An industry group representing independent Canadian cinemas says a common studio practice is making it difficult for small theatre operators to program more Canadian films.
The group argues that the way Canadian titles are provided and the terms attached to them influence what indie theatres can realistically book, particularly when venues have limited screens and bargaining power compared with larger chains. In the coverage, the group points to studios’ role in the current system as a key factor.
Both outlets describe the group’s stance and its call for change, framing the issue as a problem of industry practices rather than audience demand. They also present the dispute in broad terms: indie theatres want more domestic content, and the group says studios are the main bottleneck. The reports do not indicate a single new policy announcement or a specific mechanism change, but they reflect a shared push for studios to adjust how Canadian films are made available to smaller venues.
