Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Center

About Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Center

CFMDC

Established in 1967, CFMDC is a not-for-profit, non-commercial media arts distributor. We specialize in independent, artist-made work on film and video, including works from historically underrepresented communities. CFMDC advocates for a holistic understanding of production, distribution and exhibition that prioritizes artist rights, accessibility and the creation of new audiences through education and critical thinking. We have one of the most important collections of artist-made moving image on film in Canada that includes 16mm, 35mm and (s)8mm films.

Through a unique and successful national and international distribution service, CFMDC’s collection is available for preview, rental or sale for the purposes of research, exhibition, screening, and broadcast as well as for institutional and private acquisition. We distribute through physical media and online streaming; on multiple formats including celluloid, video, digital, and DCP.

CFMDC@CineCycle

Toronto film fans will know and love CineCycle, an underground cinema and bicycle repair shop opened by Martin Heath in 1991 and housed in the coach house at 401 Richmond since 1994. CineCycle has been an essential part of Toronto’s indie and experimental film community since its inception. In order to steward that legacy into the future, the CFMDC recently took over management of CineCycle’s operations. CFMDC@CineCycle marks a new chapter for this historic space—a place where cinema and cycles continue to co-exist.

CineCycle, is located in the old coach house down the lane behind 129 Spadina Ave., on the east side between Richmond St. W. and Adelaide St. W., Toronto, Ontario