ALL ABOUT CINECYCLE
A Unique Cinema Space
Located in a historic Victorian coach house at 401 Richmond in downtown Toronto, CineCycle is one of the city’s most distinctive cultural venues. Founded by filmmaker and projectionist Martin Heath, the space has been a gathering point for Toronto’s independent and experimental film community for more than three decades.
CineCycle offers an intimate setting for screenings, talks, workshops, performances, and community events.
- Up to 60 guests total
- Approximately 55 seated
- Historic coach house with exposed brick interior
- 5.1 surround sound cinema system
- Digital projector with DCP capability
- Located within the 401 Richmond arts hub
- 60 chairs and 7 folding tables
- Coat rack and ceiling string lighting
- Kitchen counter space
- Refrigerator and freezer
Food & Catering: Outside food and catering are welcome. The venue includes kitchen counter space, a refrigerator, and a freezer.
Alcohol: Events serving alcohol must obtain a Special Occasion Permit (SOP).
CineCycle is not yet fully wheelchair accessible.
The laneway entrance beside 129 Spadina Avenue includes two steps. A rear entrance has no steps but the path is uneven. Inside the venue—including gender-neutral washrooms—the space is on one level.
We are currently working with the 401 Richmond building to improve accessibility. Please contact us if you would like to discuss access needs or arrange a walkthrough.
CineCycle is equipped for professional screenings, presentations, and small performances.
Available Equipment
- Two wireless microphones
- 5.1 surround sound system
- Digital cinema projector with DCP capability
- Desktop computer with browser access for presentations or playback
Additional equipment must be provided by the event organize
Non-Profit Rates:
- Venue Rental: $150 per hour (4-hour minimum)
Corporate rental rates are available upon request, and discounts may be available for community organizations.
Availability: CineCycle rentals are typically available 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, weekdays and weekends. For multi-day events or bookings that require time outside this window, please get in touch to discuss availability. All bookings must include setup and teardown time within the rental period.
Book the Space
- View the CineCycle brochure
- Check the CineCycle calendar for availability
- Submit the venue booking request form
- Or contact us directly: cinecycle@cfmdc.org
Our team responds within 3–5 business days, and complimentary tours of CineCycle can be arranged prior to
Frequently Asked Questions
| Non-Member Rates | Member Rates | |
| 4 hour-minimum | $150 / hour | 20% off |
View calendar to determine availaitbity, review our pricing, fill out form.
You can follow us on instagram @cinecycle.cfmdc and sign up for our newsletter to be informed of programming at the space. We host year-round film series, film festivals, workshops and staple Toronto arts events like Nuit Blanche and Toronto Open Doors.
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History & Community
CineCycle was founded in 1991 by Martin Heath and moved to the historic coach house at 401 Richmond in 1994.
For decades the space has supported Toronto’s alternative film culture. Heath’s projects include the experimental feature The Son of Tutti Frutti (1972) and The Mobile Cinema, an inflatable travelling cinema that toured Ontario in the late 1970s.
Today CineCycle is stewarded by the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre (CFMDC), continuing its role as a gathering place for filmmakers, artists, and audiences.
CFMDC supports the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) as part of our Territory and Solidarity statement. Events hosted at CineCycle should align with our commitment to cultural solidarity and ethical programming.