Special Events

Livestreams, Q&As, tributes, celebrity guests (and more).

Programming Highlights

Elbows Up For Canadian Culture!

A Town Hall-style event hosted by Ali Hassan, featuring Yannick Bisson, Don McKellar, Mary Walsh, and others, in a dialogue about what Canadian culture and stories mean to us all.

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New Film Premieres

We have an exciting lineup of film premieres and sneak peeks, giving audiences nationwide a chance to see the next big hit before its release. Films include It Feeds, The Players, The Difference Between Us, Kryptic and Please, After You.

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Anniversaries

This year, we mark the major anniversaries of many incredible Canadian films with screenings across the country, many featuring Q&As with the filmmakers and stars.

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More is More!

Sometimes one day just isn’t enough – so these partners are going all out to present a full week of Canadian films! Highlights include Q&As at VIFF with Sandy Wilson, Velcrow Ripper, and Cari Green.

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Theatres Across Quebec

In collaboration with Mediafilm, theatres across Quebec are presenting over a dozen screenings of exciting new Québecois titles, many of them including special guest Q&As.

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RCTV: INDIGENOUS REALITIES

Thousands of high school students across the country will watch The Grizzlies and join an interactive livestream with star Anna Lambe (Inuk), and Inuk producers Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald.

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B.C. Environmental Film Festival

Bev Sellars
Vancouver, BC  | Odeon Cineplex Vancouver, 88 W Pender St 3rd Floor

B.C. Environmental Film Festival

Presenting the documentary The Spirit Who Swims along with a Q&A with writer and co-director Bev Sellers (Xat'sull).
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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

Banff, AB  | Max Bell Auditorium, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity presents the 50th anniversary of this Oscar-winning documentary. 
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Bay of Blood Film Festival

Kyle Hytonen, Clayton Windatt, Derek Lukosius, John Migliore
North Bay, ON  | Galaxy Cinemas North Bay, 300 Lakeshore Dr

Bay of Blood Film Festival

A spine-tingling screening of the slasher comedy Massacre at Femur Creek, with writer-director Kyle Hytonen.
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BIPOC Film & TV

Rosie

Keris Hope Hill, Melanie Bray, Gail Maurice
Toronto, ON  | Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St. at Yonge

BIPOC Film & TV

Rosie

BIPOC TV and Film invites you to watch Rosie, followed by a Q&A with director Gail Maurice and actresses Mélanie Bray and Keris Hope-Hill (Mohawk). 
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Brampton Arts Organization

David Phillips
Brampton, ON  | SilverCity Brampton, 50 Great Lakes Dr

Brampton Arts Organization

A showcase of 17 short works by Brampton filmmakers, featuring special guest David Phillips, a filmmaker and BAO Ambassador. 
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Breakthroughs Film Festival

Night Raiders

Kendra Terpenning
Toronto, ON  | Small World Centre, 180 Shaw St

Breakthroughs Film Festival

Night Raiders

A presentation of the dystopian thriller Night Raiders, with a special Q&A with the film's award-winning costume designer Kendra Terpenning.
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Buenos Aires Festival de Cine Independiente

Paying for It

Sook-Yin Lee
Buenos Aires, Argentina, International  | Cinepolis Houssay, Av. Córdoba 2135

Buenos Aires Festival de Cine Independiente

Paying for It

A presentation of the film Paying For It, featuring a Q&A with director Sook-Yin Lee. 
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Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF)

Crime Wave

John Paizs
Calgary, AB  | Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW

Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF)

Crime Wave

A special 40th anniversary screening of Crime Wave, featuring a Q&A with the film’s writer-director John Paisz.
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Canada China International Film Festival

Nadia, Butterfly

Pascal Plante, Ariane Mainville, Dominique Dussault, Johnny Ma, Lucy Tulugarjuk
Montreal, QC  | Cinema Cineplex Forum and VIP, 2313 St Catherine St West Suite 101
French

Canada China International Film Festival

Nadia, Butterfly

Featuring special guests Pascal Plante, Ariane Mainville, Dominique Dussault, Johnny Ma, and Lucy Tulugarjuk.
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Canada's Theatre Museum

Billy Bishop Goes to War

Eric Peterson
Toronto, ON  | Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, 189 Yonge Street

Canada's Theatre Museum

Billy Bishop Goes to War

Savour the musical Billy Bishop Goes to War, followed by a Q&A with the star, stage legend Eric Peterson.
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Canadian Film Institute

My American Cousin

Peter O'Brian
Ottawa, ON  | Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street

Canadian Film Institute

My American Cousin

An exciting 40th anniversary of the Canadian Classic My American Cousin, featuring a Q&A with producer Peter O’Brian. 
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Centre for Social Innovation

Stuart Clarfield
Toronto, ON  | Annex Garage – Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst Street
Private Event

Centre for Social Innovation

Stuart Clarfield will present his documentary Kensington Market: Heart of the City, about the beloved Toronto community. 
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Cinéfranco

Bergers (Shepherds)

Sophie Deraspe
Toronto, ON  | Cineplex Scotiabank, 259 Richmond Street West
French

Cinéfranco

Bergers (Shepherds)

Cinefranco presents the captivating film Bergers (Shepherds), with a special Q&A featuring director Sophie Deraspe.  
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Cinematheque Vancouver

Entre la mer et l'eau douce (Between Sweet and Salt Water)

Vancouver, BC  | The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street

Cinematheque Vancouver

Entre la mer et l'eau douce (Between Sweet and Salt Water)

A celebration of the career of Michel Brault, featuring a double feature of the restorations of Between Sweet and Salt Water, and Les Ordres. 
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The Cinematheque (Vancouver)

Les ordres (Orders)

Vancouver, BC  | The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street

The Cinematheque (Vancouver)

Les ordres (Orders)

A celebration of the career of Michel Brault, featuring a double feature of the restorations of Between Sweet and Salt Water, and Les Ordres. 
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Côte Saint-Luc Public Library

Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella

Barry Avrich, Mark Selby, Mitchell Brownstein, Anthony Housefather
Côte-Saint-Luc, QC  | Harold Greenspon Auditorium, 5801 Cavendish Boulevard

Côte Saint-Luc Public Library

Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella

A screening of Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella, featuring a Q&A with the film’s director Barry Avrich and producer Mark Selby. 
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Cyrus International Film Festival

Zach Price, Isalyne  Hébert, Stephen J. Birtles
Toronto, ON  | Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St

Cyrus International Film Festival

A series of six short films, featuring a Q&A with three of the directors, Zach Price, Isalyne Hébert, and Steve Birles.
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Desire in Motion / The Paradise Theatre

The Art of Woo

Helen Lee, Lea Carlson, Sally Lee, Kurt Swinghammer, Siu Ta, Ross McKie
Toronto, ON  | The Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St W

Desire in Motion / The Paradise Theatre

The Art of Woo

Enjoy the classic rom-com The Art of Woo, followed by a Q&A with director Helen Lee and other members of the cast and crew. 
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Durham College Public relations

Ryan Singh, Nikki Cole, Rathika Sitsabaiesean, Sudip Minhas, Kausalya Vimal
Whitby, ON  | Landmark Cinemas Whitby, 75 Consumers Dr

Durham College Public relations

A presentation and panel discussion about Ray of Hope, featuring a discussion with the documentary’s directors Ryan Singh and Nicki Cole, and other special guests. 
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Edmonton International Film Festival

Ice Queens

Damon Kwame Mason
Edmonton, AB  | Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre, 10200 102 Ave NW

Edmonton International Film Festival

Ice Queens

The Edmonton International Film Festival is proud to showcase the inspiring documentary Ice Queens, featuring a Q&A with director Damon Kwame Mason. 
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