In the spirit of launching our 2025/2026 Season on September 12th, we are fundraising for our upcoming programming year!
Funds from this campaign will help us continue to bring Edmonton and our community the very best selection of new releases, new restorations, 35mm film prints, genre, local, classic gems, and live performances you can’t find anywhere else.This is your chance to make 2025/2026 our best season yet and you might even have a hand in selecting which films we will play…
Have you ever wanted to curate a full day of your favourite movies at your local cinema? Have you ever been curious about why we pick the films we do and how they end up on our screen? Do you want to become a Metro Cinema certified programmer, if even for a day? Our Season Launch Fundraising Campaign may be just the thing to provide you with such an opportunity!
For every $25 donated to our campaign, you receive a charitable tax receipt and one entry into our draw to become “Programmer for a Day”—programming an entire day’s worth of film selections screened for the public. Our last Programmer for a Day winner selected Ladyhawke, The Visitor, Shaun of the Dead, and Hot Fuzz. Increase your chances by donating $50 for two entries, $75 for three, $100 for four or more!
The campaign runs until September 30th. If selected on October 1st, you’ll become our honorary collaborator for four screenings, a full day’s worth of programming, choosing four films you’d like to see on the big screen. Working directly with our Programming Manager, you’ll pick the flicks, bringing your vision of cinema magic to the big screen at the Garneau.
DONATE TO OUR FALL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Additional Rules:
Some restrictions apply. Film choices and screening dates are subject to availability and Metro Cinema approval. No purchase necessary. To enter the draw you can also submit a1500 word essay on your favourite film and receive one entry slip for the “Programmer for a Day” draw. A PDF copy of your essay can be submitted to info@metrocinema.org
And that’s not all!
Our second fundraising option is an online poster auction where you could become the owner of one of four 24″x36″ originally designed posters from some of Metro Cinema’s incredible design volunteers: Eraserhead by Nicole Fitzpatrick, Flow by Lucas Paterson, In the Mood for Love by Jan Xu, or Se7en by Matt Mendes.
Starting at 12PM MST on Sunday August 31st, you will be able to bid on these original posters! Bidding will end September 21st at 11PM MST.
