Special Events

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

Programming Highlights

Pre-releases, Premieres & Sneak Peeks

National Canadian Film Day continues to be a launchpad for the next wave of Canadian films, so this is your opportunity to see a brand new title before it hits theatres!

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In Memoriam: Graham Greene

Following the loss last year of the incomparable Oneida actor Graham Greene, our partners are coming together to pay tribute to his life and legacy, with screenings of his work taking place across the country.

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Hard Core Logo @ 30

Bruce McDonald’s classic mockumentary Hard Core Logo has become a certified cult favourite. It’s hard to believe that it is now celebrating its 30th anniversary, and our partners across the country are going all out to honour the occasion.

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Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)

The Vancouver International Film Festival consistently goes all out for National Canadian Film Day, and this year is no different! VIFF is going beyond a single day of celebration with a Canadian Film Showcase running over two weeks with over 50 screenings, offering an enticing blend of new and classic films, featuring local talent and filmmakers from across the country.

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RCtv: Black Realities – Identity and Belonging

Thousands of students across the country are joining together for a highly interactive livestream centred around the brand new coming-of-age hockey drama Youngblood. The live broadcast will be hosted by programmer and filmmaker Aisha Jamal, with a discussion featuring the film’s director Hubert Davis and star Ashton James.

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(Inter)National Canadian Film Day

This year, the world is taking notice of Canadian film in an unprecedented way! We have a record number of 136 events outside of Canada across almost 50 countries around the world. Screenings are presented in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, as well as film festivals and international cultural organizations.

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National Screen Institute

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National Screen Institute

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Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

The Jazz Infernal, Hard Core Logo

Peter Dreimanis, Victoria Beard, Cameron Maitland, Thyrone Tommy
Toronto, ON  | Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP, 55 Bloor St W
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Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

The Jazz Infernal, Hard Core Logo

A 30th anniversary presentation of Hard Core Logo, with a discussion featuring Victoria Beard, Peter Dreimanis, and Thyrone Tommy.
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New West Film Society

Outrageous!

Dust Cwaine, Peter Breeze
New Westminster, BC  | Landmark Cinemas New Westminster, Skytrain Station, Skytrain Level 390, 800 Carnarvon St

New West Film Society

Outrageous!

New West Film Society and Arts New West present the 1977 queer classic Outrageous!. A discussion with pop star Peter Breeze and drag artist/musician Dust Cwaine will follow. 
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Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival

Seeds

Kaniehtiio Horn
Ottawa, ON  | Asinabka Festival Office (Arts Court, 2nd floor, A214), 2 Daly Avenue

Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival

Seeds

The Asinabka Film Festival presents a special screening of Seeds with a pre-recorded introduction from director Kaniehtiio Horn (Mohawk).
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Association of Canadian Archivists

Back to God's Country

Piers Handling, Tom McSorley, Christina Stewart
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Association of Canadian Archivists

Back to God's Country

The Association of Canadian Archivists presents the classic Back to God's Country, and a discussion about the importance of archives, featuring Christina Stewart, Piers Handling & Tom McSorley.
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Bay of Blood Film Festival

Behind the Castle Doors: The Origin of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Tammy Heisel, Morgan Baker, Mitch Markowitz
North Bay, ON  | Galaxy Cinemas North Bay, 300 Lakeshore Drive

Bay of Blood Film Festival

Behind the Castle Doors: The Origin of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Bay of Blood Film Festival is showcasing the nostalgic documentary Behind the Castle Doors: The Origin of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein with director Tammy Heisel.
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Blood in the Snow Film Festival

My Bloody Valentine

George Mihalka, Neil Affleck, Kelly Michael Stewart, Bob Presner
Toronto, ON  | Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St W

Blood in the Snow Film Festival

My Bloody Valentine

A 45th anniversary celebration of My Bloody Valentine with director George Mihalka and other special guests! 
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Breakthroughs Film Festival

Paying for It

Sook-Yin Lee, Juliet Belisario
Toronto, ON  | Small World Centre, 180 Shaw Street

Breakthroughs Film Festival

Paying for It

Breakthroughs Film Festival hosts a screening of Paying For It, with a live Q&A with director Sook-Yin Lee.
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Canadian Film Fest

40 Acres

R.T. Thorne
Toronto, ON  | Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St W

Canadian Film Fest

40 Acres

Canadian Film Fest presents the post-apocalyptic thriller, 40 Acres, with special guest director R.T. Thorne. 
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Canadian Film Institute and Ottawa Film Office

Bon Cop Bad Cop

Colm Feore
Ottawa, ON  | ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street

Canadian Film Institute and Ottawa Film Office

Bon Cop Bad Cop

The Canadian Film Institute and Ottawa Film Office present a 20th Anniversary screening of Bon Cop Bad Cop, featuring a pre-recorded Q&A with star Colm Feore.
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Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FCCI)

Soul of the Foot

Mustafa Uzuner
Cartagena, Colombia, International  | Cine Colombia – Plaza Bocagrande, Carrera 1 # 12-118

Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FCCI)

Soul of the Foot

Featuring special guest Mustafa Uzuner.
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Cinéfranco

Mille secrets, mille dangers (Lovely Day)

Philippe Falardeau
Toronto, ON  | Cineplex Scotiabank, 259 Richmond St.West
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Cinéfranco

Mille secrets, mille dangers (Lovely Day)

Cinefranco presents a special screening of Mille secrets mille dangers (Lovely Day), with director Philippe Falardeau joining for a Q&A.
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Climax Community Museum

We Lend a Hand

Colin Field, Bonnie Sitter
Climax, SK  | Art & Culture Centre, 219 Main Street

Climax Community Museum

We Lend a Hand

The Climax Community Museum presents We Lend a Hand, featuring an introduction from director Colin Field.
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Climax Community Museum

We Lend a Hand

Colin Field, Bonnie Sitter
Climax, SK  | Art & Culture Centre, 219 Main Street

Climax Community Museum

We Lend a Hand

The Climax Community Museum presents We Lend a Hand, featuring an introduction from director Colin Field.
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Côte Saint-Luc Public Library

Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity

Larry Weinstein
Cote-St-Luc, QC  | Harold Greenspon Auditorium, 5801 Boulevard Cavendish

Côte Saint-Luc Public Library

Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity

A screening of Beethoven’s 9th:Ode to Humanity, with a live Q&A with director Larry Weinstein. 
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Debajehmujg Storytellers

Dance Me Outside

Jennifer Podemski
Manitowaning, ON  | Debajehmujig Storytellers Creation Centre Larry E Lewis Studio, 43 Queen Street

Debajehmujg Storytellers

Dance Me Outside

The Debajehmujig Storytellers showcases the classic Dance Me Outside, along with a video introduction from star Jennifer Podemski.
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Desire in Motion

The Falls

Kevin McMahon, Michael McMahon
Toronto, ON  | The Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St W

Desire in Motion

The Falls

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Falls, with a screening and Q&A with Director Kevin McMahon and Producer Michael McMahon. 
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Diaspora Film Festival

Valley of Exile

Anna Fahr
Toronto, ON  | Carlton Cinemas, 20 Carlton St

Diaspora Film Festival

Valley of Exile

Diaspora Film Festival presents Valley of Exile (2023) at Carlton Cinemas Toronto. The film’s director Anna Fahr and co-producer Habib Battah will join for a post-screening Q&A. 
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DOC – Atlantic 

Halifax, NS  | Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane Theatre #1, 5657 Spring Garden Road

DOC – Atlantic 

DOC – Atlantic presents a Nova Scotia Short Film Programme with a Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening!
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Dreamspeakers Festival Society

Nika & Madison

Eva Thomas
Edmonton, AB  | Metro Cinema, 8712 109 St NW

Dreamspeakers Festival Society

Nika & Madison

Dreamspeakers Festival Society is showcasing the new thriller Nika & Madison, featuring a post-screening Q&A with director Eva Thomas.
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