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The 11th annual North Bay Film Festival brings Canadian and international cinema, locally shot productions, filmmaker Q&As and free filmmaking workshops to North Bay.

North Bay, Ontario (November 5, 2026) – The 11th annual North Bay Film Festival returns November 13–15 at the Capitol Centre, showcasing 9 features, including Canadian and international films, locally shot productions, curated and juried shorts, filmmaker Q&As and opportunities for aspiring filmmakers.

The festival opens Friday, November 13 at 7 PM with a Gala screening of Foreign Tongue (dir. Brandon D. Cox), filmed in the North Bay area. A Q&A with lead actors Steve Byers and Kimberly-Sue Murray, alongside Boris Mojsovski, will be followed by an Opening Night Reception in the Capitol Centre’s Spotlight Lounge.

Another locally shot production, Last Moon (dir. Brandon D. Cox), screens Saturday, November 14 at 12 PM, followed by a Q&A. Additional features include Late Fame (dir. Kent Jones), Paper Tiger (dir. James Gray), Palme D’Or winner Fjord (dir. Cristian Mungiu), Club Kid, written, directed and starring Jordan Firstman, and In the Heart of the South, a Canadian psychological thriller directed by Inuit filmmaker Nyla Innuksuk.

New programming partner, Voices With Impact presents a curated collection of mental health short films exploring anxiety, depression and resilience. The program screens Sunday, November 15 at 1 PM, followed by a virtual Q&A.

“There’s something special about watching a great film in a theatre full of people, and that’s really what this festival is all about,” says Deidra Farquhar, Festival Coordinator. “We’re excited to bring another incredible lineup to North Bay, welcome filmmakers to share their stories, and give audiences a chance to experience it all together.”

The festival also offers two free filmmaking workshops at Near North Makerspace, with online registration required:

• Screenwriting Workshop: Sunday, November 8, 2–4 PM
• Intro to Film Editing: Thursday, November 12, 6–9 PM

NBFF Student Film Industry Day returns November 12 at West Ferris Secondary School, offering students insights into filmmaking careers through conversations with industry professionals. Presented with CION and sponsored by Canadore College.

Weekend passes and individual tickets are on sale now.

For the full lineup, screening times, workshop registration and tickets, visit www.northbayfilmfestival.ca.

The North Bay Film Festival gratefully acknowledges the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the City of North Bay, Presenting Sponsor Canadore College, Gold Sponsors Capitol Centre, Churchill’s & Terrace Suites.

The North Bay Film Festival is presented by Near North Mobile Media Lab and North Bay Film with the support of TIFF Film Circuit.

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