• NEXT UP: NORTHWESTFEARFEST

    Running October 15-19, 2025

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  • NEXT UP: EDMONTON EXPO

    NorthwestFEARFest will be at the Edmonton Expo from September 19-21, 2025, in the Community Zone!

    Come by, spin the trivia wheel, get to know our festival, and take advantage of some Expo only deals! Stay tuned for more info!

NORTHWESTFILMFest : FACT | FICTION | FILM

MAY 2026 - METRO CINEMA

Join us in May 2026 for the best in local and international indie filmmaking.

We are also home to Rainbow Visions Film Festival, and NorthwestFEARFest!

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FIRST WAVE Of 2025 Films Announced
FIRST WAVE Of 2025 Films Announced

What’s goin’ on? How are ya’s now? Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and here is a peek at we’ve got in store…

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ALL-ACCESS PASSES ON SALE NOW
ALL-ACCESS PASSES ON SALE NOW

Attend everything. See everything. Experience everything.

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WE’RE HIRING!
WE’RE HIRING!

Interested in doing something new? We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

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NEW YEAR’S PASS DEAL!
NEW YEAR’S PASS DEAL!

Happy New Year! Why don’t ya spend 2025… with us??

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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.

Coming soon!
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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.”

—Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton Journal