Join us on Friday, November 13, as we kick off the 2026 North Bay Film Festival with our Opening Night Reception!

Following the screening of Foreign Tongue and its Q&A, festivalgoers are invited to gather in the Spotlight Lounge at the Capitol Centre for an evening of conversation, connection, and celebration.

The Opening Night Reception is an opportunity for filmmakers, festival guests, and film lovers to come together and celebrate the art of cinema. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting fellow film enthusiasts for the first time, it’s the perfect way to begin a weekend dedicated to storytelling, creativity, and community through film.

Join us as we raise a glass to another exciting edition of the North Bay Film Festival and celebrate the filmmakers, stories, and audiences that make this event so special.

Friday Nov 13, 9:30 PM

Spotlight Lounge • Capitol Centre

Following the screening of Foreign Tongue and Q&A.

FREE for weekend pass and Friday ticket holders.

We look forward to celebrating the opening night of NBFF26 with you!