Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival

Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival ❤️‍🔥 For thinkers and feelers
📅 Cinéfest 38: September 19-27, 2026
📍 SilverCity Sudbury (Cineplex)
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Since its inception in 1989, Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival continues to seek out and showcase high-calibre film programming to passionate and enthusiastic audiences over its 9-day festival. Recognized as a premier film event in Canada, hosting over 25,000 attendees annually, Cinéfest Sudbury celebrates and promotes diverse cultural exchange and open-mindedness, with a commitment of sharing the best international and domestic programming to a broad audience of cinephiles, filmmakers, and industry delegates. Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival celebrated its 37th edition in 2025.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 💖Contagious energy, unmatched dedication, and a constant willingness to lend a helping hand are what...
09/27/2026

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 💖

Contagious energy, unmatched dedication, and a constant willingness to lend a helping hand are what make the Cinéfest Sudbury experience reach new heights every year.

Who do we have to thank for that? Our wonderful team of volunteers!

Whether you were a first-time volunteer or a longtime festival friend (we’re looking at you, Carmen, Andy, and Dawn!), you helped make this year’s festival another outstanding event for the history books.

Thank you for bringing your time, energy, and enthusiasm to Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival. We truly couldn’t do it without you! ❤️‍🔥

⚡ Volunteers are generously powered by
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CINEMA SUMMIT SPOTLIGHT 🎤In partnership with our friends at Cultural Industries Ontario North, this year's Cinema Summit...
09/27/2026

CINEMA SUMMIT SPOTLIGHT 🎤

In partnership with our friends at Cultural Industries Ontario North, this year's Cinema Summit showcased lively conversation, insightful networking events, and bright new ideas for the future of filmmaking in Northern Ontario!

❤️‍🔥 Thanks to all participating industry guests, registrants, and our gracious host Hilton Garden Inn Sudbury for their commitment in making Cinema Summit another smash hit. We hope to see you all again in 2027!

📸 Juan Carlos Echavarria

FILM SCHEDULE - DAY NINE ❤️‍🔥12pm - YELLOW LETTERS12:15pm - SOUMSOUM, LA NUIT DES ASTRES2:15pm - L'AFFAIRE MARIE-CLAIRE2...
09/27/2026

FILM SCHEDULE - DAY NINE ❤️‍🔥

12pm - YELLOW LETTERS
12:15pm - SOUMSOUM, LA NUIT DES ASTRES
2:15pm - L'AFFAIRE MARIE-CLAIRE
2:30pm - LOOK BACK
4:15pm - JUSTE UNE ILLUSION
4:30pm - LOVE OF YOUR LIFE
7pm - THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK*

*Gala Film Presentation (pictured)

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FILM UPDPATE ❤️‍🔥Ticket sales for our Closing Night Gala Film Presentation of THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK are...
09/26/2026

FILM UPDPATE ❤️‍🔥

Ticket sales for our Closing Night Gala Film Presentation of THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK are on fire! Tickets including the après-film reception at The Garden Grille and Bar Restaurant (Hilton Garden Inn Sudbury) are now SOLD OUT.

Until we reach full in-theatre capacity, tickets excluding the après-film reception will be available for $16 each. Get yours while quantities last!

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AND THE WINNERS ARE... 🏆After an exceptional screening for this year's CTV Best in Shorts Competition finalists, we're o...
09/26/2026

AND THE WINNERS ARE... 🏆

After an exceptional screening for this year's CTV Best in Shorts Competition finalists, we're overjoyed to announce this year's CTV Best in Shorts Competition winners!

Congratulations to:
🏆 Kato Alexander & Renjie Li - HAPPY (First Place)
🏆 Jake Savard - THE FIRE SPIRIT (Second Place)
🏆 Michael Loranger - STICK: SCHOOL DAYS (Scholarship Award)
🏆 Donna Bowles - WESTERN DAYS GOLD (Special Merit)

FILM SCHEDULE - DAY EIGHT ❤️‍🔥12pm - CTV BEST IN SHORTS12:15pm - FOREIGN TONGUE12:30pm - SUNBURN2pm - LA GRADIVA2:30pm -...
09/26/2026

FILM SCHEDULE - DAY EIGHT ❤️‍🔥

12pm - CTV BEST IN SHORTS
12:15pm - FOREIGN TONGUE
12:30pm - SUNBURN
2pm - LA GRADIVA
2:30pm - IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH
3pm - WHATCHA WANT
4:30pm - TENDER LOVING CARE
4:45pm - WHAT WE HAVE LEFT
7pm - THE DEBUT*
7:30pm - SUDBURY'S SHORTER SUPERSTACKS
8pm - EXTRAVAGANT WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE
9:30pm - STARSUCKERS

*Gala Film Presentation (pictured)

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FILM SCHEDULE - DAY SEVEN ❤️‍🔥10am - FESTIVAL SELECTS: COWARD10:05am - FESTIVAL SELECTS: HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR B***Y!11:30...
09/25/2026

FILM SCHEDULE - DAY SEVEN ❤️‍🔥

10am - FESTIVAL SELECTS: COWARD
10:05am - FESTIVAL SELECTS: HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR B***Y!
11:30am - THE BANQUET
12:45pm - SEAHORSE
1:30pm - RÉDEMPTIONS
2:30pm - REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION
3pm - SHORT CIRCUIT III: LOVE UNFILTERED
4pm - PARADISE
4:30pm - HOW WE STAND
7pm - I PLAY ROCKY*
8pm - DARLENE LOVE: I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN
9:15pm - PLAN C
9:45pm - LUMI

*Gala Film Presentation (pictured)

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GALA MAGIC 🪄Here are a handful of shots from last night's Gala Film Presentation of CLUB KID, including the après-film r...
09/24/2026

GALA MAGIC 🪄

Here are a handful of shots from last night's Gala Film Presentation of CLUB KID, including the après-film reception at the Sudbury Theatre Centre!

❤️‍🔥 Sponsored by Desjardins Group
📸 Juan Carlos Echavarria

BANKED MEMORIES ✨From first arrivals to final cheers, the Desjardins pre-party was filled with electric energy, outstand...
09/24/2026

BANKED MEMORIES ✨

From first arrivals to final cheers, the Desjardins pre-party was filled with electric energy, outstanding people, and unforgettable moments worthy of an immediate deposit in the memory bank!

❤️‍🔥 Thanks to Major Sponsor Desjardins Group for helping us open the night with a "balance" full of great vibes

🍴 Catering provided by Saint Oliver's
📸 Juan Carlos Echavarria

FILM SCHEDULE - DAY SIX ❤️‍🔥10am - FESTIVAL SELECTS: AU REVOIR PLUTON12pm - WHEN A WITNESS RECANTS12:30pm - NEVERMAN2:30...
09/24/2026

FILM SCHEDULE - DAY SIX ❤️‍🔥

10am - FESTIVAL SELECTS: AU REVOIR PLUTON
12pm - WHEN A WITNESS RECANTS
12:30pm - NEVERMAN
2:30pm - DOUBLE FREEDOM
3:30pm - BIRDS OF WAR
4pm - 125, RUE DES MALAISES
4:30pm - BACK IN BLACK
7pm - LAST MOON*
8pm - YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER
8:45pm - ITHAQUA
9:15pm - JIM QUEEN

*Gala Film Presentation (pictured)

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