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: April 25 – OPEN CINEMA Season Nine finale & fundraiser: “Surviving Progress” with special guest author Ronald Wright!
We are so excited to announce our very special Season Nine finale and fundraiser on April 25th, 2012! We're partnering with the Sierra Club BC to screen the powerful documentary Surviving Progress with special guest, Ronald Wright, author of A Short ... - NEXT MONTH: Wishing you a Merry Local Christmas!
The OPEN CINEMA team wishes you a Merry local Christmas! In the spirit of the conversations we've been hosting recently, we'd like to encourage you to consider the environment and the economy this holiday season. Some of the easiest ways to do this are by... - Cinema-in-Season series with FoodRoots: OPEN CINEMA Season Nine Launch “Urban Roots” Wednesday October 12th, 2011
Greetings Doc Lovers! We're busy working behind the scenes preparing for OPEN CINEMA's ninth season! We're feeling all grown up on the eve of our ninth birthday, amazed that the time has flown by and grateful for all the ongoing community support tha... - FUNDRAISING EVENT: Support OPEN CINEMA's 4th Annual Fundraiser with a Silent Auction Item.
Hello! OPEN CINEMA recently held our 85th screening to another packed house! During our eighth season, we’ve had a near perfect run of sold out events! We’ve partnered with local organizations such as The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, CRD, FoodRo... - 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... - 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...