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Updates from NICE and the independent cinema community.

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February 27, 2023 • Member of the Month

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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February 22, 2023 • Fair Access to Films

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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January 29, 2023 • Member of the Month

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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December 20, 2022 • Member of the Month

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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December 19, 2022 • NICE Updates

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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November 24, 2022 • Member of the Month

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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September 16, 2022 • NICE Updates

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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September 13, 2022 • NICE Updates

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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September 9, 2022 • NICE Updates

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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August 31, 2022 • NICE Updates

‘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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June 4, 2021 • NICE Updates

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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April 21, 2021 • NICE Updates

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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March 29, 2021 • Campaigns and Statements

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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March 21, 2021 • Friend of NICE

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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March 27, 2020 • NICE Updates

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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March 2, 2020 • Fair Access to Films

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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Film exhibition spaces across Turtle Island are on the treaty lands and traditional territories of many Indigenous nations and are important spaces for sharing Indigenous stories of the past, present and future. We make this acknowledgement in the spirit of respect and truth and in recognition of Indigenous sovereignty.

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