PLAYING IN SELECT THEATRES BEGINNING JUNE 20

Are games the meaning of life? The Hobby: Tales From the Tabletop is a funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the surprisingly massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a fascinating and diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in “meaningless” pursuits..

directed by: Simon ennis


Join us for special events & Q&A screenings starting June 17 at the following venues/theatres:



The Vic Theatre - Victoria | June 27


Hyland Cinema - London | July 4


Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema - Toronto | July 5

3pm with Q&A with Simon Ennis and moderator Gabor Pertic


Screening Room Movie Theatre - Kingston | July 6

4pm Screening


The Westdale Theatre - Hamilton | July 7

7pm Q&A with Simon Ennis


Bytowne Cinema - Ottawa | July 9

Time TBC Q&A with Simon Ennis


Screening Room Movie Theatre - Kingston | July 10

7pm Q&A with Simon Ennis


Broadway Theatre - Saskatoon | July 11-13


Revue Cinema - Toronto | July 12

1pm Q&A with Simon Ennis


Laemmle North Hollywood - Los Angeles | July 17


Carbon Arc Cinema - Halifax | July 12 & 20


Cinecenta at University of Victoria - Victoria | July 23-24


Past events celebrating THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE TABLETOP:


Snakes & Lattes College - Toronto | June 17

Board Game Night with Simon Ennis and Elizabeth Hargrave

Free Drinks, Free Food, Major Prizes, Endless Fun

TIFF Lightbox - Toronto | June 18

Q&A at 6:30PM with director Simon Ennis & Wingspan Game Designer Elizabeth Hargrave

The Hexagon Board Game Cafe - Edmonton | June 19

Board Game Night with Simon Ennis and Elizabeth Hargrave

Free Drinks, Free Food, Major Prizes, Endless Fun

Metro Cinema - Edmonton | June 20

Q&A at 6:45 pm with director Simon Ennis & Wingspan Game Designer Elizabeth Hargrave

Pizzeria Ludica - Vancouver | June 21

Board Game Night with Simon Ennis and Elizabeth Hargrave

Free Drinks, Free Food, Major Prizes, Endless Fun

Rio Cinema - Vancouver | June 22

Q&A at 3:15 pm with director Simon Ennis & Wingspan Game Designer Elizabeth Hargrave