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To get eyes on Canadian films, indie cinemas group calls for big studios to relax their grip

CBC Canada · September 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

To get eyes on Canadian films, indie cinemas group calls for big studios to relax their grip

An industry group that represents independent cinemas across the country says its members already bring in the majority of box office revenue for Canadian films - but that they need help to get even more eyeballs on homegrown content.

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To get eyes on Canadian films, indie cinemas group calls for big studios to relax their grip

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