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Dufferin Film Festival is a Canadian short film festival dedicated to showcasing and celebrating independent Canadian filmmakers while bringing high-quality film experiences to rural Ontario communities. Held annually in Orangeville, Ontario, the festival creates meaningful connections between filmmakers and audiences through screenings, Q&As, networking opportunities, workshops, and special events designed to make filmmakers feel welcomed and supported throughout their festival experience.
Founded with a mission to increase accessibility to Canadian cinema outside major urban centres, Dufferin Film Festival highlights emerging and established voices from across the country while fostering community engagement, tourism, arts education, and cultural development within the region. The festival is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where finances should never be a barrier to participation for filmmakers.
Dufferin Film Festival continues to grow as a recognized platform for Canadian short films, attracting industry professionals, jurors, sponsors, volunteers, and audiences who are passionate about supporting Canadian storytelling and independent film culture.