CINEMAS AND EVENTS
IITS Cinemas and Events provide professional technical support for in person, virtual and hybrid events hosted across both campuses of the University.
We manage three professional cinemas on the downtown campus that offer some of the highest quality projection equipment the city has to offer.
Our services
We host film classes for Concordia's Film Studies program, film festivals, international multi-day hybrid conferences, support all manner of internal community activities such as meetings, lecture series, Board of Governor’s, Senate, Open house and Convocation.
Our trained technicians specialize in supporting complex hybrid activities, digital and analogue projection equipment, including 4k digital cinema projection, 35 mm reel to reel and 16 mm film projection, as well as multimedia presentations, panel discussions and livestreaming.
In addition to academic support, we provide annual event planning for several high-profile events, including:
Cinemas on campus
J.A. DeSève Cinema
A 160-seat cinema with an adjacent foyer primarily used for Film Studies classes during the academic year and available to clients on the weekends and in the summer.
Sir George Williams Alumni Auditorium
A 692-seat cinema used for academic classes during the school year and available to clients on weekends and in the summer.
VA-114 Teaching Cinema
This cinema seats an audience of 94. While mainly used for teaching, cinema clubs and small festivals can reserve it outside the academic schedule.
Clients we serve
Academic
These events are hosted by faculty or students in direct support of for-credit courses with no registration or admission fees. Content should be directly linked to a syllabus. Clients must provide an applicable course code (student) and/or budget code (faculty).
Internal
These events are hosted and organized by current faculty, staff and recognized student associations with a valid university ID card, who require use of university space to conduct university-related activities.
These events are organized by faculty or staff for the regular operations of their department. Third-party (external) organizers fall under the external preferred category.
and/or
These events are organized by recognized student associations for activities related to a student group mandate. Student groups must have approved costs and provide budget code minimum five (5) business days in advance of an event, 10 business days for hybrid.
We support a variety of event types and can provide consultation (free of charge) with our technical team to guide event organizers who need technical assistance.
Organizers of major conferences/events are encouraged to contact Hospitality Concordia for event coordination services at hospitality.booking@concordia.ca.
External/Preferred
External/Preferred Users (persons, groups or organizations) who are not members of the university and who wish to rent space on campus. This includes current faculty, staff and students, alumni and retired university-employees who wish to host non-University-related activities on campus and not-for profit organizations (active NEQ required). A standard lease agreement and deposit will be required at the time of booking.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Who can use our services and when?
Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and external clients. Our services are available seven days a week during building operating hours, upon request.
See more information above about how we classify clients who request our services.
How much does it cost?
Visit each cinema venue page for a breakdown of the costs for projection services.
Visit the Virtual and Onsite technical support for a breakdown of tech support in other venues.
How do I reserve a Cinema?
Check the calendar to see upcoming availabilities in the cinemas:
To reserve the H-110 Alumni Auditorium:
- Use the MyEvents booking system
- Email hospitality.booking@concordia.ca
- Call 514-848-2424, extension 503
For Technical support or consultation
Complete a technical support request
Who can I contact with questions?
Get in touch with deseve@concordia.ca for any questions about booking any of the cinemas or technical support on campus.