National Canadian Film Day

National Canadian Film Day Join us April 15, 2026 for the next National Canadian Film Day!

06/06/2026

We have our winners! 🥳

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Beyond Elbows Up Survey Contest!

The winners have been randomly drawn, and we’re excited to announce our Grand Prize Canadian Prize Pack winner!

🏆Brad A. (Toronto, ON)

Congratulations as well to the Secondary Prize Winners!

🎉Jamie C. (Welland, ON)
🎉 Zeljka D. (Calgary, AB)

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you again to everyone who participated!

We're crunching the survey numbers and results - stay tuned for insights straight from the brains of you fellow Canadian film lovers!

Stay tuned for more exciting giveaways and contests coming soon! ✨

June is National Indigenous History Month - an opportunity to keep learning about, and to honour the diverse cultures, h...
06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month - an opportunity to keep learning about, and to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. 🍁

It is also a time of reflection, to recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization and reflect on our shared responsibility for Truth and Reconciliation.

Films have the power to amplify Indigenous voices in Canada, share truth, spark conversation, and inspire action toward meaningful change.

Stay tuned this month as we will continue to highlight Indigenous-made films from diverse nations across Canada.

Congratulations to all the winners at 's 14th annual Canadian Screen Awards, which took place yesterday!Through fearless...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to all the winners at 's 14th annual Canadian Screen Awards, which took place yesterday!

Through fearless creators and globally celebrated stories, Canadian film remains a powerful force for artistic excellence and cultural innovation. Today (and everyday), we celebrate your talent, creativity, and innovation.

Special congrats to Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, winner for Best Motion Picture, and all the filmmakers and artists in front of and behind the camera who made the film a reality!

🎥 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie 🏆 Winner, Best Motion Picture
🎭 Grace Glowicki🏆Winner, Performance in a Leading Role, Drama
🎭 Jay McCarrol 🏆Winner, Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy

Photo credit: George Pimentel Photography

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival runs in Toronto from June 2 to 7 and online from June 8 to 14! Make sure to...
05/30/2026

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival runs in Toronto from June 2 to 7 and online from June 8 to 14! Make sure to check it out.

🌎This year, imagineNATIVE is representing 56 Indigenous Nations across 20 countries.

Festival films from Canada include:
🎥Darlene Naponse’s documentary Aki (Opening Film)
🎥Zacharias Kunuk’s drama Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) (Closing Film)
🎥Banchi Hanuse’s documentary Ceremony
🎥Jessie Anthony’s documentary What We Carry
🎥Rhayne Vermette’s Levers
🎥Gail Maurice’s Blood Lines
🎥Tasha Hubbard’s Meadowlarks
🎥Eva Thomas’s Nika & Madison
🎥Shane Belcourt’s Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising

⭐All screenings on Friday, June 5, 2026 are FREE as part of TD Free Friday. (You know we're a big fan of free films around here!)

Check out the 2026 Festival lineup now at imaginenative.org/festival or via the link in 's bio!

Congratulations to all the winners at 's Cinematic Arts Awards, presented by Telefilm Canada, supported by Cineplex, whi...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to all the winners at 's Cinematic Arts Awards, presented by Telefilm Canada, supported by Cineplex, which took place yesterday!

Today (and everyday), we celebrate your craft, imagination, and innovation. ✨

Special congrats to the below winners, and all the filmmakers and artists in front and behind the camera who made the films come to life!

🎥 40 Acres 🏆 9 Awards, including Achievement in Direction
🎥 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie 🏆4 Awards, including Achievement in Sound Mixing
🎥 Mile End Kicks🏆2 Awards, including Achievement in Editing
🎥 The Girl Who Cried Pearls 🏆Winner, Best Animated Short
🎭 Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers🏆Winner, Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama

Stay tuned on Sunday May 31, 2026 for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards at 8pm EST! Watch on , , or , or stream on , , or .

First slide photo credit: George Pimentel Photography

05/28/2026

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in May with powerful Canadian films that showcase an abundant range of voices and diverse cultures.

🎥Robert Lieberman's cross-cultural story, Breakaway (2011)*, is a heartwarming, action-filled comedy, bringing a dash of Bollywood to Canada’s favourite sport. With a hilarious supporting cast including comedian Russell Peters, and a special appearance from Drake, Breakaway will have you cheering for its unlikely heroes.

📺*Available to stream for free on
🍏*Available for Educational Screenings

Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival 🌈 Inside Out🫧, taking place in Toronto, ends May 31! Check it out before it ends...
05/27/2026

Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival 🌈 Inside Out🫧, taking place in Toronto, ends May 31! Check it out before it ends!

Festival films from Canada include:
🎥Glen Wood’s I Come Home
🎥Michelle Mama’s Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions
🎥Nick Butler’s Lunar Sway
🎥Brendan Langelle Lyle’s Tracy & Martina: Goin’ Out West

🍿The Awards Ceremony & Festival Mixer (free) will take place on Saturday May 30 at the TIFF Lightbox, inside the Gallery.

Check out the 2026 Festival lineup now at insideout.ca/festival/ or via the link in 's bio!

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