Special Events

National Canadian Film Day’s Jack Blum will lead the audience of primarily new Canadians and adult ESL students in a thoughtful discussion before and after the film. 

A screening of Canadian legend Gordon Pinsent’s masterwork, followed by fond remembrances from comedy icon Mary Walsh, and her fellow Governor General Award Winner Colm Feore, live and in person.

This special screening of the new film Stellar will be followed by a Q&A with director Darlene Naponse.

To honour the recent passing of visionary Mi’kmaq filmmaker Jeff Barnaby, we are screening his groundbreaking horror film Blood Quantum, followed by an in-person Q&A with the film’s star Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Blackfoot/Sámi).

Featuring Vinay Virmani and other members of the cast and crew, this special reunion screening of the hockey comedy Breakaway is presented in partnership with Ontario Creates, TIFF, and Uninterrupted Canada.

A special 35th anniversary screening of the classic documentary followed by a live Q&A with director Ron Mann.

In celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, Canadian Film Fest is presenting a special 35mm screening of Sudz Sutherland’s breakout feature, followed by a director Q&A.

This special screening of the classic film John and the Missus (1987) is followed by a virtual Q&A with renowned actress Mary Walsh.

Enjoy a special CanFilmDay screening of the 2021 documentary Subjects of Desire, followed by an online Q&A with director Jennifer Holness.

Director Trevor Anderson will participate in a Q&A after the film.

Join the Executive Directors of FRIENDS and REEL CANADA for a virtual discussion following this online screening of John and the Missus.

A full-day marathon of screenings in honour of screen legend Gordon Pinsent, including a live tribute with Colm Feore and Mary Walsh.