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August 2020
Drive-in Cinema in Sechelt
Aug 28 & 29. FortisBC presents Fresh Air Cinema in Hackett Park, Sechelt. Aug 28 watch E.T. The Extra-Terrestial (1982) on a 4-story screen. Gates open 7:20pm movie begins at 8:20pm. Aug 29 watch Jaws (1975) Suggested minimum donation amount is $30 per car but PLEASE only donate if you can. Tickets are per car, not per person! Tickets are limited to 50 cars per film and purchases at the gate will not be allowed. Social Distancing rules MUST be…
Find out more »Drive-in Cinema in Sechelt
Aug 28 & 29. FortisBC presents Fresh Air Cinema in Hackett Park, Sechelt. Aug 28 watch E.T. The Extra-Terrestial (1982) on a 4-story screen. Gates open 7:20pm movie begins at 8:20pm. Aug 29 watch Jaws (1975) Suggested minimum donation amount is $30 per car but PLEASE only donate if you can. Tickets are per car, not per person! Tickets are limited to 50 cars per film and purchases at the gate will not be allowed. Social Distancing rules MUST be…
Find out more »First Indigenous Online Film Festival
For the first time, Vision Maker Media will be hosting an online, five-week-long celebration of American Indian, Alaska Native and worldwide Indigenous films from August 31 - October 5, 2020. Sign up for updates on films, Q&A's, prizes and more! http://ow.ly/ZqFD50AvlJi
Find out more »September 2020
Online Film Festival
2020 Canadian Labour International Film Festival hosted by SC Labour Council presents a four film package for in home screening Sunday, September 6 from 4 to 9:30 pm. These films are FREE and everyone is invited. The featured films are: The Ballard of John Henry (50 minute documentary from the US) Trailer Tickets I Another: An Experience in Labour Justice (58 minute documentary from Brazil) Trailer Tickets KAR (8 min documentary from Canada, Director Sahar Golshan) and other short films Description Tickets A package of…
Find out more »Film: The Future of Birds
5pm showing & 7pm showing. NOTE: limited seating in bubbles of 2 or 3 people, MASKS MANDATORY and strict physical distancing rules in place. With the loss of global biodiversity and climate change in mind, the world`s best ornithologists are understanding how important birds are for ecosystems and economies. In this documentary, you will discover recent research conclusions with scientists and ornithologists from BC and around the planet. You will share the passion and the love of birders and admire the most elegant…
Find out more »October 2020
Kids Movie
EXCITING NEWS!! We have added a movie to be played in the hall and opened up the outdoor candy hunt to everyone for FREE. Kids under 8 need to be chaperoned please. There are still 10 spots available to have a Professional family Halloween photo Here is the link to book your spot: https://bookedin.com/book/rcca Covid protocol will be strictly followed Sponsored by RCCA, London Drugs, IGA and Canadian Tire.
Find out more »The Rocky Horror Picture Dinner Show
Limited seating! We are only selling 40 tickets so everyone can enjoy the evening safely! Prize for Best 'In-Character' Costume. Movie starts at 6:00pm. Tickets $30 (includes 3 course meal, participation kit & free ticket for Super Door Prize Draw)
Find out more »November 2020
Dinner and a Movie: West Side Story
3 course Puerto Rican inspired dinner. Limited Seating. Reserve Early 604.883.9542
Find out more »December 2020
PR – Powell River Film Festival AGM
The Powell River Film Society, presenters of the Powell River Film Festival, Youth Festival, and Patricia Theatre Forever Campaign, invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting. This year's meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to attend the meeting, please email info@prfilmfestival.ca and a link will be sent to you shortly before the AGM date.
Find out more »February 2021
PR – Powell River Film Festival (PRFF) Adventures In Film Camp for Youth
Mar 4 - 7, 2021. For youth aged 15-24. Covid-19 Safety in place. Early Bird rates before Jan 15 This immersive educational experience explores the many facets of the filmmaking process – inspiring storytellers of the future to develop their creative, critical, and collaborative skills. It’s the core learning experience of our PRFF Youth Festival. Learn all the detail https://www.prfilmfestival.ca/adventures-in-film-camp/
Find out more »PRFF 2021 – 20th Annual Film Festival
February 5 – 16, 2021. This year’s 20th PRFF is all online! It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Powell River Film Festival and the first online. PRFF is Powell River’s preeminent winter festival. There’s no better time to settle in with a community of curious minds, dig into a bucket of popcorn, and be immersed in the bright light of the cinematic art form. For 2021, we continue to bring the best of international, Canadian, and locally produced films to…
Find out more »March 2021
PR – Powell River Film Festival Adventures in Film Camp for Youth
Mar 4 - 7, 2021 This immersive educational experience explores the many facets of the filmmaking process – inspiring storytellers of the future to develop their creative, critical, and collaborative skills. It’s the core learning experience of our PRFF Youth Festival. More details https://www.prfilmfestival.ca/adventures-in-film-camp/
Find out more »PR – International Women’s Day film and panel discussion/The Least We Can Do
You can screen Moira Simpson’s film, The Least We Can Do, made with members of the Women Refugees Advocacy Project, for free on the PRFF Eventive site March 6 - 9th. A discussion about the situation of Yazidi women and girl survivors of ISIS both in Canada and Iraq will be held on March 8 at 1pm on Eventive and Zoom. Sponsored by Powell River Film Festival and Powell River Council for Arts and Culture. https://watch.eventive.org/iwd2021 More info here
Find out more »Gibsons Library Movie Club: ‘Miss Representation’
What is a movie club you ask? It’s just like a book club, but with a movie instead of a book. It is super easy to take part. Watch the selected movie at your convenience. This month, our Movie Club is discussing Miss Representation – Jennifer Siebel Newsom. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.…
Find out more »Screening of film ‘Happy Face’ with actor David Roche
... Stan is trying to understand how it feels to be different. His home life is changing as his mother struggles with her own disfigurement from an aggressive cancer. Powerless over his mom’s despair of her now imperfect body, Stan infiltrates a therapy group as one of their own. In the end, Stan must exceed his own limitations to find his imperfect place in the world. To join the (free) event click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87376279305?pwd=UWppVWRNbEVMREovUFIyTzAwWTV4UT09 or enter the meeting ID 873 7627…
Find out more »April 2021
Opportunity: NFB Filmaker Assistant Program Call for Applicants
Deadline April 15. The program is meant to financially support emerging filmmakers throughout the region as they begin their careers in the industry as creators. In effect, FAP is a program with the singular purpose of helping to create, encourage and inspire the next generation of storytellers in British Columbia and Yukon. In addition to this support, the FAP also provides an ideal avenue for emerging filmmakers to develop a profile and relationship with the NFB. Click here for all the…
Find out more »Capilano Universe Lecture Series: Rise and rise of Indigenous cinema around the world
How did we get from being portrayed as “savages” to award-winning Indigenous storytelling? Who were the movers and shakers who paved the way? Grab your popcorn to join David Geary and a special guest. For the longest time the movies cast Indigenous People as racist stereotypes and exotic set-dressing. The endless stream of white saviours and cultural appropriation lead to calls for “Nothing about us without us” from the Indigenous community.
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