North Bay Film Festival

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North Bay Film Festival takes place annually in beautiful North Bay, Ontario at the historic Capitol Centre Theatre.

This 3 day festival features international, Canadian, and local films along with filmmaker Q&As, receptions, workshops, and industry events. NBFF serves audiences living in and around North Bay. We are dedicated to presenting the best of contemporary cinema, principally highlighting the work of Canadian, Indigenous and Northern Ontarian filmmakers. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on new perspectives, marginalized voices and bold artistic visions.

Festival Passes for the 11th annual festival are available now for $60 until the end of September!

Submission Deadline for Canadian Independent and Student Short Films is September 7th

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48-Hour Film Competition Deadlines and Prize Announcement for 2024

Sep 19, 2024 | NBFF2024, News

The Near North Mobile Media Lab and North Bay Film Festival (NBFF) are excited to unveil the prizes for the 2024 48-Hour Film Competition. This year's competition challenges filmmakers of all ages and skill levels to create a horror-themed film within just 48 hours.

SAVE THE DATE: 2024 North Bay Film Festival Early Bird Passes Now Available!

Sep 18, 2024 | NBFF2024, News

North Bay Film Festival 2024 | November 15-17We’re excited to announce that the 2024 North Bay Film Festival will take place from November 15-17 at The Capitol Centre. This year’s festival will celebrate the art of filmmaking with an engaging lineup of films and...

Call for Media Artists: Exhibit Your Work at NBFF 2024!

Aug 20, 2024 | NBFF2024, News

Call for Media Artists! The North Bay Film Festival (NBFF) is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a media artist to showcase their work in our Digital Creator’s Space at NBFF 2024! The selected artist will have the chance to exhibit their work for two weeks, including the festival dates from November 15th - 17th, at the historic Capitol Centre in downtown North Bay, Ontario.