Calgary Justice Film Festival

09/22/2026

09/20/2026

The Mosquers Film Festival so generously invited the Calgary Justice Film Festival to participate in their 2026 festival! ممتن لك

CjFF was brought to Edmonton to share in an extraordinary time of connection and learning. We greatly appreciate this opportunity and can't wait to collaborate in the coming year!

It has been an eye-opening, joyous, and incredible opportunity for CJFF to build solid relationships with The Mosquers, filmmakers, and key industry organizations. Our Programming Coordinator, Rawd Almasoud, and Executive Director, Rowan Fisher, have spent a fantastic three days listening, learning, and participating in a wonderful event.

Thank you also to AMPIA and Edmonton Screen for the hang-outs and your amazing support of all we are building for CJFF!

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09/06/2026

Women's Centre of Calgary invited the Calgary Justice Film Festival to join with and Kindred in the Calgary Pride parade today! A fearless, dedicated, and beautiful group of humans from CJFF are walking right now (!) to celebrate and support all of yyc’s 2SLGBTQ+ community.

What would you have done when…? This is doing it. Thank you to everyone walking today.

08/23/2026

CJFF had a unique justREEL Commmunity Event in partnership with Human Rights Collective this month, thanks to FENYK COFFEE & SOCIAL's amazing space!

For Youth In Action: Focus, we invited youth voices in Calgary to share ideas and experiences in their efforts to change our world. The panel of Evan Li, Fatima, Lina, and Sindhia engaged and truly moved the audience with their insights.

Thank you to for their and @ yyc_arabarts for their sponsorship of the screening of Sudan, Remember Us. So lovely of Gurvir Sidhu and ⭐ H A M I D H O M E S ⭐, to have sponsored us with the bringing of all the items for our silent auction. All proceeds from the event are being donated to the !

Next justREEL is at 6pm on September 17, 2026 at The Confluence - in partnership with and Eugene Stickland! Stay tuned for details!

07/17/2026

11/04/2025

CUFF Community Pick: Calgary Justice Film Festival 🎬 Following the International Premiere at CUFF 2025, SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE will be playing on Saturday, November 8 at The Confluence (Burnswest Theatre) as part of the Calgary Justice Film Festival. The film is free to attend and includes post-film discussion lead by MLA Joe Ceci. Tickets to SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE and all other films at the festival are free to attend, so be sure to check them out! https://justicefilmfestival.ca/something-better-change

11/03/2025

The CJFF Opening Ceremonies: Indigenous Lens will present an evening of reflection that honours the traditions and stories within Indigenous communities.

With a Welcome and Blessing from Elder Rod Scout, honour songs performed by Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, and a dance by Kyle Young Pine. Remarks will be shared by Courtney Walcott, City Councillor Terry Wong, and Jennifer Thompson, President of The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland.

The event will also feature the art installation Bubbling Up by Grace Gee.

Tickets are still available for our opening night screenings, visit here: https://www.showpass.com/calgary-justice-film-festival-day-one/

11/02/2025

The Peace Market at CJFF 2025
📅 Saturday, November 8 | 12–6 PM
📍 Lower Barracks, The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)

Explore a pop-up community of local vendors, non-profits, and NGOs sharing art, crafts, and causes that inspire action.

Meet passionate Calgarians creating change, discover unique handmade goods, and learn about organizations making an impact on issues that matter, from climate and human rights to community care.

Come before a film or drop by after. The Peace Market is open to everyone, no ticket required.

Featuring vendors such as DK’s Creations, Sweetgrass Skin Company, Shepherd Originals, Bright Swan Creations, and many more, alongside more than 20 community organizations from across Calgary.

10/30/2025

Experience the last night of the Calgary Justice Film Festival on Saturday, November 8, at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland with a lineup of films exploring themes of music and art, LGBTQIA+ rights, human rights, animal rights, and workers’ rights.

Evening screenings include:
🎥 Burcu’s Angels
🎥 Something Better Change
🎥 Oswaldo de Camargo: Between the Cold and the Music
🎥 Maria
🎥 Feel It From My Words
🎥 Aamelat
🎥 The Last Howl

Celebrate diverse voices and watch powerful real stories on the big screen.

🎟 Get your FREE tickets now with the link in our bio!

10/30/2025

Join us for The Pitch on Friday, November 7, at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland , featuring a special appearance and signing with Calgary Wild FC players Grace Stordy and Farkhunda Muhtaj.

We’ll also welcome Lara Murphy, CEO of Calgary Wild FC, for a post-screening conversation on leadership, teamwork, and building equity on and off the field.

Meet your favourite players from Calgary Wild FC and be part of an inspiring evening celebrating women in sport ⚽️

Free tickets available here: https://www.showpass.com/calgary-justice-film-festival-day-two/