a cinematheque in Waterloo

[kmcguirk at uwaterloo.ca]

Dear Colleagues:

Cinematheque Waterloo (www.cinemathequewaterloo.org) is a new cultural
initiative launching this fall that aims to promote an understanding  
and appreciation of films in the Waterloo Region. Its creators (a  
couple of staff members at CIGI), supported by others in the community  
(including myself), conceived this project to inspire and promote film  
appreciation and culture. Movies are accessible at movie theatres, on  
DVD and online; however, film as a creative art form and cultural  
phenomenon, as well as "an evening at the theatre," have been lost in  
the widespread dissemination of mainstream cinema. Cinematheque  
Waterloo aims to recapture the essence of film with this unique  
initiative.

The first event will take place on October 10th at the Princess  
Cinema. Cinematheque Waterloo will be sponsoring a showing of The  
Glass Box, a film produced by local director Matt Finlin (featued in  
an article in The Record this week). He will also be present during  
the showing to answer any questions the audience may have about his  
work.

The first series will begin in November, featuring films from the  
French New Wave period.

If you are interested in the arts of film, please consider becoming a  
member to assist in the long-term sustainability of the project.  
Membership is $60 / year and includes:

      * Access to all regular Cinematheque Waterloo screenings
      * Access to all sponsored/special Cinematheque Waterloo screenings
(This Includes The Glass Box, $8.00)
      * Includes standard membership to the Princess Twin and Princess
Cinema ($10.00 value) | benefits
      * Acknowledgement in the programme guide / website / annual reports
      * Discounts at select retailers and businesses

The upcoming fall film schedule is online at  
www.cinemathequewaterloo.org. Memberships can be purchased at the  
website and at the Princess Cinema.

The success of the inaugural season will be largely dependent on  
funding and members. If you know anyone in the Waterloo area who may  
have an interest in film please take a moment to let them know about  
Cinematheque Waterloo. If you are teaching courses in film or that  
touch on film and cultural history please consider sharing information  
about the Cinematheque with your students.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at  
info at cinemathequewaterloo.org. You may also write to me at  
kmcguirk at uwaterloo.ca.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Kevin McGuirk


Kevin McGuirk
Associate Professor
Department of English Language and Literature
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3G1
(519) 888-4567 x32419