ABOUT US
NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES UNIQUE FILM EXPERIENCES
The Barrie Film Festival is a not for profit organization that provides film fans unique experiences through year-round programming.
The Barrie Film Festival screens and operates on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishnaabeg include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture and are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Métis and Inuit people.
Projects of the Barrie Film Festival Include:
Outdoor Films
Outdoor Screening Programme
Catering to a broader audience, our Outdoor Screening programme strives to create special and accessible venues in public spaces with family-friendly movie screenings presented free-of-charge to the Barrie community. These screenings are a good fit in collaboration with the Downtown BIA’s Lawn Chair Luminata: Waterfront series, which brings together theatre, music, film and art set in various downtown locations.
Screen One Film Series
First Wednesday of every month.
February – April, and September – December 2022.
Discover extraordinary films all through the year!
2022 is our 27th year for this popular monthly film series, which provides an enhanced opportunity for local audiences to see the finest Canadian, Independent and World cinema on offer.
3rd Thursday
First Wednesday of every month.
February – April, and September – December 2022.
This monthly series started in 2014 and is another exciting addition to our monthly offering so that we can bring you more screening opportunities and also have a time slot where we can add a variety of genres from more challenging, thought-provoking features to documentaries and there may even be some lighthearted selections in the mix. We guarantee we will showcase a wide variety of material from Canada and around the world. This series is currently on hold.
Annual Barrie Film Festival
September 23 - October 3, 2022
The festival began in 1997 and over the years has grown to a multifaceted ten-day event. The line-up is a showcase of award-winning independent feature films from all over the globe with a significant emphasis on Canadian content as well as the screening of short films and a short film competition. The number of offsite additions has expanded over the years to include, galas, educational workshops and guest Q&As to further enhance the excitement of the festival.
Education Program
We provide education resources to teachers.
The Education Program caters to hundreds of elementary and high school students from Barrie and the surrounding area. The programming is designed to support current curricular needs and presents teachers and students with the opportunity to view films – which are often not available to see anywhere other than film festivals – in an event setting.
Reel Stories
March 24 - March 27, 2022
The socially conscious Reel Stories program is primarily concerned with raising awareness and highlighting current issues in the world. It began in 2005. This annual mini-film festival typically takes place in February but has taken place in March for 2021 and 2022.
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