“The Cinematheque is one of the hidden educational gems in Vancouver. I have been working with them for over ten years and they have proven to be a highlight of the year for myself and my students.” Film Studies Teacher (Lord Byng Secondary, Vancouver)
The Cinematheque offers interactive programs that explore film and visual media in the world around us. We believe that creative filmmaking, film appreciation, and digital literacy are best approached through fun and active learning. We value diversity and inclusion, and we centre these values in the hands-on work that we do. Bringing more than twenty years of outreach experience to our practice, we offer programs to members of the public, community organizations, and primary and secondary schools, in Metro Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, our Learning & Outreach team is working remotely with schools and community groups to facilitate a range of virtual workshops. You can view the full Cinematheque Learning & Outreach Covid-19 Safety Plan here.
Get in touch to find out more: learn@thecinematheque.ca
The Cinematheque engages students with a variety of interactive programs that promote critical thinking. Whether you are interested in facilitated film screenings, media- and digital- workshops, or filmmaking training, we can help.
A free five-day filmmaking program open to self-identified LGBT2Q+ youth aged 13–19 from anywhere in British Columbia presented in partnership with Out In Schools.
A two-week storytelling workshop blending nature and filmmaking for youth ages 14–17 presented in partnership with Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Reaching Out empowered young activists in Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) to produce and share high-quality videos aimed at making change and building networks of Allies within their local communities. Provided with mentorship from professional filmmakers from The Cinematheque and educators from Out on Screen, youth from Vancouver, Coquitlam, and Burnaby GSAs created short films and learn strategies to impact thousands of youth across the Lower Mainland. Find out more.
Focusing on the nature of Canadian identity in film and media, Constructed Canadiana Part 1 provides an interactive, and collaborative resource for anyone wishing to develop critical thinking skills in the classroom, and beyond. Access the accompanying workshop materials here.
The second part of the Constructed Canadiana study guide explores themes of "cultural comedy" and the variety of filmmaking within this vast country. Access the accompanying workshop materials here.
Focusing primarily on the representations of Canadian female filmmakers, Female Voices explores the female perspective and representation within Canadian cinema.
Indigenous Voices explores the representation of Canadian Indigenous voices in film and media, and the accompanying workshop materials provides links to a wide range of resources to further your knowledge and understanding in this area.
Want to be a director? A cameraperson? A performer? Collaborate with young artists like yourself to create a participant-led video project! Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, our camps take you from a simple idea to a short film, while you’re supported by experienced educators and filmmakers using top equipment and software. We offer Film Camps throughout the year, and will be updating this page with upcoming Camps soon.
