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

 

LISTINGS & TICKETS

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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 with 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 THE 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

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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.

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Thank you to Friends of the Festival:

Susan & Marshall Green
Rod Burns