Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club
Local Filmmaker Showcase
Date/Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1:30 – 3pm (Doors at 1pm)
Location: Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association — 111 Riverfront Ave. SW
Cost: Admission is free
For more information and to RSVP visit chinatownpopupmovieclub.com.
Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club is excited to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year with a local filmmaker showcase including the world premiere of Ginger Beef’s latest music video TAKEOUT! Also included in this shorts package is a documentary about Calgary’s Chinatown in the early 1970’s that will be screened in its original 16mm format by Joe Kelly, a beautiful animation about the memory of grandfathers, and a documentary about a Calgary Chinese Orchestra project made during the pandemic, that involved over 70 musicians from all around the world. After the shorts program, there will be a Q&A with the local filmmakers in attendance!
This screening was made possible by the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) and EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society.
About the Venue
The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association (CCECA) is a non-profit social service organization located in the heart of Calgary’s Chinatown. It has been serving Chinese seniors citywide since 1985. It provides a great variety of services and programs including social services, community support, health services and more. Its current membership exceeds 2,000 members.
Abut Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club
Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club is an event series that shares knowledge about Chinese culture through cinema, while showcasing unique spaces in Calgary’s Chinatown. We want you to come visit Chinatown, have fun, make memories and feel a sense of belonging.
For more information, visit chinatownpopupmovieclub.com.
