Okanagan International Film Festival

Okanagan International Film Festival The Okanagan's own International Film Festival · October 15 - 18, 2026
Final Submission date August 15, 2026

🎶🍺 TONIGHT: Music Bingo at Kettle River Brewing! FREE to play!Come test your music knowledge, compete for prizes, and su...
09/08/2026

🎶🍺 TONIGHT: Music Bingo at Kettle River Brewing! FREE to play!

Come test your music knowledge, compete for prizes, and support OKIFF while you’re at it.

🎵 Music Bingo hosted by Daine
🏆 Prizes for the champions
⏰ Starts at 6:30 PM
🍺 $1 from every house pint is donated to the Okanagan International Film Festival
🪑 Seating is first come, first serve

Grab some friends, grab a pint, and see how quickly you can recognize those songs. 👀

Tonight at Kettle River Brewing!

Would you go into a movie completely blind?Just a title, a runtime, and a seat in the theatre..There’s something kind of...
09/07/2026

Would you go into a movie completely blind?

Just a title, a runtime, and a seat in the theatre..

There’s something kind of exciting about seeing a film without already knowing what to expect. No hype, no spoilers, no algorithm telling you whether it’s “for you.”

Sometimes taking a chance is how you find a new favourite. 🍿

So be honest...

Would you do it? 👇
👍 Absolutely
😮 I need at least a trailer

09/06/2026

🎬 You don’t have to leave the Okanagan to experience stories from around the world.

Different countries. Different cultures. Different perspectives. Different filmmakers.

For four days, they’ll all meet on one screen right here in the Okanagan.

🌎 International cinema
🎥 New voices
🍿 Stories you may never have discovered otherwise

The world is coming to the Okanagan.

OKIFF
October 15-18, 2026

OKIFF.org

We're thrilled to announce the Okanagan International Film Festival and Forum (OKIFF) is happening October 15–16, 2026, ...
09/04/2026

We're thrilled to announce the Okanagan International Film Festival and Forum (OKIFF) is happening October 15–16, 2026, right here in the Okanagan! 🎥

Proudly presented by the Okanagan TV & Film Industry Society, OKIFF brings together filmmakers, storytellers, and film lovers for a celebration of screen culture in one of the most beautiful settings in the country.

Whether you're an industry pro, an aspiring filmmaker, or just love a great story on the big screen, this one's for you.

📅 Save the date: October 15–16, 2026
📍 Okanagan, BC

🎥 Newsflash: Film festivals aren’t just for filmmakers. They’re for people who like movies. That’s it.You can simply sho...
09/03/2026

🎥 Newsflash: Film festivals aren’t just for filmmakers. They’re for people who like movies. That’s it.

You can simply show up, watch something you might never have discovered otherwise, laugh, think, argue about the ending afterward, and maybe find a new favourite film.

That’s kind of the whole point.

🍿 If you love a good story, grab a seat at OKIFF and let's get this movie party started! 🎉
Tickets on sale soon!... Psssst - get in on early bird pricing!

09/02/2026

🎬 OKIFF is shaping up to be a lot more than a weekend of movies.

🏆 An Awards Gala
🎥 A full lineup of film screenings
🤝 Industry events and opportunities to connect
✨ And plenty more happening throughout the festival

Whether you work in film, love discovering new movies, or just want to be part of something new happening in the Okanagan, there’s going to be a lot to experience.

OKIFF - October 15-18, 2026.

OKIFF.org

🎶🍺 Meet some of the OKIFF team! TONIGHT: Music Bingo at Kettle River Brewing! FREE to play 🎇✨Come test your music knowle...
09/01/2026

🎶🍺 Meet some of the OKIFF team! TONIGHT: Music Bingo at Kettle River Brewing! FREE to play 🎇✨

Come test your music knowledge, compete for prizes, and support OKIFF while you’re at it.

🎵 Music Bingo hosted by Daine
🏆 Prizes for the champions
⏰ Starts at 6:30 PM
🍺 $1 from every house pint is donated to the Okanagan International Film Festival
🪑 Seating is first come, first serve

Grab some friends, grab a pint, and see how quickly you can recognize those songs. 👀

Tonight at Kettle River Brewing!

08/31/2026

🎬 You can sponsor OKIFF next year. But you can only become a Founding Member once.

This is the year OKIFF returns to the Okanagan - and we’re inviting the people who believe in what we’re building to become part of its foundation.

With a contribution of $500 or more, Founding Members will receive:

✨ Recognition in the OKIFF festival program
🎥 Recognition on our on-screen donor rolls
🏆 Permanent recognition as one of the people who helped bring OKIFF back
😎 And, yes... some pretty solid bragging rights.

Not just for this festival.

Forever.

Founding Members may also choose to remain anonymous.

Ready to be part of OKIFF history?

👉 Visit OKIFF.org to become a Founding Member.

E-transfer is preferred when possible, as it helps us avoid processing fees and puts more of your contribution directly toward the festival.

🌎 A great story can come from anywhere - and still feel like it was made for you.That’s the power of international film....
08/31/2026

🌎 A great story can come from anywhere - and still feel like it was made for you.

That’s the power of international film.

It can take us somewhere we’ve never been, introduce us to lives completely different from our own, and then surprise us with just how familiar the emotions feel.

Different cultures. Different perspectives... Different ways of telling a story.

But underneath it all, there’s often a lot more connecting us than separating us.

That exchange of stories and ideas is a big part of what OKIFF is about. - swapping stories, sharing laughs, and earning something new.

🎬 So, who's ready to see the world through someone else's lens? 🎥

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🎬 When was the last time you watched a movie without reading 500 reviews or getting algorithm-approved recs? 🤔 Like, you...
08/31/2026

🎬 When was the last time you watched a movie without reading 500 reviews or getting algorithm-approved recs? 🤔 Like, you just went for it because the title was cool or a friend said... 'trust me, bro? 😂 And then BAM! You stumbled upon a film that blew your mind!
That's what we love about film festivals - they're like a box of chocolates, but less calories and more cinematic surprises!

🍫 Come curious, leave delighted!

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