Annual Short Film CompetitionThe deadline has passed. Notification date is September 25!
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Moments from the reception held for the 5th Annual Central Ontario Youth Short Film Festival showcase filmmakers ✨ Congratulations to all the filmmakers!Photos by Jen Klementti | Brand Photographer | Simcoe, Muskoka, GTA 🙌
Taking a moment to thank all of our presenters at the 5th Annual Central Ontario Youth Short Film Festival showcase, held on September 16.Presenters: Melissa Jensen (Animation), Gale Wood presented for the Optimist Club (Documentary); Craig Stevens (Experimental Category); Kerry Andrews presented for Kiwanis Club of Barrie (Narrative Category); Jury member Raimo Strangis presented the Jury Prize for Creative Production.Thank you to our sponsors, City of Barrie, Downtown Barrie BIA, the Optimist Club of Barrie, and the Kiwanis Club of Barrie!
BARRIE FILM FESTIVAL SCREEN ONE FILM SERIES:I Swear“This is an absorbing, compassionate film.” – Peter Bradshaw, GuardianWed, October 7, 2026 – 4pm and 7pmGalaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8Drama/Biography | 14A | 121 Min. Director: Kirk JonesCast: Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan, and Scott Ellis Watson14A – content advisory: coarse language, some violenceWinner of two BAFTA Awards, including Best Actor for Robert Aramayo, and already featured among IMDb’s Top 250 Films of All Time, “I Swear” tells the inspiring true story of John Davidson, a young man living with Tourette syndrome in a world that refuses to understand him. Misjudged, rejected, and repeatedly pushed aside, John fights to reclaim his dignity, ultimately turning his struggle into a powerful journey filled with humour, resilience, and hope.Tickets: $12, General AdmissionLink to Tickets: prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=581743~dbb1d4c7-ba2b-4a34-ae19-d193b30b...