National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) is a really big party, and you’re invited!
CanFilmDay has taken root as our largest annual celebration of Canadian culture, and it’s a unique opportunity for you to share what our French-language community has to offer.
Host a free local screening and take part in this cross-country event alongside over a thousand communities on Wednesday, April 15. Scroll down to see the full list of films we’ve programmed exclusively for your organization.
🍁 It’s fun! Like, really super fun. We even have a party kit.
🍁It’s easy. We’ll help you choose a film that will suit your audience and provide lots of tips and resources along the way.
🍁It’s totally 100% free! That’s right, we cover the cost of the film – you just provide the audience.
🍁It’s a connection. Bring your community together for an incredible event.
🍁Choose your film from the curated list below or browse our full selection of French-language offerings in this year’s Spotlight Collection (coming in January).
🍁It’s packed with true North talent.
If you have any questions, get in touch with us, or read our FAQ.
It’s easy to participate! Simply fill out our sign-up form:
For questions or more information, please reach out to [email protected] or 1-888-508-0881 option 3.
La JourCinéCan est une excellente initiative qui met en valeurs les films canadiens. C’est un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer et ajouter à vos calendriers annuellement!!!
Chantal Doucet, Féminin Pluri-Elles, Thunder Bay, ON
Recommended Films For 2026
Choose your film from the curated list below or browse our full selection of French-language offerings in this year’s Spotlight Collection (coming in January).
All the films below are available in French with optional English subtitles.
Ginger Snaps
In this Canadian horror classic celebrating its 25th anniversary, a young woman’s adolescent transformation gets hairier than expected when she’s bitten by a werewolf on the night of her first period. This cult favourite starring Emily Perkins and Katharine Isabelle is howling with laughs, screams and frightfully fun dialogue.
Mlle Bottine
An opera composer (Antoine Bertrand) suffering from writer’s block is unexpectedly entrusted with caring for his orphaned niece who he’s never met. While her rebellious and eccentric nature proves to be a challenge, she may be exactly the inspiration that he needs.
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe
This heartwarming documentary showcases the universally celebrated and uniquely Canadian children’s programme u003ciu003eMr. Dressupu003c/iu003e, exploring its roots, its enduring legacy, and how it stayed true to its aim throughout its run of almost 30 years. Winner of the People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary at TIFF.
Incendies
A life in Canada, a secret past in Jordan. A dying mother in Montreal leaves separate letters to her twin children to be read once she passes away, sending them each on a journey that unearths dark family secrets. Released 15 years ago, Denis Villeneuve’s celebrated adaptation of Wajdi Mouawad’s award-winning play is explosive, frightening and emotionally intense. Winner of eight Genie Awards and nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.rn
The Queen of My Dreams
Azra, a young Queer Pakistani-Canadian woman, starts to reconnect with her estranged mother when they reunite in Pakistan for her father’s funeral. Sumptuously capturing parallel coming-of-age stories in Pakistan in the 1960s and 1990s, this brilliant first feature is an instant classic.rn
Seeds
In this tense thriller, a Mohawk internet personality receives her first sponsorship, promoting the seed and fertilizer company Nature’s Oath. But when she returns to her reservation, she discovers a dark side to the company that threatens both her and her people.rn
Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون)
Set in an alternate universe where Canada’s official languages are French and Persian, this charming and surreal fable follows a triptych of seemingly unrelated stories of people navigating a bleak Winnipeg winter. This acclaimed second feature from Matthew Rankin was Canada’s submission for the Oscars, and is a perfect balance of poignant and hilarious.
Fun Stuff & Promotional Support
All public events will be published and promoted in our Find An Event section.
To make things extra-fun, you can also use our party kit full of posters, printable photo booth props, games and activities, DIY crafts, and even a colouring book.
To help you host the best event possible, we’ve put together a Screening Partner Resources page with social media elements, technical instructions, host resources such as an introduction script, a photo guide, and more!
2026 materials will be launched in March.
It only takes a minute to register!