UBC Film Society

Booking The Norm #

Are you looking for a venue to host your event? The Norm Theatre is a 395 seat theatre, with in-house lighting and sound systems built to accommodate a wide variety of events from Movie Nights, Variety Shows, Film Festivals, lectures, fundraisers, dance performances and shows, live music, and more!

If you are considering booking hosting an event at the Norm, just follow the following steps:

1. If you are part of an extablished Alma Mater Society (AMS) club, constituency, or organization at UBC, you are able to book time at the Norm Theatre for free.
   1. decide on a date and time for your event, and email the AMS Bookings Representative, Kathryn Will - amsbookings@ams.ubc.ca to secure your date and time.
      *please book an hour prior to the planned start time of your event/screening to allow for setup time, and also book an hour past the expected end time for your event for breakdown.
      • *Please note the AVAILABILITY of the Norm Theatre for booking.
        • Mondays and Tuesdays all day.
        • Wednesdays to Sundays all day until 6pm. (evenings are reserved for movie screenings)
   2. Once you have a confirmation for your booking from AMS Bookings, determine the equipment and technical requirements for your event.
      
      • Events such as speakers series, lectures, debates, comedy shows will require:
        • access to in-house lighting/sound systems ($50)
        • a certified theatre technician to operate equipment during your event ($10/hour, 5 hours minimum)
      • Events such as movie nights, or presentations requiring screen projection, film fundraisers will require:
        • access to in-house lighting/sound systems ($50)
        • a certified theatre technician to operate equipment during your event ($10/hour, 5 hours minimum)
        • a digital LCD projector/or 35mm film projector ($100 rental)
          *projector fee is optional if you supply your own
   3. Email the Film Society Bookings Manager (bookings@ubcfilmsociety.com) to request equipment and services.
   4. Wait for an invoice.
   5. Pay invoice by the date of your event, before the end - either by cheque, cash, or Journal Voucher transfer through the AMS.
2. If you are not a part of an established AMS student club, constituency or organization. There will be a fee to book the Norm Theatre.
   1. email both AMS Bookings (amsbookings@ams.ubc.ca) and AMS Conferences (conco3@ams.ubc.ca) for further information.