OPEN CINEMA is a non-profit society based in Victoria, BC dedicated to the innovative use of film as a tool for community engagement. Screenings of thought-provoking documentaries in café-style venues are followed by open forum discussion on the issues addressed by the film, furthering the role of film as a catalyst for dialogue, networking and action. More…
Cinema With A Social Conscience
- UP NEXT: Exciting Spring 2010 Schedule: H2Oil (February 24) and Tapped (March 10)
Happy New Year! 2010 is already shaping up to be a great year and we are very excited to announce our Spring 2010 schedule, featuring 2 Victoria premieres of powerful and poignant films on topical issues. On Wednesday February 24th, we'll be screen... - Events: December 10 2009 Victoria Premiere FUEL at IMAX Theatre
7pm, Thursday December 10th 2009 Cowichan Energy Alternatives, OPEN CINEMA and BC Sustainable Energy Association present VICTORIA PREMIERE FUEL The world is addicted to oil. It's time for an intervention. FUEL is an insightful and entertainin... - Special Events: December 10 2009 Victoria Premiere FUEL at IMAX Theatre
7pm, Thursday December 10th 2009 Cowichan Energy Alternatives, OPEN CINEMA and BC Sustainable Energy Association present VICTORIA PREMIERE FUEL The world is addicted to oil. It's time for an intervention. FUEL is an insightful and entertainin... - Social Media: Join OPEN CINEMA on Facebook and Twitter
For all the very latest info about OPEN CINEMA events and other interesting documentary and social justice news and tidbits, please join the OPEN CINEMA Facebook page and Twitter account. You'll receive regular updates about OPEN CINEMA events, document... - Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer for OPEN CINEMA! - 1 Comment
OPEN CINEMA is a community event that provides networking opportunities of all kinds. One way to take advantage of this is by volunteering your time to help make this popular and meaningful program a success. We are currently looking for volunteers f... - Season Seven Launch: SEASON SEVEN LAUNCHES OCTOBER 21st: RIP! A Remix Manifesto October
Featuring a screening of the award-winning and groundbreaking film RIP: A Remix Manifesto (Canada, 2009) with pre-screening media mash-up performance and post-screening discussion. Wednesday October 21st 2009 5.30 Doors open 6.00pm Media mash... - Latebreaking News: Season Seven launches October 21st 2009 with RIP: A ReMix Manifesto
OPEN CINEMA Season Seven launches on Wednesday October 21 2009! We are thrilled to be screening the award winning and groundbreaking film RIP: A Remix Manifesto - Online Auction: ONLINE AUCTION - Shea Butter Markets, Spilt Milk Comedy, Victoria Operatic Society and more. Bidding closes Tuesday May 5th 2009! - 11 Comments
Following our fundraising Earth Day Celebration, we have a few left over silent auction items. So we thought we would put them up for auction online! Here's what you need to know: Bidding starts NOW! Please bid by replying to this post below. W... - Community Media in Kenya: OPEN CINEMA's Kenya Connection - The Mwelu Foundation - 1 Comment
OPEN CINEMA founder and Director Mandy Leith recently spent time in Nairobi researching community media initiatives and the Kenyan film industry. It was incredibly inspiring to meet so many talented and hardworking folks who are doing amazing things... - Earth Day Film Festival: OPEN CINEMA's EARTH DAY FILM FESTIVAL April 21st - 22nd 2009
OPEN CINEMA presents 2nd Annual EARTH DAY CELEBRATION in partnership with VIDEA April 21st & 22nd, 2009 Featuring award-winning documentaries: 7pm, Tuesday April 21st, 2009 Blue Gold: World Water Wars Wars of the future will be fou... - Last month: November 19th 'Escape From Suburbia'
OPEN CINEMA's 6th season of thought-provoking films got off to a great start on October 8th! NEXT UP: Escape From Suburbia 7pm Wednesday 19th November 2008 Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street Doors open at 5.30pm Cash bar, Fair-trade sna... - Season Six Launch: SEASON 6 LAUNCH: October 8th 2008 Eco Doc Screenings!
OC is proud to announce the launch of SEASON SIX! 7pm Wednesday October 8th, 2008 at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad St) $10 donation Doors at 5.30, snacks and cash bar. The grand finale of MediaNet's Eco Doc Program (Sept 13-Oct 5), the even... - What's New?: Eco Doc: A mentored environmental doc program
MEDIA RELEASE August 29, 2008 MediaNet Announces "Eco-Doc" program for environmental short film production VICTORIA - On Sept 13, MediaNet launches its new Eco-Doc program for filmmakers and environmentalists to realize and communicate thei... - OC in the News: OPEN CINEMA Season Five Finale in the NEWS!
OPEN CINEMA’s 5th season finale fundraiser and screening at the Victoria Event Centre was a huge success. A big thankyou to everyone who contributed silent and live auction items, and to all the volunteers who made the wonderful evening possible. Click ... - Advertise with OC: Promote Your Business With Open Cinema
OPEN CINEMA is offering ethical businesses a low cost opportunity to advertise at our popular café screening events and on our newly updated website, going live September 25th 2007. OPEN CINEMA (OC) screens thought-provoking films at Herman’s...