Ottawa Canadian Film Festival

The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is a cultural, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to recognize, promote and celebrate Canadian films and filmmakers. Our Mission ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Our mission is grounded in the belief that Canadian film and filmmakers are distinctive and vital to Canada’s culture and the development of the local economy. Our Vision ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ We believe in programming and content that provides Ottawa audiences with entertaining and high-quality independent films, information, activities and events. Our festival, events, online presence and resources aim to encourage collaboration, artistic innovation and creativity while providing access for a broad audience segment. The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is committed to cooperation and collaboration with other arts organizations as well as the business community. Our programs are interactive, entertaining, educational and great value for the money. A Special Note about our November 2021 Festival Screenings ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ As a result of the covid-19 pandemic and out of an abundance of caution OCanFilmFest screenings will take place online, using Vimeo’s On Demand platform, which we began using in 2020. Film rentals will not be geo-restricted. As a result, films can be rented by audiences around the world. Post-screening Q&As with filmmakers will take place online, as we did in 2020. All other aspects of the festival remain unchanged from previous in-person cinema screenings, including the jury process, and screening fees paid to all films selected to be included in the festival. Submission Acceptance ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ As part of its commitment to promote the growth of independent Canadian films, Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2021 Film Festival Program which will take place in November 2021. We are looking for great stories in all genres whether they are fiction or documentary of short or feature length. We invite filmmakers to visit our website and check out some Frequently Asked Questions: https://ocanfilmfest.ca/faq.html