More than just screenings, OPEN CINEMA events are convivial community networking opportunities on topical issues. To enhance the film screening experience, we offer cabaret-style seating, a cash bar, The Joint pizza by the slice, sweets from Bubby Roses Bakery, free Fernwood Coffee, door prizes and more! Dine, Drink and Think!

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

screen capture from Elemental website

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

24 April 2013

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! [...]

7pm (Doors open at 5.30pm)

Victoria Event Centre

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

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

20 March 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 [...]

7pm (Doors open at 5.30pm)

Victoria Event Centre

poster for documentary In Organic We Trust

IN ORGANIC WE TRUST with Carolyn Herriot on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

23 January 2013

We’re kicking off the new year with the next installment of our ‘Cinema in Season’ series, in collaboration with FoodRoots and supported by Vancity!

7pm (doors open at 5.30pm)

Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street