie Consumption Exploring the Health of Feature Film in Canada.

January 31, 2024 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op, Sudbury, ON

Initially formed as a community response to losing the last remaining movie theatre in Sudbury's downtown core—Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op is now celebrating its 10th anniversary!

November 14, 2023 • Friend of NICE

Distributor Slate Presentation: November 2023

On Friday, November 17, we’re excited to discover upcoming titles from Filmoption International, HighballTV and IsumaTV.

October 17, 2023 • Member of the Month

Membre du mois // Member of the Month: Cinéma du Parc, Montréal, Québec

The (literally) underground three-screen Cinéma du Parc brings a particular and bold sensibility to its programming.

October 11, 2023 • Campaigns and Statements

Independent cinemas in Canada are in crisis

A new survey of NICE members has revealed a need for support.

October 10, 2023 • Friend of NICE

Friend of NICE presentation: Agile Ticketing Solutions

On Friday, October 13, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Agile Ticketing Solutions.

September 20, 2023 • Friend of NICE

Friend of NICE presentation: Elevent

On Friday, September 22, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Elevent.

September 19, 2023 • Indie Cinema Mixer

NICE Indie Cinema Mixer at TIFF 2023

During this year’s TIFF, NICE celebrated the important work of independent film exhibitors and their partners over drinks and snacks.

August 30, 2023 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: TIFF and TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON

One of the world's premier film festivals, and its year-round venue showing a curated mix of films old and new.

August 22, 2023 • Friend of NICE

Friend of NICE presentation: Veezi

On Friday, August 25 at 10am PT / 1pm ET, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Veezi. Veezi is...

July 20, 2023 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: Hay River Film Society, Hay River, Northwest Territories

Known as the "Hub of the North," the town of Hay River in the Northwest Territories is set against gorgeous vistas of boreal forest, rivers and lakes.

June 25, 2023 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: City Cinema, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Celebrating its 30th anniversary and located in the heart of downtown Charlottetown, City Cinema is the only independent cinema in PEI.

May 30, 2023 • Indie Cinema Mixer

NICE Indie Cinema Mixer at Show Canada

Independent film exhibitors and their colleagues attending Show Canada were invited to join NICE for an Indie Cinema Mixer, supported by Telefilm Canada.

May 26, 2023 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: Hyland Cinema, London, ON

Hyland Cinema holds a special place in the heart of southwest Ontarians; don't miss their piri-piri flavouring on Ontario-sourced organic popcorn!

April 25, 2023 • NICE Updates

Celebrating 10 years of National Canadian Film Day

Taking place on April 18, 2023, the 10th edition of National Canadian Film Day was a massive, coast-to-coast-to-coast salute to Canadian cinema!

April 22, 2023 • Member of the Month

Member of the Month: The Royal Theatre, Trail, BC

Set against the Rocky Mountains and the stunning Columbia River in the South Kootenays, BC, The Royal Theatre offers a luxury viewing experience.

April 11, 2023 • Campaigns and Statements

Join our letter-writing campaign: Support my cinema

Today, we're inviting audiences who love their local independent cinema to share this love with their elected representatives. Support your favourite cinema!