Over the 11 days, the CIFF screens more than 200 multi-genre films from more than 100 countries and highlighted by a series of gala events, awards ceremonies, and special presentations.
Since 2000, CIFF has become one of the largest film festivals in Canada—enjoyed each year by upwards of 28,000 cultural enthusiasts—and a premiere cultural event in Calgary’s social calendar, one of only a few Oscar-qualifying festivals in Canada.
Demonstrating unparalleled diversity and accessibility as an arts medium, CIFF is integral to the cultural fabric of the city, delivering measurable impact, connectivity, and cultural relevance.
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Film Schedule
Film genres range from Late Night, New American Cinema to World Cinema, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Music.
There are also film maker panels, artist talks and industry events, for aspiring film makers and creators to network.
Featured categories include:
Alberta films spotlight
Canadian narrative feature competition (with a $10,000 prize for the winner of the RBC Emerging Canadian Artist competition)
Documentary cinema (prize: $5000, sponsored by Directors Guild of Canada)
Check out over 20 music festivals in BC for summer 2023, bringing some of the biggest international artists as well as homegrown musical talent to the BC stage!
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