ShowCanada 2019
About ShowCanada
ShowCanada is the only film industry convention in Canada that brings together all sectors of the industry from across Canada and the US. For three days, delegates will gather for screenings, informational seminars, and networking opportunities.
For more information on promotional and sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
About Kelowna
Nestled within a majestic range of mountains, Kelowna is a uniquely beautiful sanctuary filled with pristine lakes, rich gardens, beaches and vineyards. Stretching along Kelowna is beautiful Okanagan Lake. The lake sustains several diverse communities along the corridor known as the Okanagan Valley. Boasting long warm summers and short mild winters, the city of Kelowna is the transportation, business and service hub of the valley.
2019 Registration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SHOWCANADA 2019
* The registration fee does not include accommodations. Online hotel reservations can be made by visiting the Hotel Page.
REGISTRATION FEES
| GST 5% | Total | ||
| MTAC Members and ShowCanada Sponsors | $975.00 | $48.75 | $1,023.75 |
| Early Bird (register by February 28, 2019) | $975.00 | $48.75 | $1,023.75 |
| General | $1,100.00 | $55.00 | $1,155.00 |
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
| GST 5% | Total | ||
| MTAC Members and ShowCanada Sponsors | $1,225.00 | $61.25 | $1,286.25 |
| General | $1,350.00 | $67.50 | $1,417.50 |
Day Passes can be bought for $450/day upon availability.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations cancelled prior to April 1st, 2019 are eligible for a full refund, less $150.00 cancellation fee.
Cancellations received on or after April 1st, 2019 are not eligible for a refund.
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Schedule
More information coming soon
Hotel
This year we will be based at the Delta Okanagan, with additional rooms available at The Royal Anne Hotel which is a short five-minute walk to the Delta. Please read instructions on how to reserve your room carefully before making your booking.
The Delta Okanagan
1310 Water Street, Kelowna
There are a variety of rooms available ranging from Standard to Suites. Also, this year there is the option for one-bedroom condos with a full kitchen, as well as two-bedroom condos with kitchen and two full bathrooms. If there are more than two people in your party this is a great option!
Standard Room – $254.00
Club Room King – $329.00
One Bedroom Tower Condo – $454.00
Two Bedroom Tower Condo – $554.00
To reserve a room within the ShowCanada block you MUST follow this link:
Book your group rate for ShowCanada 2019
Book your group rate for ShowCanada 2019 Condo Units
Reservations must be made by May 1, 2019 after which any rooms within the ShowCanada block will be let go.
All applicable taxes will be added to the prices above.
The Royal Anne Hotel
348 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna
Classic and Premium Rooms – $189.00
Executive Suites – $219.00
Reservations MUST be made by calling the following number and quoting ShowCanada 2019 (on-line and website reservations will not guarantee this rate): 1-877-811-3400
The cut-off date for reservations is April 2, 2019 after which any rooms within the ShowCanada block will be let go.
All applicable taxes will be added to the prices above.
NOTE: Both hotels offer free shuttle service from the airport to their properties.
Awards
How to Enter:
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY
NEW THIS YEAR! All entrants must complete the on-line submission form found here.
You must include a full description of your promotion to be considered.
Supporting materials (photos, video) can be uploaded directly through the submission form; however, if you prefer to send via mail/courier, materials can also be sent directly to the address below.
ShowCanada 2019
80 St. Leonard’s Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4N 1K3
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Please refer to the guidelines and judging criteria set out in the description of the award category for which you are entering.
The description of your promotion should clearly address all the points laid out in the category guideline.
Please be as detailed as possible and we encourage you to include photographs and/or video to further support your entry.
DEADLINE
All entries must be received no later than MARCH 8, 2019.
QUESTIONS/MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please email info@showcanada.ca
New 2019 Showmanship Award Categories
EUGENE AMODEO SHOWMANSHIP AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM PROMOTION
DESCRIPTION: This award is presented to up to three of the year’s best film promotions. For wide blockbusters or limited releases, theatres are recognized for excellence in promoting a single film both within their theatre and within their community.
CRITERIA: Submissions must detail all promotional elements and highlight the results of an initiative to promote a single film. Complete entries will include objectives, targets and results from conception to completion of the project.
Photos/video and detailed accounts of specific activities must be well documented and illustrated in each submission. Promotions will be judged on the following criteria:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Lobby & In-Theatre Promotion: 35%
- Lobby Display/Decorations/Costumes
- Concession Tie-in
- On-site events/Activities
- Pre-Release Date Promotion
Retail & Community Outreach: 20%
- Community Event Participation
- Bounce Back
- Charitable Tie-in
Promotion & Communication: 20%
- Media – Newspaper/Radio/TV/Digital
- Social Media
- Newsletters/Flyers
- Publicity
Uniqueness, creativity & evidence of team work: 15%
Stated Objectives & Results: 10%
BEST PROMOTION OF A CANADIAN MOVIE
DESCRIPTION: This award is presented to up to three of the year’s best Canadian film promotions. For French or English language movies, theatres are recognized for excellence in promoting a single film both within their theatre and within their community. A Canadian Movie is described as a film produced or co-produced by a Canadian Company.
CRITERIA: Submissions must detail all promotional elements and highlight the results of an initiative to promote a single film. Complete entries will include objectives, targets and results from conception to completion of the project.
Photos/video and detailed accounts of specific activities must be well documented and illustrated in each submission. Promotions will be judged on the following criteria:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Lobby & In-Theatre Promotion: 35%
- Lobby Display/Decorations/Costumes
- Concession Tie-in
- On-site events/Activities
- Pre-Release Date Promotion
Retail & Community Outreach: 20%
- Community Event Participation
- Bounce Back
- Charitable Tie-in
Promotion & Communication: 20%
- Media – Newspaper/Radio/TV/Digital
- Social Media
- Newsletters/Flyers
- Publicity
Uniqueness, creativity & evidence of team work: 15%
Stated Objectives & Results: 10%
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT AWARD
DESCRIPTION: This award recognizes up to 3 of the year’s best audience development initiatives. With an objective to grow revenue, entries must demonstrate a purposeful initiative, event or program that increased traffic/attendance at their theatre.
CRITERIA: Entries will outline initial objectives, targets and results for the program/initiative. A single program/event or a regularly occurring or permanent program will be considered and can include but are not limited to, recurring series/events, holiday theme programs, alternative content promotion, live performances, community program, concession promotion or charitable event.
Photos/video and detailed accounts of specific activities must be well documented and illustrated in each submission. Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Demonstrated results of promotion: 30%
Promotion & Communication: 25%
- Media – Newspaper/Radio/TV/Digital
- Social Media
- Newsletters/Flyers
- Publicity
Opportunity for Replication of Concept/Growth Potential: 20%
- Opportunity to replicate program annually
- Opportunity to adopt program in other theatres
- Potential to expand, adapt or grow year over year
Community Involvement: 15%
- Engaged with community groups/businesses
Uniqueness, creativity & evidence of team work: 10%
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
DESCRIPTION: This category recognizes up to three of the year’s best initiatives that impacted the way a theatre conducts business. Purposeful efforts that resulted in improvements in cost control, revenue increase, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction and/or employee retention/engagement are all areas that qualify under this category.
CRITERIA: Submissions must detail all components of initiatives/efforts and explain the intended operational improvements. Complete entries will include objectives, targets and results that outline the % increase/change in metrics from start to end of a stated timeline.
Company lead initiatives that theatres must comply with cannot be submitted under this category unless the entrant can demonstrate that they went above and beyond the expectation of the company in order to increase results further.
Photos/video and detailed accounts of specific actions that were implemented to improve metric(s) must be well documented and illustrated in each submission. Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Results of Initiative (metric % change): 50%
- Cost Saving/Revenue Increase demonstrated
Independent Initiative & Creativity: 20%
Longevity Impact: 20%
- Is this an initiative where results were impactful but short lived, or will the impact of the efforts continue to be seen into the foreseeable future
Impact on other locations: 10%
- points awarded if entrant is able to demonstrate that they shared this learning with other theatres/their operations department and the initiative was rolled out in other theatres.
TALES FROM THE FIELD
DESCRIPTION: Celebrating the magic of movie theatres and exceptional moments, this category recognizes a theatre’s impact and contribution to individual customers and the community.
CRITERIA: Submissions must share unique stories of guest experiences that occurred within the theatre. Entries can include, but are not limited to special moments, life cycle events, first dates, anniversaries, acts of charity or exceptional customer service initiatives.
Detailed accounts of experience must be well documented and communicated in each submission. Photos/video/testimonials are encouraged but this recognition acknowledges that many of these stories are spontaneous and theatres are encouraged to submit without supporting material if none is available. Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Contribution/role of theatre to the customer experience: 50%
Uniqueness of story: 20%
Publicity/Social Media Garnered: 15%
Customer Testimonial: 15%
- Letters/emails from customer
HECTOR ROSS AWARD FOR TOP GROSSING CANADIAN FILM
DESCRIPTION: This award recognizes the top grossing Canadian Film of the previous year.
CRITERIA: Canadian Film is described as a film produced by a Canadian company and box office is measured for calendar year.
Trade Show
RATES
Early Bird Rate by February 28, 2019
$1,100.00 + 5% GST = $1,155.00
Registration and full payment must be received by deadline to take advantage of discounted fee.
Registration on or after March 1, 2019
$1,225.00 + 5% GST = $1,286.25
Each Booth will include:
- 8’ high drape back wall consisting of registered flame retardant material
- 3’ high drape side wings consisting of registered flame retardant material
- one (1) – 120 volt, 750 watt electrical outlet approved and installed by licensed electrician
- one (1) 2’x6’ covered and skirted display table
- two (2) chairs
Not included:
- Drayage and placement of display equipment
- Cleaning of interior booth space
- Storage – GCS rates will apply
- Customs – standard brokerage rates will apply
NOTES
We are in the process of confirming the 2019 conference schedule – exact move-out dates will be sent to you by the end of January, 2019.
You will receive a delegate list two weeks before the show in order to make appointments with delegates before your arrival.
Exhibit Booths are 8’x10’. Upon registering for your booth, a ShowCanada representative will be in touch with further details including a floor plan so you can choose your preferred positioning. Booths will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
A Trade Show package and contact information for Global Convention Services (GCS) will also be provided.
- All registration must be accompanied with full payment
- Additional booths can be purchased by existing registrants at a cost of $750.00 + 5% GST = $787.50
- Trade Show Registration includes one (1) full complimentary registration to ShowCanada 2019
- Individual meal tickets or day passes are also available for purchase
REGISTER EARLY – BOOTHS WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
For more information contact info@showcanada.ca
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How to get there
The Kelowna Airport is conveniently located in close proximity to the downtown area where ShowCanada will be based. It is serviced by Air Canada and Westjet – with many daily direct flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. It is recommended to make early air travel plans as pricing varies depending on how far in advance a reservation is made.