October 18-26, 2025
Screening Venue: Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive (south end Barrie)
The 28th edition of this multi-faceted festival provides a curated selection of films from all over the world with a particular emphasis on Canadian creators and their work.
This event has passed. Thank you to all our supporters and attendees for another great festival!
Special Events:
LITTLE LORRAINE
October 24 | 7 pm | Galaxy Cinemas
Q&A with Tim Doiron and Larissa Mair
NIKA & MADISON
October 25 | 4 pm | Galaxy Cinemas
Q&A with Star Slade and Larissa Mair
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE / FILMMAKERS PARTY
October 25 | 7 pm | Galaxy Cinemas
Reception/Awards – 8:30 pm, Milestones Grill + Bar – included with your film ticket
Here is the list of Official Selections and the Awards!
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The film trailers can be viewed on their individual event page. Click on the triangle in the headers to view.
Saturday, October 18
1:00 pm – TINA *Canadian Premiere*
4:00 pm – IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY
7:00 pm – YOUNGBLOOD – includes Q&A!
9:30 pm – OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION, Milestones Grill + Bar
Sunday, October 19
1:00 pm – BOXCUTTER
4:00 pm – KÖLN ’75
7:00 pm – A NICE INDIAN BOY
Monday, October 20
1:00 pm – BAD SHABBOS
4:00 pm – JANE AUSTIN WRECKED MY LIFE
7:00 pm – SILVER SCREAMERS – includes Q&A!
Tuesday, October 21
4:00 pm – ELEANOR THE GREAT
7:00 pm – OUT STANDING
9:20 pm – GOOD BOY
Wednesday, October 22
4:00 pm – TINA
7:00 pm – RELAY
Thursday, October 23
4:00 pm – YOUNGBLOOD
7:00 pm – BAD SHABBOS
9:15 pm – GOOD BOY
Friday, October 24
1:00 pm – SILVER SCREAMERS
4:00 pm – A NICE INDIAN BOY
7:00 pm – LITTLE LORRAINE – includes Q&A
Saturday, October 25
1:00 pm – DJ AHMET
4:00 pm – NIKA AND MADISON – includes Q&A
7:00 pm – SHORTS SHOWCASE
8:30 pm – FILMMAKERS PARTY/AWARDS, Milestones Grill + Bar
Sunday, October 26
1:00 pm – SAINTS AND WARRIORS
4:00 pm – ELEANOR THE GREAT
7:00 pm – JANE AUSTIN WRECKED MY LIFE
Film Tickets: $12
Screenings are at Galaxy Cinemas located in the south end of Barrie at 72 Commerce Park Drive. Advance tickets are available online through the “Buy Tickets” links on the individual event pages. Screenings are General Admission and not reserved seating. Box office opens one hour before showtime. Tickets are not sold through Cineplex.
Thank you to the following Friends of the Festival:
Marshall & Susan Green