Village Cinemas Australia are delighted to announce a partnership with Guide Dogs Australia in alignment with the Flicks With The Chicks film program, commencing this month. Village Cinemas General Manager Marketing & Sales, Mohit Bhargava explained that the program Puppy Love, will take the guests attending Flicks with the Chicks screenings on a journey watching the puppy transform into a working Guide Dog over 12 months. Mr. Bhargava explained that the Flicks with the Chicks community will assist in picking a puppy to send to school with Guide Dogs Victoria and follow a puppy’s journey to becoming one of the best of the best future guide dogs.
“Village Cinemas are delighted to partner with Guide Dogs Australia, and together give our audience the opportunity to be involved in such a great cause.” Mr. Bhargava commented “The new initiative enhances the Flicks With The Chicks cinematic experience, delivering a special and entertaining movie adventure like no other. The partnership will enable us to achieve our dedication to supporting community based organisations, and at the same time provide an unique cinematic experience for our guests.” Mr. Bhargava added.
Karen Hayes, CEO of Guide Dogs Victoria, on behalf of Guide Dogs Australia commented “We are honoured to be working with an organization like Village Cinemas and their Flicks and Chicks community. We are so grateful for their support in sponsoring one of our puppies and it is even more special that the Flicks and Chicks community will be able to follow our puppies as they go through their journey towards being a Guide Dog. This partnership is a fantastic vehicle to increase awareness in the community about the life changing role a Guide dog plays in the lives of people living with vision loss.”
When: Wednesday, May 25
Time: 6.30pm pre-show activity. 7pm film commencement
Three adorable puppies, Scottie, Sonya and Sylvie will be at Village Cinemas Jam Factory for a meet and greet session
Film: Advance Screening of Alice Through the Looking Glass
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