Live theatre directors are scratching their heads, if not pulling out their hair, after the province declared their venues to be social gatherings, but not cinemas showing films. Social gatherings have been banned in Dr. Bonnie Henry’s latest COVID-19 curbs, announced on Nov. 19. But cinemas showing films are exempt, as are bars and … [Read more...]
Vancouver startup Hoovie prepares to launch world’s first truly social cinema platform
Before launching a company, many entrepreneurs have an aha moment when they realize a perfect product fit. In founding Hoovie, Fiona Rayher had three. Source: https://www.bcbusiness.ca/Vancouver-startup … [Read more...]
More Industry Powerhouses Join HireBIPOC Initiative
HireBIPOC announced today that more than a dozen new industry and community partners have joined in support of the landmark initiative to shift hiring practices, increase representation, and eradicate systemic racism in the Canadian media landscape. Since its launch earlier this month, the site has seen exponential growth in a matter of weeks, … [Read more...]
Cinéma Moderne expands platform to offer virtual experience
While Montreal’s cinephile community may know Cinéma Moderne for their café-bar and screenings of independent films, the organization has been forced to adapt to the restrictions of the pandemic. Source: https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/cinema … [Read more...]
Arts community fuming over Quebec’s decision to shut it down
They believe it is important for people's mental health and well-being to go out and consume culture in a public setting. Source: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/ … [Read more...]
Sudbury Indie Cinema reaches out
It plans to offer its space to as many as 10 other arts and culture organizations in October. Source: https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-news/sudbury-indie-cinema-reaches-out … [Read more...]
