How and when will the Festival du nouveau cinéma unfold in 2020?

The Festival du nouveau cinéma will take place online across Canada from October 7 to 31, 2020. Some of our films will screen at the FNC X YUL drive-in. Most of the program can be accessed on our online.nouveaucinema.ca platform. Works in the FNC Explore section can be experienced through the Viveport platform. FNC Forum professional activities will take place via Zoom. Some free events will be streamed on the FNC’s social media networks.

DRIVE-IN PROGRAM
FNC at the drive-in on October 7 and from October 8 to 11 in Dorval (YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport)

ONLINE PROGRAM

FNC online, October 7 to 31, Canada-wide (online.nouveaucinema.ca)
FNC Forum online, October 7 to 18, Canada-wide and internationally (Zoom)

FNC Explore online, October 7 to 18, Canada-wide (HTC Vive/Viveport)
Free events streamed on FNC social media networks

When and where can I get a catalogue?

The catalogue for our 49th edition is available as a PDF click here. You can also access the full lineup on our website in the Programming section as well as browse our online program on our online.nouveaucinema.ca platform.

Will the films that were supposed to be screened at the Impérial and drive-in also be available online?

It depends.

What do tickets cost?

IN-THEATRE PROGRAM – OCTOBER 7 TO 18

FNC X YUL DRIVE-IN – October 8 to 11

• Regular night (1 film): $34.50 per car
• Mad Max Night (4 films): $57.50 per car

ONLINE PROGRAM – OCTOBER 7 TO 31

• Single ticket – feature: $10
• Single ticket – short-film program: $6 

  SECTION BUNDLE (DISCOUNTED TICKET PACKAGES)

  Each bundle includes all films in one section.

• For the feature bundle, every feature in the same section is $8.
• For the short-film bundle, every short-film program is $5.

 The films in a bundle are determined based on the section chosen.

List of bundles per section: 

FEATURE FILMS BUNDLES
Compétition internationale = 72$ 36$ (10 films)
Compétition nationale = 32$ 16$ (4 films)
Temps Ø = 88$ 44$ (11 films)
Les incontournables = 40$ 20$ (5 films)
Les nouveaux alchimistes = 64$ 32$ (8 films)
Panorama international = 80$ 40$ (10 films)
Awarded Feature Films = 56$ 28$ (7 films)

SHORT FILMS BUNDLES
Every short film program = 70$ 35$ (14 programs)
P’tits loups bundles = 24$ 12$ (3 programs)
RPCE Bundles = FREE

If a film is no longer available at the time of purchase, it will be removed from the bundle and the price will be adjusted accordingly.

FNC FORUM – OCTOBER 7 TO 18

•       FNC FORUM pass (professional activities): $50

FNC EXPLORE – OCTOBER 7 TO 18

Online – HTC Vive’s Viveport platform (October 7 to 18)

•       Prices vary depending on the work

All prices include taxes and service fees.

Can I buy a booklet of tickets for the online movies of my choice?

No. We offer pre-selected discounted section bundle to allow festivalgoers to discover different sections of the program. A bundle includes all the films in one section that are available online. You cannot create an à la carte bundle, since the platform unfortunately does not offer this feature. 

Will there be a physical box office this year?

To limit physical contact and align with government social distancing directives, the FNC box office will be entirely digital in 2020, even for screenings at the drive-in.

How do I buy a ticket?

We invite you to browse our full lineup or catalogue. Each film, work and event has a dedicated page on our website. Click on “Buy a ticket” on the page of the work in question.

For online screenings, you’ll be redirected to the film or program in question on our online.nouveaucinema.ca platform. Click “Rent” on the page of the film or program you want to watch. Enter your credit card information to complete the rental and click the “Louer/Rent” button to confirm your purchase. 

Note that you must create an account in order to buy tickets and watch films. Click on “Créer un compte/Create Account” at the top right. For more information, see the FAQs regarding our online platform.

You can also go directly to the platform and bookmark the address online.nouveaucinema.ca.

How do I create an account on your online platform?

Go to online.nouveaucinema.ca and click “Create account” at the top right.

What methods of payment are accepted?

We accept most major credit cards.

Can I watch the films online from anywhere in the world?

Our online program will be available only in Canada, with the exception of the Wapikoni mobile program, which can be watched from anywhere.

Are there a limited number of tickets available for the online program?

The number of tickets available for each film is comparable to the normal seating capacity of an in-theatre screening. As agreed with the filmmakers and distributors, this limit will allow the films to live on and be screened or aired nationally and internationally.

How do I watch a film online?

Once you’ve created an account and made your purchase on the online.nouveaucinema.ca platform, the film or program in question is automatically added to your library, which you’ll find under “My library” in the drop-down menu (top right beneath your username).

There are two more ways to access films you purchase:

•        Click on the “Lire/Play Now” button on the film’s page.
•        Click on the “Lire/Play Now” link in the email you received confirming your purchase.

How long do I have to watch a film online?

All films (barring exceptions*) will be available for viewing from noon on October 7. From the date you purchase a ticket, you have until November 1st at 11:59 pm EDT to view it. Ticket purchase closes October 31 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

Once you start playing a film, you will have 30 hours to finish watching it.

Will I be able to watch the films on my television?

You’ll be able to watch the films on your television by using an HDMI cable to connect it to your computer.

Will the films be available with subtitles?

Subtitling is specific to each film and, where available, will be mentioned in our catalogue, on our website and on the online.nouveaucinema.ca platform.

What do I do if I forget my password for the platform?

Go to online.nouveaucinema.ca. Click “Sign in” (upper right-hand corner), then “Forgotten your password.” Enter the email address you used to create the account, then click “Reset.” A link will be emailed to you which you can use to reset your password.

What measures are in place to ensure health and safety during physical screenings?

The measures put in place by the Festival are detailed on this page.

I’m showing symptoms of COVID-19 and I’ve already got a ticket for an in-theatre screening. What should I do?

• For everyone’s safety, please stay home if you:
- Have symptoms of COVID-19 (extreme fatigue, dry cough, fever).
- Have travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days.
- Have been in contact with a potential carrier of the disease.
- Are waiting for your test results.
These rules also apply to our employees and volunteers. 

If you match any of these criteria and would still like to enjoy the Festival, you can exchange your physical ticket for a valid online one by emailing [email protected] at least 6 hours before the scheduled screening.

Who do I contact for assistance?

If you still have questions, email [email protected]. If you’d prefer to speak to someone over the phone, state this in your email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

*Exceptions are as follows:

• Octobre will be available for free on October 10 from midnight (EDT) to 11:59 pm (EDT)
• Les Ordres will be available for free on October 16 from midnight (EDT) to 11:59 pm (EDT)
• My Salinger Year will be available on October 17 from midnight (EDT) to 11:59 pm (EDT)
• Oasis and The Cloud in Her Room will be available from October 7 at noon to October 18 at 11:59 pm (EDT).