Making Space: Documentary Screening

Asbestos, bulldozers and property evaluations threaten space for the arts in a growing city. Delve into the stories of Halifax’s iconic art spaces as they fight for their future. This feature length documentary follows the stories of three art spaces – The Waiting Room, 1588 Barrington (The Khyber, The Turret), and the Bus Stop Theatre. Tracing their fragility against wider forces of change in the city, it highlights the perseverance required to create and protect these essential spaces. The Director Gareth Wasylynko is a videographer and former city planner interested in how cities change.