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.
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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.
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NICE at ShowCanada 2023
Independent film exhibitors and their colleagues attending Show Canada were invited to join NICE for an Indie Cinema Mixer, supported by Telefilm Canada.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Écrivez à vos représentants élus pour soutenir les cinémas indépendants
Aujourd'hui, nous invitons les publics amoureux de leur cinéma indépendant local à partager cet amour avec leurs élus. Soutenez votre cinéma préféré !
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Independents need support with: Capacity to grow
The future of independent film exhibition in Canada is bright: More exhibitors, more audiences, more films.
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Independents need support with: ‘Clean runs’ from studios
Some studios require two, three and four week runs for films on release. These are called ‘clean runs’ as they only accommodate a single film playing in absolutely every showtime.
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Independents need support with: Cineplex and ‘zones’
Independent cinemas face institutional barriers to films. This is enforced by the ‘zone’ (also called ‘clearance’) system.
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What independent cinemas bring to Canadian communities
Independent cinemas are close to their audience. They answer emails, know regulars by name and host their birthday parties.
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The shift back to theatrical
The rise of streaming has undeniably impacted cinemas, and the resultant flattening of content into massive online libraries has not given Canadian film much room to grow.
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Canadian film needs Canadian cinemas
Across the country, audiences trust their local cinemas to introduce them to movies they will love.
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What is the independent cinema sector?
Perhaps the most defining characteristic of independent cinemas in Canada is that they are not Cineplex.
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Résumé: Comment soutenir les cinémas indépendants du Canada
Les cinémas indépendants à travers le Canada jouent un rôle important en partageant des histoires et en consolidant l’esprit de communauté.
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Executive Summary: How to support Canada’s independent cinemas
Today, independent cinemas need structural support and policy changes in order to thrive, or even survive.
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Member of the Month: The Screening Room
This month we are excited to feature The Screening Room, the only cinema in bustling Kingston, ON. With three screens and an exciting program, it always has something to discover.
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Why going to the cinema is good for you, from BBC Ideas
We love this short video from BBC Ideas and The Open University, which explains why going to the movies isn’t just for fun.
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NICE Member of the Month: Yukon Film Society, Yukon Theatre and Available Light Film Festival
The Yukon Film Society is a nonprofit film and media art centre based on the traditional territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation in Whitehorse.
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What does Cineplex have to do with keeping indie cinemas alive?
Today, Canadaland Commons published an episode about Cineplex in its Monopoly podcast series. Cineplex claimed 75% of Canadian box office market share in 2019.
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NICE Member of the Month: Metro Cinema
The Metro Cinema running out of the Garneau Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta, has a mandate for independent film and inventive guest programming.
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NICE Member of the Month: Brian Allen, his drive-ins & his family’s legacy
My family came to Canada in 1905, from Lithuania via the US. They opened their first storefront theatre (then known as a theatorium) in Brantford, Ontario in 1906 and called it the Gem.
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Telefilm’s support of indie cinemas comes at the perfect time
NICE is encouraged to see enhanced support of the film exhibition sector this year with Telefilm’s Theatrical Exhibition Program.
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NICE Member of the Month: Qathet Film Society and Patricia Theatre in Powell River, BC
A conversation with Peg Campbell and Gary Shilling, first-time cinema operators who are reviving the historic Patricia Theatre in Powell River, BC.
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NICE Launch Event at TIFF 2022
During this year’s TIFF, we celebrated the official launch of the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE) over drinks and snacks. The event would not have been...
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Canadian independent cinemas, film festivals and exhibitors form new network
Crucial moment to support an industry at a crossroads Historic landmarks in rural communities, bustling urban screening series, retro drive-in theatres and more unite with...
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Movie Memory, in a cinema near you
Starting today, NICE members of all shapes and sizes across the country have begun sharing the Movie Memory ad spot in their pre-show and more....
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‘Movie Memory’ in your cinema
Get paid to promote going to the movies! NICE is organizing cinemas across the country who are interested in showing a 30-second Movie Memory campaign...
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Hot Docs Independent Cinema Relief Fund Raises $72.9K & 29 Canadian Cinemas Receive Funding
Hot Docs is thrilled to announce that the Independent Cinema Relief Fund surpassed its goal by 240 per cent to raise a total of $72.9K, enabling...
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A Thriving Cultural Economy Includes Independent Cinemas
Today, cinemas nationwide celebrate and showcase great movies on National Canadian Film Day. In order for Canadian film to succeed, we need Canadian independent film exhibitors....
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Relief for Cinemas: New Fund from Hot Docs
The Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE) is delighted to partner with Hot Docs to support the Hot Docs Independent Cinemas Relief Fund. From March...
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National Canadian Film Day: free movies for NICE members!
The Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE) is delighted to partner with REEL CANADA for this year’s National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) on Wednesday, April 20....
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Support Indie Film Exhibitors
Gift Cards and Memberships are a great way to support your local cinema or film exhibitor, while we’re closed to #flattenthecurve. Check out our list...
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Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE) Supports Complaint to Competition Bureau Canada
Cineplex market share is extraordinary when compared to other countries New industry network of independent Canadian film exhibitors speaks up: https://www.nicecinema.ca Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors...
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