Celebrating the Canadian Film Industry in Fernie BC. Hosted each year in January, the Reel Canadian Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of films touching on different themes and genres, featuring the talent, diversity, and independence of the Canadian film industry.
TICKETS & PASSES
Regular Full Festival Pass $100 + fees
Friday Night or Saturday Night Passes: $40 Now on Sale - limited availability!
PURCHASE ONLINE
2025 SCHEDULE
*Times are subject to change, see official festival website for latest information*
Friday, January 24
- 5:45pm: Doors open & Check-in
- 6:00pm: Opening Reception at The Central
- 7:15pm: Screenings: Terry's Little Village (short) & The Island Between Tides (feature)
- 9:20pm: Industry Q&A with Austin Andrews & Andrew Holmes - The Island Between Tides
Saturday January 26
- 5:30pm: Doors open
- 6:00pm: Screenings: Still Here (short) & Young Werther (feature)
- 8:00pm: Door Prizes & Intermission
- 8:25pm: Screenings: Stau Quo Chouchou - Favourite Only Child (short) Hôtel Silence (feature)
Sunday January 29
- 4:15pm: Doors open
- 4:45pm: Local Reels: SHINE Afterschool Arts by Sadie Rosgen & Moab n Back by Olivier Thorlakson; Screenings: The Passion & Puppetry of Ronnie Burkett (short) Drive Back Home (feature)
- 7:00pm: Closing Reception at the Vogue Theatre
7:45pm: Screenings: Desyn (short) The Mother & The Bear (feature)
2025 FILM LINEUP
The festival features evening gala celebrations, Q&A sessions and screenings of full-length feature films plus shorts and special presentations over three days featuring a wide variety of genres and storylines. Come and see what makes Canadian Cinema so great!
The Reel Canadian Film Festival is an independent program of the Reel Canadian Film Society. All screenings and events are held at the Vogue Theatre, except where otherwise noted.