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Film Festivus … for the rest of us
Northern Quarter 1724 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada1 December 2019
It's back! Kick off the non-denominational winter holiday season with our annual fan favourite, Film Festivus ...for the rest of us! This year we'll party down at Northern Quarter with the famous Benji's Pub Quiz, watch some Holiday Home Movies, win prizes in our fundraising raffle, and enjoy some quality food and drink. Last year's event sold out -- get your tickets ASAP!
CineVic’s Yappy Hour
CineVic #102-764 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada29 January 2020
If you liked CineVic Lounge and Monthly Member Meetups of the past, you'll love the new YAPPY HOUR! On the last Wednesday of the month, join your fellow CineVic members for some socializing, networking, collaborating, and just plain schmoozing. Each month we'll have a different speaker give a short presentation on their work, then we'll head across the street to the Yates Taphouse side-room to continue the conversation.
Open for Submissions – VFF Reception
CineVic #102-764 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada10 February 2020
CineVic member and former Executive Director, Bryan Skinner, is set for a hometown premiere of his breakthrough feature film Open for Submissions on Monday February 10th at 6:00pm at Cineplex Odeon. And it's already sold out! After the screening, pop around the corner to CineVic headquarters in Millie's Lane to raise a glass and celebrate the achievements of Skinner and his talented crew.
CineVic’s Yappy Hour
CineVic #102-764 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada26 February 2020
It's the return of our monthly member social -- welcome to the new YAPPY HOUR! On the last Wednesday of each month, join your fellow CineVic members for some socializing, networking, collaborating, and just plain schmoozing. Each month we'll have a different speaker give a short presentation on their work, then we'll head across the street to the Yates Taphouse side-room to continue the conversation and munch some nachos! For our February YAPPY HOUR we've got local young filmmaker Octavian Kaul -- he'll share experiences working with the local film communities in Sidney and Victoria.
CineVic’s DIGITAL Yappy Hour
Online27 May 2020
CineVic's monthly member social returns once more -- welcome to the new DIGITAL YAPPY HOUR! On the last Wednesday of the month, check in with your fellow CineVic members for some socializing, networking, collaborating, and just plain schmoozing -- from home! On May 27th we'll celebrate the midpoint of our Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival. Join the "filmmakers lounge" to chat about the films you've seen, or meet potential collaborators to ignite a new project.
CineVic’s Digital Yappy Hour
Online24 June 2020
On the last Wednesday of the month, check in with your fellow CineVic members to stay connected, socialize, network, and just plain schmooze — from home! This month we'd like to hear from our members about how they are doing in these unpredictable times. What are you working on? What do you need from CineVic now, and what will you need when you return to filmmaking projects? Open to current and prospective members. Join us for a lively chat. :-)
CINE⚡SPARK Pitch Competition
Online28 July 2020
Now in its fourth year, CINE⚡SPARK annually awards a production package of cash, equipment, and services worth over $17,500 to an outstanding short screenplay by a filmmaker from the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands region. The winner will have a year to complete the film and premiere it at next year's Short Circuit Film Festival. The Top 5 have been chosen -- now YOU can watch them pitch their projects!
Yappy Hour: New Equipment Show-And-Tell
Online26 August 2020
On the last Wednesday of the month, check in with your fellow CineVic members — from home! This month we've got some NEW EQUIPMENT to show off including lights, lenses, a laptop, and more.
CineVic AGM 2020
Online23 September 2020
Attention CineVic Members! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday September 23rd at 6:00pm. Join us to celebrate our successes over the past year, provide your input, and look ahead to what’s coming up. We also encourage both new and veteran members to consider running for our Board of Directors. See you on Zoom!
CineVic’s DIGITAL Yappy Hour
Online30 September 2020
On the last Wednesday of the month, check in with your fellow CineVic members to stay connected, socialize, network, and just plain schmooze — from home! Open to current and prospective members. Join us for a lively chat.