UBC Film Society
About FilmSoc About The Norm Other Stuff

About The Film Society #

The UBC Film Society (aka FilmSoc) is one of the oldest and largest clubs at the University of British Columbia. As far back as the 1930’s, FilmSoc has been making films and entertaining the UBC community through film previews, film festivals, and regular screenings.

FilmSoc has something to offer everyone. Our club allows you to be as involved or uninvolved as you would like while still offering amazing benefits. Just want to see cheap movies? FilmSoc has you covered! Want to meet new people, volunteer, or make films? We're the club for you! Membership is cheap and the benefits are endless.

The Executive #

The Film Society is run by a council currently consisting of thirteen elected members. Each of these members is in charge of a different part of the club's operations. These executives are elected every year in the spring at our AGM. Any member of the club can run for a position in the executive and get a chance to be part of running the club.

Advertising Manager: Chris Gilling
Makes FilmSoc fliers and posters and liason to organizations wishing to advertise in the theatre.
Bookings Representative: Caity Brown
Liason with external groups wishing to book events at the Norm.
Chairperson: Rachel Coe
Runs meetings, makes decisions, bosses people around.
Clubroom Adminstrator: Julie Johannessen
Maintains operation of all clubroom equipment and general clubroom conditions.
Computer Operations: Jeff Hitchcock
Runs the FilmSoc website and maintains all club computers.
Distribution Manager: Jessica Jeffery
Distributes fliers and posters around campus and maintains our DVD library.
Operations Manager: Jeff Jardine
Ensures the smooth operation of projection and other theatre equipment.
Personnel Manager: Mike Coutts
In charge of volunteers as well as paid positions.
Productions Manager: Jacob McNeil
Runs the production department, produces films, and maintains production equipment.
Social Coordinator: Grace Okine
Plans and executes special FilmSoc member events.
SubFilms President: Sandie Chen
Chooses movies to show and ensures we have the prints and rights to show them.
Theatre Manager: Tim Fernandes
Oversees Norm theatre operations and chooses concession items.
Treasurer: Alec Whitford
Handles FilmSoc finances and makes sure we don't go broke.

Our Constitution #

As with all clubs that are part of the Alma Mater Society, FilmSoc and all of its executives are bound under our constitution. This constitution was last revised in 2009 and details the complete operation of the club. The current club constitution as well as past consitutions are available for review.

About The Norm Theatre #

The Norm Theatre is one of the most popular and well-used facilities in the Student Union Building (the SUB). With its rich past, the Norm has hosted speaking engagements from local notables David Suzuki and Mike Harcourt, hosted film festivals and regular film screenings, and held various conferences and lectures.

Since the SUB was built in 1968, the Norm Theatre has been an important part of the building that is the “heart of campus” for UBC students and the UBC community.

The Norm's official name is the Normand Bouchard Memorial Theatre. It was given this name in November 1995 in honor of Normand Bouchard, a long-time FilmSoc executive who had died earlier that year. Before the renaming, the theatre was referred to as the SUB Auditorium.

Our Restore the Norm program helps keep the Norm Theatre in good condition. Fifty cents from each ticket sold at the theatre goes towards theatre repair and renovations. Recent upgrades include new carpet and new seats.

Prices #

Note: These prices apply for regular screenings only. Special events may be priced differently and those prices will be listed on the individual event pages.

In addition to individual tickets, members can also buy a punch card. This card costs $10 gives you six punches each valid for either a single admission or a large popcorn. More information can be found on the membership page.

Volunteering #

FilmSoc relies on its volunteers for the smooth operations of the club. Most volunteer positions relate to the running of the Norm Theatre, including ticket sales, concession, and projection. Members who volunteer earn credits with the club which add up to great benefits.

Booking The Norm #

The Norm Theatre is an excellent and inexpensive venue for all kinds of events. Our theatre includes a large stage space, stage lighting, sound, a variety of projectors, and 393 confortable seats. Past events include dance recitals, private film screenings, seminars, talent shows, film festivals, conferences, and fundraisers.

Other Club Resources #

Our club is not just about the movie theatre. We also have some other exciting resources available including our excellent clubroom and the fun productions program.

The Clubroom #

All FilmSoc members get access to our amazing clubroom. Located in room 130 of the SUB, our clubroom features a huge HDTV, comfy couches, a massive DVD collection, and a microwave and fridge.

Productions #

In addition to showing movies, the Film Society also makes them. The productions department makes several short films written and directed by its members. Join FilmSoc Productions to learn the in and outs of making movies. Best of all, every year we put on a student film festival in which all of the films we have made as well as many of your own will be presented.

Meeting Minutes #

As part of our constitution (see Bylaw 1), the Film Society is required to record minutes at all executive meetings and general meetings. These minutes are to be made available to members of the club. Here is a list of minutes of executive meetings since our last AGM as well as the minutes from that AGM. All minutes are available in PDF format.