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Opening Night of GEMFest 2026 will include screenings of Burcu's Angels and Hearse Chasing, a Q&A panel, and a live performance by Cassidy Waring followed by a reception. See Details for more information. *Please Note: Opening Night is not included in the GEMFest Festival Pass. |
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A spark ignites, and a story begins. Heat permeates, bringing a need for change, and a need for growth. Our first program shows resistance even in the harshest winds. See Details for more information.
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A demystifying conversation about what it actually takes to make a first feature film within the Canadian funding and distribution landscape. Designed for emerging producers, the advisors behind GEMS' newest edition of the Producers Workbook unpack the practical, legal, cultural, and business realities behind the Telefilm and Canadian system. Panelists: Amber Ripley (Founder, Goodbye Productions), Hilary […]
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Air dances with a spark, the wind catches an ember, and a gust connects with smouldering heat. In our second program, smoke billows upwards, sending signals of energetic transformation, movement, and momentum underway. See Details for more information.
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Finalists from this year's Screenwriting Competition gather for an honest discussion about writing and revision — from first drafts to preparing a script for development. Centering notes, agency, and creative decision-making, the panel explores how writers stay true to their characters, make difficult cuts, and advocate for their stories as they take shape. Panelists: Ana […]
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Fire bursts through, burning barriers, torching plans, and consuming our expectations. Our third program forces new fire into familiar stories. See Details for more information.
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 Unhoused in San Francisco, Dawn and Tony find solace with Terry and Harry who facilitate support groups at Glide church. They challenge them to overcome the hurdles of their situations and speak up for their community. Fire Within interweaves their intimate quests to forge their place in an American Society ravaged by inequalities and dives […]
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 After the parties, jobs, and hook-ups throughout their twenties, eight friends grapple with their thirties, trying to hold on to their group. Growing up is hard, staying close is even harder. Dinner with Friends is a part of The Acts of Vision program. The Acts of Vision program showcases a diverse selection of films that […]
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Centering ethical and creative responsibilities, this panel is an in-depth conversation about what it means to tell stories rooted in community — particularly when working with matriarchal knowledge, cultural protocols, and intergenerational narratives and how to collaborate with communities as partners rather than subjects. Panelists: Tristin Greyeyes, Teri Snelgrove, and Loretta Todd
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The culmination of a fire's components, our festival concludes in an energetic blaze, one that casts light on moments of joy and pain, alternative models of living, and unspoken truths. See Details for more information. |
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Festival and venue programmers discuss how completed films — and the people in them — are discovered, supported, and promoted. With a focus on visibility, audience engagement, and local distribution strategies, this panel offers filmmakers and actors insight into how to get their work seen in their communities on time for, and beyond the premiere. […]
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Firecracker Department is a place for female and non-binary artists to connect, create, and empower each other. Firecracker Film Fest celebrates funny and feisty short films by female and non-binary creators, spotlighting connection, community, and creativity through a comedic lens. Listen to our podcast and subscribe to our newsletter! www.firecrackerdepartment.com *Please note: The Firecracker Film Fest is not included […]
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The Acts of Vision program showcases a diverse selection of films that explore the intimate realities of Black life through a diasporic perspective. See Details for more information.
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 A Cree Approach follows Tristin Greyeyes’ journey to understand why Cree isn't her first language, through the story of her grandma, Freda Ahenakew. Freda’s work in language revitalization inspires Tristin to reclaim her heritage.
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The GEMFest Awards Ceremony honour luminaries in the film and television industry, recognizing individuals who have made a significant contribution to advancing equity and creative excellence. This year, our awards will be presented at our Festival Party at Stage6 Studio - please join us for a celebratory drink and mingle! *Please Note: The GEMFest Awards […] |
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A candid town-hall style dialogue between funders and producers that addresses the current gaps, pressures, and possibilities within Canada’s funding landscape. As funding models shift and filmmakers’ needs evolve, this panel focuses on transparency and creates space for honest conversation about what support structures are working, where the roadblocks are, and how both sides can […]
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The GEMFest Pitch Forum serves as a dedicated platform for filmmakers to present their projects to production companies, broadcasters, and distributors within the industry. Registrants will be paired with their desired pitch recipient for a one-on-one, 10 minute pitch. The event is by registration - registrants will be paired with their desired pitch recipient for […]
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 The Acts of Vision program showcases a diverse selection of films that explore the intimate realities of Black life through a diasporic perspective. The story of Judi Singh, an unwitting trailblazer who, as a Black-Punjabi singer, steps onto jazz stages during tumultuous times and leaves a musical imprint to be discovered. |
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