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Free Cinematography and Hand-Processing Workshop

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Kootenay Moving Pictures in partnership with the Capitol Theatre in Nelson and Vancouver’s Echo Park Center North are pleased to offer a celluloid weekend including a free cinematography and hand-processing workshop in Nelson on Friday, June 7th! Friday June 7, 1-5pm Cinematography and hand processing workshop, free Meet at the Capitol Theatre at 1pm where […]

Free

Live Music + 16mm Film Screening

Former Japanese United Church 212 7th Ave, New Denver

Kootenay Moving Pictures in partnership with Vancouver’s Echo Park Center North are pleased to offer a free community event at the former Japanese United Church in New Denver!!   Sunday June 9 Free screening with music & bingo, bring your own snacks former Japanese United Church, 212 7th Ave Doors 7pm, Music 7:30, Screening 8pm […]

Free

‘Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays’ exhibition opening

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

The history of communal living is the subject of Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays, the latest history exhibition at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, which opens Friday, July 5 at 7pm and runs through September 28. Utopia Unveiled features artifacts, photographs, and stories from the Shawn Lamb Archives and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, as well […]

Free

The Quiet Girl

64 Deer Park Ave 64 Deer Park Ave, Kimberley, BC

‘Witness Blanket’ closing ceremony

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

The Witness Blanket closes this Friday, September 20 at the Nelson Museum. This FREE event is open to the public, and will feature a screening of the 8-minute version of the documentary, as well as jingle dancers and speakers. The event starts at 6 pm and seating will be limited.

Free

STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival

Nelson Civic Theatre 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, BC, Canada

In 2023, the STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival debuted, exploring the film industry's "Colonial Gaze" and immersing audiences in authentic Indigenous narratives. Thomas King's words, "The truth about stories, is that's all we are," underscored the festival's emphasis on the profound impact of storytelling, particularly on youth. The festival's design draws inspiration from the Medicine Wheel, […]

SPECIAL FILM SCREENING: Snk̛míp Dig Deeper

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is proud to present an Autonomous Sinixt and Valhalla Foundation for Ecology production, Snk̛míp Dig Deeper on Thursday, October 3rd at the Rossland Museum. This event is open by donation (suggested $12-$15), with proceeds after costs going to support the efforts of the Autonomous Sinixt. Register for the showing […]

$12

SHADOWPLAY: A Night of Dark Music

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join duo CLOAK & DAGGER and their comrade JAKOB with special guest MRAKI for a spectral second installment of SHADOWPLAY Saturday October 12th at the Oxygen Art Centre. This dark music event takes its name from the iconic track off of Joy Division’s debut album Unknown Pleasures. The band’s intervention in 1979 was a game […]

$20

8th Annual Kimberley Horror Fest

10 Boundary Street 10 Boundary Street, Kimberley

Kimberley Horror Fest was founded in 2017 by Chantel Delaney and Natalie Skokan. It is a growing short film festival open to all experience levels. Schedule 7 PM: Doors 7:30 PM: Ceremony & Films Guests will receive a complimentary welcome beverage sponsored by Over Time Beer Works 9 PM: Cocktails & Creepy Canapes Brought to […]

Fernie Ski & Board Film Fest

Knox on 2nd Ave 201 2 Ave, Fernie, BC, BC, Canada

The Fernie Ski & Board Film Fest celebrates the upcoming winter season and will be live at the Knox on 2nd on Saturday, November 9th! This is Fernie’s unofficial launch to the snow season as skiers and boarders gather to get their powder stoke happening by watching the season’s best ski and board films. Saturday, […]

11TH WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Columbia Valley Centre 646 4 Street, Invermere, BC

An epic night of 12 films from around the world. Sharing stories that ignite your passion for our planet and for positive change. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Wildsight Invermere’s annual fundraiser and, truly, the most awesome Columbia Valley grassroots gathering of the year! It’s one BIG night of shared food, drink, story telling, films […]

Silents, Please!

The Langham 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, Canada

? The Langham 50th Series Presents: Silents, Please! ? Step back in time and enjoy a classic movie night with Silents, Please! at The Langham! Join us on November 16th, 2024, for an unforgettable evening of vintage entertainment. Doors open at 6 PM with a wine tasting to kick off the festivities, followed by the show at […]

$20