Join us for a panel workshop on the essentials of being a film and content Producer.
Thursday November 26, 2026
Submit your film to the 15th annual Short Circuit Film Festival
Submission deadlines:
Early Deadline – December 1, 2026
Late Deadline – February 1, 2027
NEW GEAR ALERT
CineVic has a new haul of equipment for all your filmmaking needs. Check out all the additions to our Lighting, Lenses, Camera Accessories, Analog, Sound and Grip items.
What We Offer
Membership
CineVic Membership is open to anyone interested in the art and craft of filmmaking. Members enjoy reduced rates on equipment rentals, discounts on workshops, networking & volunteer opportunities, and more.
Equipment
CineVic has the gear for your
🎥 indie film
🎨 media art
▶ viral video
🎬 web series
🖼️ documentary
Join up to get member rates!
Programming
Create your projects in Super 8mm, 16mm, HD, 4K, and 8K formats. Participate in workshops and creation programs. Apply for professional development and exhibition opportunities. Attend screenings, artist talks, and networking events.
CineVic is proud to be the primary supplier of RED Digital Cinema rentals on Vancouver Island. Meet our fleet of cameras:
We also have lenses, lighting, grip, sound, and locations gear for all your filmmaking needs!
Check out some photos from our recent One Take Super 8 screenings in October 2026.
Check out some photos from our recent Short Circuit Film Festival - Vancouver Island Tour in April & May 2026.
#SETLIFE
Instagram collabs with CineVic Members
Did you know that CineVic has a collection of over 200 movie titles on 16mm celluloid film, donated to us over the past 30+ years from the NFB, universities, libraries, and filmmakers?
Latest News
New Gear Alert!
We have a HAUL of new gear now ready for rental! Check out the additions to our collection below. Canon Cine-Mod Lenses A set of vintage custom lenses acquired from…
Membership Fees Adjustment
* Please Note * New membership fees effective March 1st 2026: Discounted price to join with volunteer hours / Renewal price: Community Membership • $30 plus 1 volunteer hour General Membership…
Lower Prices on Equipment and Insurance
Please note the following LOWER PRICES on equipment items and insurance are effective January 1st 2026. Listed below are the new member rates (see individual item pages for non-member rates).…
Video Gallery
Sit back and enjoy some amazing work by CineVic members past and present.
We Came From The Sea
2021 10:30 minutes Directed by Jeremy Lutter Einar is an addict, recently abandoned by his wife and five year-old daughter. As he fights to go clean in their oceanside…
The Dog – A Rapidly Condensed Guide to Treading Water
2024 14:20 minutes Directed by Michael Makaroff An underwriter recounts his career in body part insurance sales in an attempt to affirm his life choices.
on departure
2023 3:00 minutes Directed by Lee Ingram During a farewell visit to a special spot on the territories of Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nations, Lee recalls memories of rest…
The Ballad of Sloth Shot
2025 19:51 minutes Directed by Simon Rasmussen A sharp-shooting cowgirl must stop a time-travelling supervillain from destroying her town.
Wormies
2023 19:48 minutes Directed by Octavian Kaul In 1980s suburbia, a distant family is forced to come together when the hottest new toy, a cute aquatic pet, mutates into…
‘Til Death Do Us Part
2025 3:30 minutes Directed by My-Le Vu My-Le Vu is a writer and filmmaker passionate about stories of identity, belonging, and grief. “‘Til Death Do Us Part” contemplates how…
LOW ALAMODE – TERROR (Official Music Video)
2024 3:20 minutes Directed by Brodie Calis LOW ALAMODE – TERROR (Official Music Video). Created for CineVic’s 2024 One Take Super 8 event.
The Door Between Worlds (Captioned Version)
2020 7:16 minutes Directed by Sarah Nicole Faucher Cast out from one world, Aithne must find another. But before going through the door between worlds, she must face the…
The Way Back Home
2024 3:20 minutes Directed by My-Le Vu My-Le Vu (she/her) is a second-generation Vietnamese screenwriter. “The Way Back Home” is a love letter to the neighbourhood she grew up…
Chicken Surprise
2025 32:50 minutes Directed by Connor Nyhan Carter is a shy video rental store clerk. On his way home, he buys a packaged meal of chicken fingers from the…
200 Seconds on Scafe Hill
2024 3:20 minutes Directed by Nick Noble Due to a scheduling mixup, I ended up only having a single evening to plan and shoot my film. I lugged the…
Topaz Skate Park on Super 8
2023 3:33 minutes Directed by Tyson Laidler Experimental attempt to mount a super 8 camera onto a DJI Ronin. Shot at the new Topaz Skate Park with an old…
TWO (Official Music Video)
2024 2:16 minutes Directed by Shiraz Higgins bbno$ – two (official music video)
The Sound of a Pandemic
2025 41:50 minutes Directed by Joseph Boutilier Just a few years into his musical education, composer Camilo Aybar tackles his first symphony: a sprawling reflection of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Ace Venturers
2024 3:26 minutes Directed by Ali Tahmasebi For more than 4 years, I have been part of a group of volleyball players that play every weekend during the summer…
It Still Keeps Happening
2025 3:20 minutes Directed by Margaret Gwyn Margaret has been roping people into putting on shows since her preschool days. Big thanks to her friends for going along with…
Membership
All of our programming is open to the public. CineVic Members enjoy benefits such as networking and volunteer opportunities, plus discounts on workshops, programs, equipment rentals, and more!
