Our Mission

* To provide facilities for the production of independent, non-sponsored film.

* To assist in the production, distribution and exhibition of independent films, having educational and cultural benefit to the community.

* To facilitate public participation in the development of Canadian cultural policy through discussion, research and submissions.

* To support and arrange public exhibitions and workshops aimed at increasing film awareness and knowledge.

* To encourage the growth of film analysis.

* To liaise with local, provincial and national organizations and societies in the furtherance of the above purposes.

About CINEWORKS INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS SOCIETY

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society was formed to promote and encourage the production, distribution, and exhibition of independent film in British Columbia. Functioning as a production co-operative, Cineworks provides its members with the production and post-production equipment, facilities, information, related support structures, and environment necessary for independent filmmaking.

The society also offers member services and programming initiatives in the form of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops and seminars with visiting filmmakers, an active website, a monthly newsletter, and the programming of independent Canadian films. Cineworks arranges and presents public exhibitions and discussions aimed at increasing film awareness and knowledge and encouraging a growth of film analysis.