Our poster sale is back and sooner than expected! We’re clearing out our overstock of theatrical movie posters, new and old. Join us during our season launch weekend for a one-day-only sale in the lobby of the Garneau on Sunday, September 10th, from 3PM to 5PM.
See what hidden gems you might discover with hundreds of posters up for sale, a mix of recent releases and older favourites all selling for $10 a piece.
Admission is free, however, it might be worth noting that those who attend our Kino Confidential: Secret Screening at 1PM will get early access to the sale.
Job Posting – Projectionist/Audio-Visual Technician Metro Cinema Society
Metro Cinema is Edmonton’s community movie house, dedicated to the presentation of film and video in many forms. We program and host a thousand events each year at the historic Garneau Theatre. We exhibit film and support live music and theatrical performances throughout the year.
Metro is seeking a projectionist/audio-visual technician to join our team in the projection booth.
The successful applicant will have professional audio-visual experience and be proficient in setting up, testing, operating, and re-configuring presentation equipment for live music and theatrical events. They will have good, working knowledge of live event production technology and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment, producing events, and liaising with clients. Experience with film editing and the adobe creative suite is not essential but would be an asset. Experience in the procedures of digital film projection is ideal, but if not then a willingness to learn is essential.
This is a part-time, ongoing position with potential for advancement. Work schedule is flexible: most of the work happens during evenings and weekends, but some daytime work is expected. We’re looking for someone for around 10-15 hours/week at $17/hour.
Cover letter and resume may be sent in confidence to director@metrocinema.org. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2023.
There are movie posters, and then there are Metro Cinema movie posters! Created by our team of dedicated, talented, and inspired volunteers, each poster used to showcase our upcoming programming is a one of a kind design worthy of being printed at theatrical scale and hung in a gallery to be admired by the masses.
And as it so happens, Metro Cinema is proud to present the opportunity to do just that…or something very close! As of Sunday August 28th at 3:30PM MST you will be able to bid on FOUR original high definition posters, sized at 24” x 36” and framed for your convenience to hang in a gallery of your own at home!
Bidding will end one day after September 9th’s Season Launch on September 10th at 12:00PM MST and all proceeds will be used as a part of our fundraising efforts for Metro’s upcoming season of programming.
It’s no surprise that the current state of inflation affects every household and business. It’s a reality that expenses are increasing, from film shipping to popcorn kernels and butter, let alone the electricity surging through the projector and onto the screen.
Metro has not updated our ticket prices in five years, and we do whatever we can to keep screenings in the Garneau affordable and accessible. We continue to offer frequent specials, including by-donation screenings and bonus content you won’t find elsewhere.
As of September 2022, Metro’s regular prices have been adjusted to the following:
Want to save some cash and support Metro in the process? Purchase a Silver Screen annual pass or Cinema Six Pack to get more value as a regular customer. You can find more details about our passes here: https://www.metrocinema.org/admission-passes/
This isn’t an easy time for anyone’s finances, and we thank you for your understanding.
We know you all love Metro Cinema and show your support by coming out to our screenings, but have you ever thought about taking a little bit of Metro home with you? We’re not talking about our tasty popcorn—although you know what? Go ahead and treat yourself. Take home a bag for later. You deserve it.
What we’re actually talking about though is the brand new merch we have in stock! If you were thinking it’s time to put some new art on your wall, change up the pins on your jacket, or add a snazzy new shirt into your wardrobe, then we’ve got you covered. You can now purchase any or all of these items from the Metro Cinema box office during evenings and weekends when we’re open for screenings.
Enamel Pins: $10
Glossy Posters (11×17): $10
T-shirts (size S–3XL): $30
Remember the days before Metro joined the 21st Century and got a digital ticket system? iykyk.
Metro Cinema offers Edmonton unique cinematic experiences that engage, entertain, and educate. We invite artists working in any aspect of visual arts—two dimensional, three dimensional, or video—to submit their work to our gallery for consideration. The Metro Gallery is located in the lobby of the historic Garneau Theatre and has multiple areas for displaying art: 2 10ft-wide wall spaces, an enclosed display case, and a projector and lobby screen. Submissions may include the use of any or all of these areas.
Metro Cinema will provide a $100.00 honorarium and Metro movie passes to each monthly artist, and offers the opportunity for artists to sell their work during their exhibition. Work accepted will generally be programmed for a one-month period and scheduled to mutual satisfaction with selected artists.
Submission Requirements:
Artist CV with current contact information
Artist statement, and bio (each max 150 words)
Image list (title, medium, date made, dimensions)
3-10 images of work proposed
All requirements must be submitted digitally (i.e. Images sent in JPEG format, word documents sent in PDF format, etc.) and should be labeled accordingly.
Guidelines:
E-mail submissions to t.rechner@metrocinema.org with the topic line Gallery Submission.
Name your JPEG files as follows: 1yourname_titleofwork, 2yourname_titleofwork, etc.
Submissions must be appropriate for all ages.
Pieces must be ready to be installed upon arrival.
Additional Information:
Wall spaces are approx. 6′ high by 10.5′ wide.
Glass fronted display area is approx. 4′ high by 4′ wide by 2′ deep. There is power and illumination in the display area.
A projector and smaller theatre screen in the lobby is also available for use.
Your artwork will be displayed for the duration of the month chosen.
Submissions accepted year round. For more information and to submit your work, e-mail t.rechner@metrocinema.org.
Metro Cinema Film Society is looking for people excited to be on its Board of Directors!
Metro Cinema is a community-based not-for-profit society devoted to creating and fostering opportunities for the exhibition of diverse, unique shared viewing experiences in Edmonton.
Metro’s governing board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, developing its vision and strategic goals, and overseeing the work of the executive director.
Every board member is expected to, at minimum, hold an executive position or chair at least one committee. Current committees include Programming, Fundraising, Volunteering, Facility Maintenance, Policy, and Recruiting. Board members are required to attend monthly board meetings, regular committee meetings, and special events at the theatre. Board members are also expected to help with Metro’s fundraising initiatives. Board membership is a volunteer position but comes with perks such as free entry to most of our screenings.
Metro’s board is currently looking for people with skill sets in the following areas:
Finance or Fundraising
Legal or Risk Management
Organizational Development or Strategic Planning
Previous board or governance experience is an asset.
Metro Cinema recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We aim to recruit and maintain a board of directors with a diverse mix of expertise, experience, skills, and backgrounds. When recruiting for board composition, we will consider applicants on merit while giving due consideration to recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, national origin, neurodiversity, and any protected characteristic. People from under-represented or marginalized communities are especially encouraged to self-identify.
If you are interested in serving on Metro’s board, please submit a statement of interest to the Executive Director (info@metrocinema.org) by June 15th. If you have any questions, we will be happy to give you a call. Please include a phone number with a statement about why you want to be on the board and what skills and experience you can bring to Metro.
The featured exhibit runs April 1-30, 2022 in Metro Gallery in the Garneau Theatre lobby.
Artist Statement
A Smokin’ 50 is a series of pop portraits celebrating some of the most influential people of the early 20th century. The thespians and artists chosen for this project were born between 1880 and 1930: within 50 years of each other. Created with palette knives, these artworks depict stars from the golden age of cinema, and some of the most renowned visual artists of that era.
Gabriela Rosende is a Chilean born, Canadian artist working from Edmonton. Her artwork is predominantly autobiographical, feminist, intersectional, and project-based. Artworks for this exhibit were created specifically for the location.
“When I was your age, television was called books…”
The stories that books tell have played a large and important role in many children’s lives, captivating their imaginations and thrilling their senses. But who says that only they can appreciate a good story(book)? This Family Day, Metro invites children and adults alike to come enjoy storytime with two very special cinema books: THE PRINCESS BRIDE and THE NEVERENDING STORY.
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The NeverEnding Story – Monday, February 21 @ 3:30PM
In honour of Black History Month, Metro Cinema is pleased to present this free curated program of Canadian shorts. Featuring three documentaries, two poetry films, and spanning four decades, this collection only touches on the true diversity of the black diaspora across the Canadian landscape. From the early black loyalist settlers in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, to the recently displaced family of Nasra’s SHEA, these films are tied through their depictions of vibrant and resilient communities, and characterized by a profound sense of interconnection.
24 Days in Brooks
Director: Dana Inkster Year: 2007 Runtime: 42 Minutes
Synopsis: Over the course of a decade Brooks, Alberta, transformed from a socially conservative, primarily white town to one of the most diverse places in Canada as immigrants and refugees flocked to find jobs at the Lakeside Packers slaughterhouse. This film is a portrait of those people working together and adapting to change through the first-ever strike at Lakeside.
Black Mother Black Daughter Directors : Sylvia Hamilton & Claire Prieto Year : 1989 Runtime : 29 minutes
Synopsis : BLACK MOTHER BLACK DAUGHTER explores the lives and experiences of black women in Nova Scotia, their contributions to the home, the church and the community and the strengths they pass on to their daughters.
Shea Director: Effy Adar Year: 2020 Runtime: 3 minutes
Synopsis: A family displaced by greed searches for a new home in a foreign place. As they explore they discover pieces of themselves; old and new. SHEA celebrates what has always remained in Black/African peoples, an innate sense of home, luxury and interconnectedness.
Sister Sorrow Directors: Daliso Mwanza and Salem Zurch Year: 2020 Runtime: 5 minutes
Synopsis: SISTER SORROW is a poem by Dwennimmen, filmed by pepper’d founders (Daliso Mwanza and Salem Zurch). This interdisciplinary poetry film was shot for the 2020 Found Festival. The project brought together elements of poetry film and music (composed by Biboye Onanuga).
We Remember Amber Valley Director: Selwyn Jacob Year: 1984 Runtime: 25 minutes
Synopsis: WE REMEMBER AMBER VALLEY is a documentary about the settling of the community of Amber Valley. In 1909, a group of 160 African American settlers led by Parson H. Sneed, a clergyman and mason settled the community. Amber Valley is about 100 miles north of Edmonton on the Athabasca River.
