On Wednesday evening, the National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS), hosted a screening of the ‘Cannes Lions – International Advertising Festival’ winners at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
All proceeds from the event benefited NABS, a charitable organization that provides assistance to people in the advertising and related industries that my need help due to illness, injury, unemployment or financial difficulties. Check out the original release, after the jump.
The original release:
Cannes Reel Screening 2008
Presented by NABS WestVancouver’s Cannes Film Reel Screening is one of the most popular and anticipated social events on the advertising calendar. Advertising agency staff, clients, production houses and media representatives gather together to watch the best television advertising from around the world, all while enjoying cocktails and great company.
This event is presented by the National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS), a charitable organization that provides assistance to people in the advertising and related industries that may need help due to illness, injury, unemployment or financial difficulties. Our message for the event is positive, making it an even more attractive environment for your brand.
All proceeds raised from this event go to NABS.
Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Venue: Yaletown Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre (Pacific & Davie)
Time: Reception 5:30 pm / First Screening 6:00 pm, Second Screening: 8:00 pm
Ticket price: $40
Exciting venue this yearCannes is coming to Yaletown! Enjoy Cannes at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Arts Centre, conveniently located at the corner of Pacific & Davie in downtown Vancouver. The exhibition room will host the before and after reception and the film will be screened in the private theatre.
The reception will start at 5:30 pm in the exhibition hall. We will have catered food and will be running a bar which sells premium beer and wine. All liquor proceeds will go to NABS.
We will host two screenings to accommodate our attendance levels. The theatre seats 250 people. We would host a 6 pm screening and an 8 pm screening. In addition to the appetizers and drinks, we showcase print advertising or other artwork in the exhibition space and would like to have a DJ playing throughout the evening.
The Cannes Reel Screening is a first class opportunity to reach Vancouver’s advertising and marketing community with your sponsorship. Show your support for NABS by participating in this year’s event as our DJ supplier. In return we would provide the opportunity for you to have your staff represent the product, marketing opportunity at the event through signage and possible digital displays.
About NABS
The National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) is the only charitable organization in Canada that provides assistance to advertising, media and related industry professionals, who may need help due to illness, injury, unemployment or financial difficulties. NABS services include a national toll-free HELPLINE (1-888-355-5548), financial assistance, skills assessment and retraining, as well as emotional, personal and career counseling services. Founded in 1983, and supported 100% by the industry, NABS has contributed more than $7 Million to thousands of industry colleagues and their families. NABS has chapters in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.
For more information on NABS visit nabswest.org