COVID-19 response: Movie theatres allowed to reopen
Stage 2 of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy began on June 12, 2020. Movie theatres are permitted to reopen if they have physical distancing requirements and other public health guidelines in place.
Theatres and other movie venues, otherwise known as exhibitors, are encouraged to review these relaunch guidance documents developed by Alberta Health:
- Guidance for Movie Theatres (PDF, 294 KB)
- General relaunch guidance (PDF, 185 KB)
- other applicable Alberta Health guidance found at Alberta Biz Connect
For questions about the guidance resources, email bizconnect@gov.ab.ca.
For general information, visit COVID-19 info for Albertans.
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Responsibilities
Alberta Film Classification is the Government of Alberta office responsible for rating films before they are shown to the public. The mandate is to assist Albertans in making informed and responsible film choices. We operate under the Film and Video Classification Act and Regulation of the Province of Alberta.
Alberta Film Classification is responsible for:
- rating films
- rating film trailers, commercials and public service announcements (PSAs)
- sharing information about film ratings
- licensing film distributors
Contact
Connect with the Alberta Film Classification office:
Phone: 780-427-2006 (Edmonton)
Toll free: dial 310-0000, then the number
Fax: 780-427-0195
Email: filmratings@gov.ab.ca
Mailing address:
140, 4211 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6L7
Social media
You can see the latest Alberta film ratings as they are published by following us on Twitter at @abfilmratings.
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We want to connect with Albertans interested in film content and ratings. Learn how you can get involved in film classification in Alberta.