THE MAIN EVENT
Haliburton International Film Festival
One Community - A World of Voices. Since 2007, HIFF brings stories from across Canada and around the world and views them through the lens of a small rural town. We promote dialogue with film as an anchor, considering what it means to share community and the planet. HIFF welcomes directors, actors, and tech experts to bring added value and insights. This local collaboration is a celebration of film for visitors and our community.

DATES
November 6-8, 2026
WHERE
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, Haliburton, ON
LINEUP
3 Days, 7 Films
OFFICIAL SELECTION
2026 Lineup Coming Soon
(See 2025 Lineup Below)

Frankenstein
7:30 pm
Dir. Guillermo del Toro
A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
USA/MEXICO
2h 30min

Youngblood
DRAMA/ROMANCE/SPORT
Dir. Hubert Davis
When hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood joins the Hamilton Mustangs, he must face off against toxic behavior on the ice, and within himself, to fulfill his promise and seize a shot at being drafted into the National Hockey League.
CANADA
1h 44min

Once Upon My Mother
DRAMA
A mother's unwavering devotion helps her son, born with a clubfoot in 1963, overcome physical challenges and social barriers. Her powerful promise drives their remarkable journey through life's ups and downs.
CANADA/FRANCE
FEATURE

DJ Ahmet
COMEDY/DRAMA
A 15-year-old Yuruk boy from a remote Macedonian village escapes into music amidst parental expectations, societal conservatism, and forbidden love for a promised girl.
North Macedonia/Czech Republic/Serbia/Croatia
97 mins

Little Lorraine
CRIME/DRAMA
Little Lorraine, a North Atlantic seaside town with a population of 60, becomes embroiled in an international cocaine smuggling operation under the noses of multiple governments, distributed in coffins through a network of funeral homes.
CANADA
115 mins

There's Still Tomorrow
DRAMA/HISTORY/COMEDY
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. An Italian box office phenomenon and winner of six Italian Academy Awards.
ITALY
FEATURE

Köln 75
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/MUSIC
In the 1970s Germany, up-and-coming promoter Vera Brandes uses her youthful, rebellious and energetic spirit to organize a concert for jazz pianist Keith Jarrett at the Cologne Opera.
Germany/Poland/Belgium
116 mins
Sunday 3pm
WRAP PARTY
A chance to mingle, stretch your legs, talk about the ride we just took through film.
Snacks and drinks provided.
JOIN US
Tickets & Passes
Single Tickets
$10/film
A limited number of rush tickets will be available at the door for $10/film.
In person sales for single tickets for all films will open at 9:00 on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Sales for passes will open closer to the festival. Check back here to purchase your pass.
THREE DAYS
2026 line up coming soon. Check back here for more information.
Check out the 2025 schedule here
Friday, November 7th, 2025
2:00 PM
Frankenstein (149')
Mexico/USA, drama/fantasy/horror/Sci Fi
With Special Guests: Kevin Hebib, Charles Taylor (Movie Armaments Group) Hank DeBruin and Tanya McCready (Winterdance Dogsled Tours)
7:00 PM
Frankenstein (149')
Mexico/USA, drama/fantasy/horror/Sci Fi
With Special Guests: Kevin Hebib, Charles Taylor (Movie Armaments Group) Hank DeBruin and Tanya McCready (Winterdance Dogsled Tours)
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
10:00 AM
Youngblood (105')
Canada, drama/romance/sport
1:00 PM
Once Upon My Mother (102')
drama, France/Canada, subtitles
3:30 PM
Little Lorraine (115')
Canada, crime/drama
With Special Guests: Producers - talking about how a CANADIAN film gets made
7:30 PM
DJ Ahmet (97')
North Macedonia/Czech Republic/Serbia/Croatia, comedy/drama, subtitles
With Special Guests: Ron Mann and Mercy Lam (Films We Like) - talking about how a CANADIAN film gets to an audience
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
10:00 AM
There's Still Tomorrow (118')
Italy, drama/history subtitles
1:00 PM
Köln 75 (116')
Germany/Poland/Belgium, biography/drama/music subtitles
THREE DAYS
2026 Schedule Coming Soon
See the 2025 schedule below
Friday
September 19
2:00pm and 7:00pm
Frankenstein (149’),
Mexico/USA, drama/fantasy/horror/Sci Fi
With Special Guests: Kevin Hebib, Charles Taylor (Movie Armaments Group) Hank DeBruin and Tanya McCready (Winterdance Dogsled Tours)
Saturday
September 20
10:00am
Youngblood (105’),
Canada, drama/romance/sport
1:00 pm
Once Upon My Mother (102’),
drama, France/Canada, subtitles
3:30pm
Little Lorraine (115’)
Canada, crime/drama
With Special Guests: Producers - talking about how a CANADIAN film gets made
7:30pm
DJ Ahmet (97’),
North Macedonia/Czech Republic/Serbia/Croatia, comedy/drama, subtitles
With Special Guests: Ron Mann (Films We Like) - talking about how a CANADIAN film gets to an audience
Sunday
September 21
10:00am
There’s Still Tomorrow (118’),
Italy, drama/history subtitles
1:00pm
Köln 75 (116’),
Germany/Poland/Belgium, biography/drama/music subtitles
AROUND TOWN
Festival Venues
Northern Lights Performance Centre
Our main stage screening venue, with a full-size screen and 220 seats.
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
Home to our documentary block, panels, and family programming.
Rotary Pavilion
Lakeside home of our opening night reception and closing night party.
Panels

Parties

People

Features
Award-winners and festival darlings from Cannes, TIFF, and Venice.
Documentaries
Urgent, true stories that challenge perspectives and ignite conversation.
Shorts
Bite-sized brilliance from emerging voices in global cinema.
