Now in its tenth successful season, OPEN CINEMA is dedicated to the innovative use of cinema as a tool for community engagement. Screenings of thought-provoking documentaries in café-style venues are followed by open forum discussion with invited guests, furthering the role of film as a catalyst for dialogue, networking and action. OPEN CINEMA is a program of MediaNet, a non-profit society based in Victoria, BC.

What folks say about OPEN CINEMA

“Hearing and seeing the issues encourages me to continue trying to educate people, and to share what I’ve learned.”

by Anonymous

Get on the Doc Bus!

WE'RE GOING ON THE ROAD! Starting June 1st, 2013 Mandy Leith will travel across the country to talk about documentary and build community with other like-minded groups, filmmakers and doc lovers! The goal is to seed a cross Canada grassroots community cinema network! Please watch the video and contribute financially if you can!

All Aboard Get on the Doc Bus!.

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UP NEXT at OPEN CINEMA

a photo of a toy VW westfalia bus on the Doc Bus steering wheel aboard BC Ferries!

OPEN CINEMA Goes on the Road: Get on the Doc Bus!

This summer, OPEN CINEMA founder and program director Mandy Leith is heading across Canada for the documentary pilgrimage of a lifetime! She will explore Canada’s [...]

PAST SCREENINGS at OPEN CINEMA

screen capture from Elemental website

Season Ten Finale & Fundraiser April 24: Elemental with Sierra Club BC.

In celebration of Earth Day, we are thrilled to be presenting the Victoria premiere of this beautiful film, ELEMENTAL in partnership with Sierra Club BC! [...]
BIG BOYS GONE BANANAS!: The Price of Free Speech March 20th, 2013

BIG BOYS GONE BANANAS!: The Price of Free Speech March 20th, 2013

Don’t miss this thrilling documentary… The true story about a Swedish filmmaker and a banana corporation. Dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free [...]