Call for Gallery Submissions 2022/2023
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: […]
Metro Cinema Board of Directors Opportunity
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, […]
On Family Day, come enjoy storytime!
“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 […]
Black History Month – Canadian Shorts
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, […]
Raquel Welch, I Presume?
Did you know that some of the programming at Metro Cinema is done by community members? Every year we open up a call for submissions to the public where patrons can send us their curated ideas for screenings (it can be anything from a double bill, to an event, to a monthly series), and then […]
December 23 – Update
Throughout Covid-19, Metro Cinema has worked very hard and been very lucky to avoid any known cases associated with our staff or patrons. Unfortunately, one of Metro’s staff members tested positive for Covid-19 on December 23. This staff member is experiencing mild symptoms and is now resting and isolating at home. While this person […]
Metro Season Launch 50/50 Raffle
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who supported Metro through our raffle. The winner has been contacted. Congratulations to Kyle O! Metro Cinema is excited to announce our Season Launch 50/50 Fundraiser! Funds raised by this raffle will help us continue to bring Edmonton the very best indie, new release, local, and classic films! […]
Job Posting – Programming Manager
Job Posting – Programming Manager 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. We are dedicated to the presentation of film and video in many forms, hosting a thousand events each year in the historic Garneau Theatre. Metro […]
Halloween Colouring Contest
Happy Halloween! It’s time for another round of Metro’s all-ages colouring contest! Take your pick of these beautiful colouring pages created by Metro’s fabulous volunteer designers, and dig out your crayons, markers, digital art, or your favourite art supplies. Download colouring pages here A jury of Metro’s staff and board will choose a winner in […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
After many conversations with our staff, board, and community, Metro Cinema has made the decision to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result (within 72 hours) for all customers, staff, and volunteers over 12 years of age. We have the utmost respect for your privacy, and we are following the lead of […]