NORTHWESTFILMFest : FACT | FICTION | FILM
APRIL 8-12, 2026 - METRO CINEMA
Join us in April 2026 for the best in local and international indie filmmaking.
We are also home to Rainbow Visions Film Festival, and NorthwestFEARFest!
SCHEDULE
Check out our full film menu to plan out your non-fiction film consumption adventure with us. With 24 in-cinema and 26 online film events, we are sure to have one (if not several!) for you.
TICKET LINKS
Plan ahead! Consider purchasing your tickets and passes ahead of time to make certain you secure your stream, make sure you are set up, and help us spread the news!
VENUE
Our films are usually shown at The Metro Cinema, located inside the historic Garneau Theatre. In light of the pandemic, please stay tuned for updates on future screenings.
VOLUNTEERS
Our festivals would not run without the help and time donated by our volunteers. When we are able to meet in person again, we will have an application form available here.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
Our film festival submissions are now closed, but stay tuned for upcoming submission dates! For more info check out our Film Freeway site by clicking the button below.
“If you’re a documentary fetishist looking for any flavour of cinematic journalism, Edmonton’s NorthwestFest is the absolute best festival of the year — full stop.”