The Novice

The Novice – Ottawa Premiere screenings January 31, February 1, 2, 3!

Advance tickets now available for The Novice!

A college freshman joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.

Tribeca Film Festival: U.S. Narrative: Best Feature Film, Actress (Isabelle Fuhrman), Cinematography award winner!
Deauville Film Festival: Special Grand Jury Prize nominee!

“It’s an expertly assembled thriller that does wildly inventive things with visuals, sound, and music…This is a special film, that’s going to make an impression” (Tilt)

“Dark, unnerving and thrilling, The Novice is poised to become a genre-breaking success. A film this raw made with such a steady, assured hand only comes along once in a while. We should take notice.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

“Director Lauren Hadaway does a magnificent job” (Battle Royale With Cheese)

“Furhman’s fierce lead performance collides with Lauren Hadaway’s bold direction and dynamic editing, creating a visceral window into a cutthroat world…heralds a bold new voice in queer storytelling.” (Tribeca Film Festival)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!