Globe Cinema sale could signal a cultural shift in Calgary’s developing film industry

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Many in Calgary’s film industry are worried about the potential sale of another iconic downtown theatre, and what it could mean for the local arts scene.

Owners of the Globe Cinema are currently trying to find a buyer. The venue, which has for decades hosted more independent and small-scale films, is seen as a cultural hub and the last of its kind in Calgary. The venue, which has for decades hosted more independent and small-scale films, is seen as a cultural hub and the last of its kind in Calgary.

Some old theatres — like the one in Eau Claire — are being torn down for housing and transit. Others — like the Grand or Palace Theatre — were turned from exclusively-cinema spots into multi-use event spaces.“These spaces leave and they don’t come back,” Calgary International Film Festival acting executive director Katherine Penhale said. “Without these spaces, we’re going to have a tough time promoting content in Alberta and Alberta content.

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