Ottawa Canadian Film Festival

Ottawa Canadian Film Festival The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival (OCanFilmFest) is a registered charity cultural organization whose mission is to celebrate Canadian films and filmmakers.

OCan is a Film Festival in Ottawa that celebrates Canadian film. Through annual festival screenings at the Bytowne Cinema in November and activities throughout the year, we work to promote Canadian film as distinctive and vital to our country’s culture and the local economy. OCanFilmFest is a registered charity that is artist and volunteer-run, and is strongly committed to fostering diversity in o

ur approach to programming. We strive to achieve this by encouraging film submissions from under-represented independent artists including those who identify as women, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour (BIPoC), persons from the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities. We recruit diverse members and voices to our Board of Directors and film selection jury. Donations accepted through Canada Helps. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ottawa-independent-film-festival/

Two iconic locations. Four days of screenings. One incredible festival. This year's OCAN Film Fest looks a bit different...
09/02/2026

Two iconic locations. Four days of screenings. One incredible festival.

This year's OCAN Film Fest looks a bit different - we've got TWO venues (Mayfair Theatre and ByTowne Cinema) for to you to visit, and 4 screening times. Here's the schedule ⬇️

🍿FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 – Opening night 7pm at Bytowne Cinema
🍿 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 – Matinee 11:30am at Mayfair Theatre
🍿 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 – 9pm at Bytowne Cinema
🍿 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 – Matinee 11:30am at Mayfair Theatre

Grab your popcorn, your festival pass and we'll see you at Ottawa's most iconic theatres from November 6th - 8th!

📬 Our next newsletter drops next week, and trust us, you don't want to miss it.Expect the good stuff: what's screening a...
08/26/2026

📬 Our next newsletter drops next week, and trust us, you don't want to miss it.

Expect the good stuff: what's screening around Ottawa, a filmmaker spotlight, films worth watching, and a few of our team's current faves. 🎬

Not subscribed yet? Hop on the list 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/c15377d23da2/ocan-newsletter

Got a short film you'd love to see featured, or want to be our next filmmaker spotlight? Slide into our inbox at [email protected], we'd love to hear from you.

📸 Throwing it back to some of our favourite moments from last year's festival! But here's the thing, magic like this doe...
08/19/2026

📸 Throwing it back to some of our favourite moments from last year's festival! But here's the thing, magic like this doesn't happen without an incredible team behind the scenes. And that's where YOU come in.

🙌 We're officially on the hunt for volunteers to help bring OCAN to life this year! A few of the ways you can get involved:

Handing out festival passes
Ushering guests into screenings
Partnership coordination
Swag bag assembly
Sponsorship research & prospecting
Postering & flyering across Ottawa
✨ …and so much more!

Whether you're a film lover, a creative looking to build your portfolio, or just someone who wants to be part of something special, there's a spot for you on our team.

Ready to get involved? Email us at [email protected] and let's chat!

Let's make this year the best one yet. 🎥♥️

THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY SPONSORS 💛Because of you, OCAN's 10th anniversary is happening.This year, we weren't awarded City...
08/17/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY SPONSORS 💛

Because of you, OCAN's 10th anniversary is happening.

This year, we weren't awarded City of Ottawa funding, but thanks to our incredible local sponsors and community, the festival lives on.

Want to help us keep it going?

🤝 Businesses, become a sponsor
Packages from $250–$1,000
📩 [email protected]

💛 Film lovers, donate to the festival
🔗 https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ottawa-independent-film-festival/

Ottawa, let's rally for the arts. 🎬

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨We're giving away 2 FESTIVAL PASSES to OCAN, grab a friend and get ready for 3 days of unforgettable C...
08/14/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨

We're giving away 2 FESTIVAL PASSES to OCAN, grab a friend and get ready for 3 days of unforgettable Canadian cinema at the ByTowne Cinema and the Mayfair Theatre (Nov 6–8). 🍿♥️

Here's how to enter 👇
1️⃣ Follow us Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend you'd bring with you in the comments (each tag = a new entry! 👀)

🗓️ Winners will be chosen on August 28th. Good luck, Ottawa! Someone's about to have the best movie night(s) of the year. 🎥🎟️

🎬 EARLY BIRD PASSES ARE LIVE! 🎬The countdown to OCAN is officially on, and you can lock in the best seat at the best pri...
08/12/2026

🎬 EARLY BIRD PASSES ARE LIVE! 🎬

The countdown to OCAN is officially on, and you can lock in the best seat at the best price, right now!

Your festival pass gets you into all 4 screenings from Nov 6–8, taking over two of Ottawa's most iconic cinemas: the Bytowne Cinema and the Mayfair Theatre. Four screenings, one unforgettable celebration of Canadian film. 🍿

⏰ Early bird pricing ends August 31, after that, prices go up. 🎟️ Grab yours now!

Don't sleep on this one, Ottawa. ♥️

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ocan-film-festival-early-bird

Ottawa… mark your calendars. 👀OCAN is back, and this year, we're celebrating 10 years of screening Canadian films 🎬3 day...
08/10/2026

Ottawa… mark your calendars. 👀

OCAN is back, and this year, we're celebrating 10 years of screening Canadian films 🎬

3 days. 4 screenings. 2 locations. 1 iconic festival. More to come, stay tuned. 🫶🎥

Son of Sara | Horror | Playing TONIGHT at the ByTowne Cinema 🎞️🍿"Haunted by strange urges and disturbing visions, a pre...
07/22/2026

Son of Sara | Horror | Playing TONIGHT at the ByTowne Cinema 🎞️🍿

"Haunted by strange urges and disturbing visions, a pregnant woman named Sara accepts an invitation to dinner that spirals into a bloody, demented nightmare."

We've got TWO tickets to tonights screening, so if you want to snag them, make sure you're following our page, and leave a comment!

Calling all Ottawa businesses! 🎬It's official, the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is turning 10 this November, and we cou...
07/06/2026

Calling all Ottawa businesses! 🎬

It's official, the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is turning 10 this November, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate a full decade of Canadian storytelling with our incredible community.

To mark the milestone, we're inviting local businesses to become part of our biggest festival yet. We've built three sponsorship tiers (ranging from $250 to $1,000), each designed to give your business meaningful visibility with an engaged, culture-loving Ottawa audience, plus festival tickets, social recognition, and more.

Whether you're a longtime supporter of the arts or looking for a new way to connect with your community, there's a package that fits.

Shoot us a DM, leave a comment, or email us if you're interested in learning more!

Ten years of Canadian cinema in Ottawa, let's make this one the best yet. 🇨🇦🍿

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