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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NICE at ShowCanada 2025
NICE was delighted to participate in this year’s ShowCanada, which took place in Victoria, BC.
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NICE leadership updates
Three years into its formalization as a federal non-profit, NICE is growing!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Member of the Month: Tivoli Cinema, Charlottetown, PEI
It is our rare pleasure to welcome a brand new cinema to Canada!
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NICE Indie Cinema Showreel
For your holiday viewing, we are thrilled to share our new Indie Cinema Showreel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Member of the Month: The Roxy Theatre, Revelstoke, BC
A historic cinema with a glorious neon marquee deep in the mountains along the Columbia River, the Roxy Theatre in Revelstoke, BC, is a timeless institution for the legendary ski town.
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Distributor Slate Presentation: November 2024
We’re excited to discover upcoming titles from Drafthouse Films / Giant Pictures / Tribeca Films, Hawkeye Pictures, Les Films du 3 Mars and National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
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Cinemas for sale: Mustang Drive-In PEC, Bloomfield, Ontario
Have you ever dreamed of showing movies on the big screen under the stars? Then you don't want to miss out on this wonderful opportunity to take over the Mustang Drive-In PEC.
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Program launch: Indie Cinema Passport + Passeport Indépendance de NICE
With this exclusive card, staff members of participating NICE cinemas can claim a free ticket to a regular screening at all other participating venues.
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New group purchase program with Christie Digital and Cinematronix
On Wednesday, October 16, NICE members are invited to join a presentation from global audio visual company Christie Digital and cinema technology provider Cinematronix.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in cinemas
This Monday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New program: Discounts on xenon lamps from LTI for NICE members
A new group xenon lamp purchase program for Canadian independent film exhibitors.
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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!
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Friend of NICE presentation: Eventive
On Friday, August 16, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Eventive.
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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.
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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.
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NICE and Front Row Insurance enter new agreement
NICE and Front Row Insurance are delighted to announce a new program for independent film exhibitors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Friend of NICE presentation: Irwin Seating
On Friday, June 21, NICE members are invited to join a Friend of NICE presentation from Irwin Seating.
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NICE at ShowCanada 2024
NICE is delighted to participate in this year's ShowCanada, an annual conference dedicated to film exhibition across Canada.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Distributor Slate Presentation: November 2023
On Friday, November 17, we’re excited to discover upcoming titles from Filmoption International, HighballTV and IsumaTV.
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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.
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Independent cinemas in Canada are in crisis
A new survey of NICE members has revealed a need for support.
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