About

The Cape Breton Island Film Series began in February, 2003, with two sold-out screenings of BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. Since then, we’ve shown more than 230 top-notch independent films.

All screenings take place Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. sharp at the Empire Theatres Studio 10, 325 Prince Street, Sydney. We produce two, 13-week series each year. The fall season begins on the second Thursday in September; the winter-spring season begins on the third Thursday in January and runs through mid-April.

A season pass to an entire 13-week season costs $90, tax included. Single seats are $11. Students pay just $7.

The Empire Theatre is accessible. Persons in wheelchairs pay the normal fee, but an accompanying attendant is admitted without charge.

Each fall, the film series presents O What A Party, our annual benefit for L’Arche Cape Breton, This event includes a film at the usual time, followed by a dinner party with live music. Special pricing applies.

Download a list of the 190 films we’ve shown. [.pdf]