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Black Lives Matter
Black lives matter. Black voices matter. Black stories matter. CineVic stands in solidarity with Black communities and allies in Victoria and all over the world who are standing up to condemn systemic racism and violations of basic human rights. Our mandate of supporting artists refers not only to providing creation and exhibition resources but also…
Short Circuit 2020: That’s a wrap!
The first-ever #watchfromhome edition of Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival was a smashing success! From May 15th to 31st 2020, we showcased 30 short films from around the world in six themed programs for viewers to stream on demand. We chatted with filmmakers from Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Singapore, Japan, Washington, and Hawaii in…
CineVic Merch!
Our Spring 2019 fashion line will soon be hitting the streets. Be the first to pre-order CineVic Merch from our online store — and don’t be afraid to ask us about custom items! Check out these items and more in our online store >>
Equipment Rental Rates REDUCED
As we continue to expand our equipment inventory, we are also cutting prices! Effective February 1st 2020, CineVic Members can enjoy reduced rental rates on the following items: Black Magic Cinema Camera >> $35 $15 per day Panasonic HPX-170 Camera >> $20 FREE Canon T2i DSLR Camera >> $5 FREE GoPro Hero 2 Camera Kit >> $5 FREE Production…
Douglas Magazine article
CineVic president Darlene Tait is featured in an article in the Dec 2019 / Jan 2020 issue of Douglas Magazine, about the rapidly growing film scene in Victoria BC: The Victoria Film Industry is Gaining Traction
Raffle Prize Winners
RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in our fundraising raffle and attended Film Festivus on December 1st. A very merry time was had by all! Here are the lucky winners of all the holiday goodies: Vessel Liquor gift card + merch package Michael Korican Charelli’s gift card + cheese set Arnold Lim Pair…
New Equipment – and a workshop to show it off!
CineVic has just received our second equipment order of 2019, and we’re excited to announce another addition to our fleet of cameras: the Sony Alpha A7 III. Some specs: • 35mm full-frame image sensor • 4K video capability • Fold-out LCD touchscreen • Canon EF to Sony E lens mount adapter • Mobile, user-friendly, DSLR…
That’s a Wrap on Short Circuit 2019
Another banner year for the Short Circuit Film Festival has come and gone. We welcomed more than 20 local and visiting filmmakers attending from near and far, and garnered our largest audiences yet with a capacity crowd of over 200 for the Local Films program. And now (drum roll please) your 2019 Short Circuit and CINE⚡️SPARK…
SoundCHEK feature on our One Take Super 8 Event
Back in the day, Super 8 cameras allowed families to capture their memories… all at the click of a button. Today it has resurrected as an artistic medium, and a local film society has challenged artists to use this antiquated technology in a unique way. Steve Grebanier caught up with these filmmakers prior to the…