CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers

CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers CineVic is an artist-run society supporting Victoria’s film, video, and media artists with accessi

CineVic acknowledges and respects the long and continuing history of the Lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, as well as the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nation, on whose traditional and unceded territory we carry out our creative activities.

🍿Open Screen🍿Presented by CineVic and Haus of OwlFriday August 28th 2026Doors Open @ 6:30pmScreening @ 7:00pmHaus of Owl...
08/14/2026

🍿Open Screen🍿Presented by CineVic and Haus of Owl

Friday August 28th 2026
Doors Open @ 6:30pm
Screening @ 7:00pm
Haus of Owl Dream Lounge (780 Blanshard Street)

Come to the Haus of Owl Dream Lounge for an Open Screen where Victoria’s local filmmakers, musicians, and video art creators gather to share and celebrate their work!

Open Screen is an opportunity for local filmmakers and community members to screen their films on a wall-to-wall projector. We’ll have snacks, shows, and Q&A segments with the filmmakers throughout the night.

Whether you’re premiering a new project, sharing a passion piece, or coming to enjoy the work of fellow creators, Open Screen is a place for connection, inspiration, and community support for local artists.

Want to screen your film, music video, or video art piece? Send your project (10 minutes or less) to [email protected] to have it scheduled for our show on August 28th. The first 8 films submitted will have first priority to be screened, and any projects submitted after these 8 will be waitlisted for screening as time allows. Each participant will get a chance for a quick Q&A to share any insight into the creation of their film.

$10 tickets, or free admission for members of Haus of Owl and CineVic. HOO members log in to claim your free ticket, and CineVic members email [email protected] to RSVP.

🎟️Tickets and more info: https://cinevic.ca/event/open-screen-w-cinevic-haus-of-owl-2026-08-28/

New gear up now on the CineVic website:⭐️Vintage Canon Cine-Mod Lenses⭐️Camera Assistant Bags⭐️Aputure Storm 400X Light⭐...
07/23/2026

New gear up now on the CineVic website:
⭐️Vintage Canon Cine-Mod Lenses
⭐️Camera Assistant Bags
⭐️Aputure Storm 400X Light
⭐️Amaran PT2c And PT4c Single Tube Ligths
⭐️Sennheiser EW-DP ENG Lav Mic
⭐️Innovativ Camera And Monitor Mount Systems
⭐️Nano-X Gold Mount Batteries And Charger
⭐️Shape L-Mount Batteries
⭐️Bolex H16 Reflex Camera With Lenses
⭐️Podcast Kit
Come check out all the gear live and in action at our upcoming show and tell, Wednesday July 29th at 6pm.

Hope to see you there! ✨

https://cinevic.ca/membership/new-gear-alert/

Our second Presenter series is looking like an absolute blast! Here is a sneak peak behind the scenes at 2 of our teams ...
07/03/2026

Our second Presenter series is looking like an absolute blast! Here is a sneak peak behind the scenes at 2 of our teams projects. Come see what all 5 teams have made next week! 🎭 Tickets here >> https://cinevic.tickit.ca/events/35164

Get your tickets for CineVic’s Presenter Series – Art for Art’s Sake: Summer Sci-Fi EditionA focus on creating, showcasi...
07/03/2026

Get your tickets for CineVic’s Presenter Series – Art for Art’s Sake: Summer Sci-Fi Edition

A focus on creating, showcasing and learning for the fun of it. Join us for the screening of newly created, short sci-fi films made by local participants. Eight filmmakers have signed up and are currently hard at work creating their movie magic. On July 8th, each filmmaker will have 10 minutes to present their work, followed by a short Q&A and sharing some stories about their process.

Wednesday July 8, 2026
Doors: 6:00pm
Show starts: 7:00pm
The Roxy Theatre – 2657 Quadra Street

Tickets are pay-what-you-choose, minimum $10. Click the ticket price on the checkout screen to increase the amount if you are feeling generous! CineVic Members: Enter Promo Code after hitting the checkout button (check your inbox for the code that was sent out in June).

Tickets will also be available at the door. Please note this event is 19+. Films are unrated. A $1 screening membership is included in the ticket price.

TICKETS >> https://cinevic.tickit.ca/events/35164

05/20/2026

Fun recap of our jam-packed INDIE+INDUSTRY day at Short Circuit Film Festival on May 2nd. Brunch buffet with inspiring skyline views of Victoria, 3 panels with 10 guest speakers, and a super energetic cohort of filmmakers! Thanks again to our panelists, volunteers, participants, and of course for the awesome venue and all the delicious food.

Gratitude to our partners, sponsors, funders, and panelists: .council

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05/17/2026

Still “reeling” from the awesome closing night of Short Circuit Film Festival on May 2nd, which also marked the end of a whirlwind screening tour across the island.

The popcorn was poppin’ at , and kicked off the night with some blues harmonica. We showcased 11 local short docs and dramas with so many filmmakers in attendance for the post-screening Q&As, then wrapped it all up with pizza from . Much love to our super special community of indie film lovers who joined us for another year of Short Circuit!

Kudos to the filmmakers: .morash .f.lee .13

Gratitude to our partners, sponsors, and funders: .council

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05/16/2026

What a blast at the opening night of our 14th annual Short Circuit Film Festival on May 1st - definitely one to remember!

We rolled out our red carpet runway, and brought together filmmakers and festival attendees at for an opening party to kick off the festivities.

On the big screen we showcased a mix of genre-bending short documentaries, animations, comedies, and even some sci-fi and suspense. All short films originating from our local islands region!

The stage was full of storytellers for two engaging Q&As, and the conversation continued into the night. Kudos to our filmmakers: @ .art .jpg

And that was just night one!

Gratitude to our partners, sponsors, and funders: .council

Just two weeks ago we wrapped up the Short Circuit Film Festival 2026 Vancouver Island Tour — we just couldn’t have done...
05/15/2026

Just two weeks ago we wrapped up the Short Circuit Film Festival 2026 Vancouver Island Tour — we just couldn’t have done it without all of the incredible filmmakers, engaged audiences, inspiring speakers, and supportive partners and sponsors. Enjoy some photos from all the festivities, and many many more in our Flickr album (link in bio).

See you at the next one! 🎬🌟♥️

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Register now for the One Take Super 8 and make your own short analogue film this summer!Sign up for a chance to particip...
05/14/2026

Register now for the One Take Super 8 and make your own short analogue film this summer!

Sign up for a chance to participate in Victoria’s local edition of a worldwide initiative that invites community-driven film creation, and provides a screening opportunity for anyone from curious newbies to professional filmmakers — or those feeling nostalgic for the grainy “home movies” of decades past.

Spots are limited for this fun, non-competitive event that lets you make your own 3-minute movie, created on actual celluloid film! No experience necessary. Participants are given a single film cartridge, and access to a Super 8 camera from CineVic for one week over the summer. In September all the films are sent away for processing, and in October they’ll premiere at a local screening.

Registration Deadline:
Monday June 1st 2026 @ 11:59pm

More info & registration at https://cinevic.ca/event/one-take-super-8-registration-2026-06-01/

>> What is the One Take Super 8?
Super 8 film took the world by storm in the mid-20th century as the first handheld motion picture recording medium, and today the resurgent format remains an analogue escape from our digital world. The One Take Super 8 was started in the year 2000 in Regina, Saskatchewan — since then it has inspired the creation and screening of thousands of films in dozens of international locations. CineVic proudly brings the OTS8 back again for our 7th edition on Vancouver Island.

>> What does “one take” mean?
• You may choose to film your movie in one continuous shot, or plan it all out scene-by-scene, or simply record a collage of images.
• No editing and no re-takes. If you film it, we see it, all in the same order it was shot.
• No peeking – you will see your finished film for the first time along with the audience at the screening!

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