Lunenburg Doc Fest

05/04/2026

🎥 Lunenburg Doc Fest's Late Submission Deadline is coming up later this week!

Don't forget to submit your doc to our FilmFreeway portal by May 8 before submission fees go up: https://filmfreeway.com/LunenburgDocFest

05/04/2026

We’re hiring an Operations Manager 🎬

Lunenburg Doc Fest is an annual documentary film festival dedicated to showcasing compelling stories and fostering community engagement through film. The Operations Manager plays a key role in bringing this vision to life this September.

Type: Contract
Term: May to October
Compensation: $25/hr
Location: Lunenburg, NS (as required).

For the full job description, visit https://www.lunenburgdocfest.com/operations-manager-2026

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by May 12, 2026.

Questions? Reach out to us at the same email.

04/14/2026

The last screening in our Winter Film Series is upon us!

Please join us for the award-winning documentary, "Celestial Q***r" directed by Eryn Foster & Sue Johnson.

Sunday, April 19, 2 pm
$10 donation / PWYC
Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance
97 Kaulbach St 3rd Floor, Lunenburg

*SPECIAL GUESTS!*

"Celestial Q***r" documents the life and work of animator, activist and multidisciplinary artist James MacSwain. For over 40 years, MacSwain has been making otherworldly imagery full of whimsy, humour, politics and beauty. Through observational adventures, archival footage and rarely seen works, "Celestial Q***r" illustrates the impact and contributions of this singular artist.

Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/372665701

This screening is presented with our partners Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts and Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance.

04/09/2026

The 13th annual Lunenburg Doc Fest is coming up! Our regular deadline is tomorrow (April 10) – head over to https://filmfreeway.com/LunenburgDocFest to submit your doc before submission fees go up.

03/13/2026

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨

The LDF Early Bird deadline is TODAY.

Get your film in on filmfreeway.com/lunenburgdocfest and grab our discounted submission pricing while you can!

02/03/2026

The second doc of our Winter Film Series will be screening later this month at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance!

PIPE DREAMS, directed by Stacey Tenenbaum, follows 5 organists as they compete in Canada's International Organ Competition (CIOC). Who will master the 'king of instruments' and come out victorious in Montreal?

Don't miss this cozy afternoon of film capped off with a special performance.

Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 2 PM
📍 LAMP, 97 Kaulbach St (3rd Floor), Lunenburg
🎟 $10 / PWYC

Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/dHBAjfba

Presented with our partners Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts and Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance.

01/28/2026

Huge congratulations to CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS on its Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature!

We were honoured to screen this incredible film at Lunenburg Doc Fest 2025 🎞️

01/19/2026

Movie #1 of our Winter Film Series was a huge success ✔️

Thank you to those who joined us for the film and the insightful Q&A that followed. Check our website for details on our next film: Pipe Dreams! 🎶

01/15/2026

We’re back to kick off our Winter Film Series with The Librarians — a timely, moving documentary about the people standing up for access to books, ideas, and the freedom to read.

As book bans surge across the U.S., this film shows how librarians are navigating growing pressure, threats, and censorship, and why their work matters more than ever.

Sunday, Jan. 18 @ 2 PM
📍 LAMP, 97 Kaulbach St (3rd Floor), Lunenburg
🎟 $10 / PWYC • Screening + Q&A

Presented with our wonderful partners Lunenburg Foundation for the Artsand Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance.

01/09/2026

We're excited to be partnering on this year’s Winter Film Series with Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts ❄️🎬

Sunday docs are on from January–March at Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance — come join us!

We are happy to announce our annual Winter Film Series, this year in partnership with the incredible local organizations and fellow arts-supporters and (Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance)!
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Join us Sundays @ 2 pm, January–March • $10 / PWYC
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97 Kaulbach St 3rd Floor, Lunenburg (LAMP)

January 18 > The Librarians
with Q&A

February 15 > Pipe Dreams
with special performance

March 15 > Celestial Q***r
with special guests

See you there!