The Acadia Cinema Cooperative (ACC) is a Wolfville-based co-op that oversees the operation of the Al Whittle Theatre. Share purchases always go toward supporting capital projects.

Win A Year of Free Movies!

Each share purchased between Friday, November 1st, 2024 and Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 (inclusive) will receive one (1) entry to win a pass to see any of the films presented by the ACC (typically Sundays and every second Wednesday) at the Al Whittle Theatre* in the year 2025. The more shares you buy, the more proceeds go directly to the continuation of the ACC and the growth of our spaces, and the more chances you have to win!

And for every five shares you purchase, you’ll get an extra entry into the draw. Buy four shares, get four entries. By five shares, get six entries. Ten? That’s 12 entries closer to a whole year of free movies.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: All shares purchased before December 1st will count for two (2) entries into the draw.

CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS ONLY: Tell us why being a shareholder matters to YOU and get an entry into the draw. Submit a video or written testimonial (50 words). Any content submitted will be eligible to be used for marketing materials.

*The prize excludes films presented by other organizations at Al Whittle Theatre.

*The prize is non-transferrable. Free movies for a year will be granted to the individual whose name is attached to the share purchased and drawn.

What does it mean to be a shareholder?

The shares are sold and managed by the co-op, and as such there is no monetary return on an investment like there may be with shares owned in a publicly-traded and for-profit company. Instead, all income from our ACC shares benefit the collective directly, allowing us to be owned by and operated for our community. Buying a share in the ACC makes you a voting member of the Acadia Cinema Co-op.

All the perks of being a shareholder include:

• Be a part of the history of our theatre and have a permanent say in the Whittle’s present and future.

• Get exclusive information/news and priority access to select special events, sales, or giveaways

• Voting power in Acadia Cinema Cooperative (ACC)

• Eligibility to participate on the ACC board

• Entered into quarterly Shareholder Picks draw - where you pick the movie we’re screening and get tickets for you and your friends to attend free of charge

Let the Al Whittle Theatre continue to be a lively hub for both art and our community — buy a share today!