Showing movies and building community
As mainstream viewing habits change, the role of film exhibitors has become that of crucial community space; NICE is here to ensure they remain part of Canada’s cultural fabric.
Film exhibition, from coast to coast
NICE is a network that includes captivating historic landmarks, beloved regional chains, retro drive-in theatres, mom-and-pop venues serving rural communities and so much more.
Since NICE informally launched in 2018, the community has grown to represent film exhibitors from Victoria to Charlottetown, Whitehorse to Dauphin, Montreal to Vancouver.
Film exhibition, from coast to coast
NICE is a network that includes captivating historic landmarks, beloved regional chains, retro drive-in theatres, mom-and-pop venues serving rural communities and so much more.
Since NICE informally launched in 2018, the community has grown to represent film exhibitors from Victoria to Charlottetown, Whitehorse to Dauphin, Montreal to Vancouver.
Brick and mortar forever
We are proud that year-round venues make up most of our members. Too often, cinemas are lost in the conversation between commerce and publicly-funded cultural projects. NICE members contribute significantly to their local communities in a multitude of ways, including:
- Generating economic impact
- Filling the role of cultural influencer; introducing local audiences to new stories and perspectives
- Developing careers in arts and culture
- Deepening community feeling and cohesiveness
- Offering venues for local festivals, events, fundraisers and filmmakers
- Hosting cultural experiences that enrich communities
- Connecting neighbours in conversation and shared experience
Discover film exhibitors across Canada
Reach your audience
Share your message in cinemas across the country! Through the NICE Ad Network, we can manage the distribution of your ad to reach the exclusive, trusted and captive audience seated for a great film at their local indie cinema.
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Supporting our members
NICE acts in the interest of Canadian independent film exhibitors in order to build a thriving film culture across the country.
We facilitate a network with revenue opportunities, monthly roundtables and information-sharing. In addition, we consult our membership and represent their interests to industry and government partners.
Pictured on this page: Royal Theatre, Trail, BC. Photo credit: Tourism Rossland.