Six weeks into our closure, we are optimistic about news that the Government of Alberta is on track to begin reopening in May. While we share concern for workers at the Cargill and JBS meat packing plants amidst outbreaks, there is good news in low hospitalization rates in Alberta and low infection rates in Edmonton. Still, it’s going to be a long path to a new normal, and we are still at risk – there are many ways that you can help us to secure a long-term future:
- Donate to our COVID-19 Emergency Support campaign on Canada Helps. Your tax-deductible donation helps to secure our place in the Garneau Theatre and in the cinema community. Donations of $100 or more, as well as Silver Screen passholders, are also eligible for Metro Cinema Society membership!
- Attend one of our Virtual Screenings. We’ve partnered with distributors to bring art house titles to you at home – 50% of the screening fee goes to us.
- Purchase passes from our online store. Our passes have no expiry and come in Adult or Student/Senior options.
- Purchase a Silver Screen Pass, which will get you single non-transferable admission to more than 800 Metro screenings each year, and some screenings by partners and renters of the Garneau.
- Amplify us on social media. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Like, comment, and share our posts. Tag us with the movies you’re watching and what you’re doing to stay busy.
- Purchase a Metro Cinema t-shirt from Print Machine, whose #HereforGood campaign helps small business in Edmonton. Our shirt features a custom design from poster favourite Borys Tarasenko – it’s the perfect fashion for self-isolating or video calls!
Your support will not only help us to continue to bring community through cinema, but it also lets us know that cinema is worth fighting for.