October 17-25, 2026
Screening Venue: Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive (south end Barrie)
The 29th 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
FESTIVAL LINE UP
October 17-25 | Galaxy Cinemas
OPENING NIGHT FILM
October 17 | 7 pm | Galaxy Cinemas
Q&A with Sergio Navarretta
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE / FILMMAKERS PARTY
October 24 | 7 pm | Galaxy Cinemas
Reception/Awards – 9:00 pm, Milestones Grill + Bar – included with your film ticket
Here is the list of Official Selections and the Awards!
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SCHEDULE:
October 17-25, 2026
Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Dr, Barrie
The film trailers can be viewed on their individual event page. Click on the triangle in the headers to view.
Sat, Oct 17
1:00 pm – RUN TERRY RUN
4:00 pm – PETER ASHER: EVERYWHERE MAN
7:00 pm – WHAT WE HAVE LEFT – includes Q&A!
Sun, Oct 18
1:00 pm – LATE FAME
4:00 pm – BLUE HERON
7:00 pm – ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA
9:10 pm – THE FURIES (LES FURIES)
Mon, Oct 19
1:00 pm – WINTER OF THE CROW
4:00 pm – YOU HAD TO BE THERE
7:00 pm – AKASHI
Tues, Oct 20
4:00 pm – HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
7:00 pm – JACK JOHNSON: SURFILMUSIC
9:00 pm – WINTER OF THE CROW
Wed, Oct 21
1:00 pm – THE FURIES (LES FURIES)
4:00 pm – ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA
7:00 pm – IN ALASKA
Thurs, Oct 22
1:00 pm – AKASHI
4:00 pm – PETER ASHER: EVERYWHERE MAN
7:00 pm – MOUSE
Fri, Oct 23
4:00 pm – LATE FAME
7:00 pm – FJORD
Sat, Oct 24
1:00 pm – 111 – ECHOES FROM HALIFAX
4:00 pm – MOUSE
7:00 pm – SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
9:00 pm – FILMMAKERS PARTY/AWARDS
Sun, Oct 25
1:00 pm – RENOIR
4:00 pm – HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
7:00 pm – YOU HAD TO BE THERE
Film Tickets: $12 (HST included)
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.
