The Calgary International Film Festival’s mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films and creating remarkable festival experiences.”

Achieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As, networking, panels and film talks. We seek the most compelling, innovative, and noteworthy films, and present them in a festival format that is interesting, distinctive, and unique.

Hope to see you at CIFF 2024, happening Sep 19 – 29!