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THE MAIN EVENT

HIFF

A celebration of global storytelling, right here in the highlands. HIFF transforms our community into a destination for provocative, award-winning, and unforgettable cinema.

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.

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

VIP Front of the Line Pass

$65

Gets you into every film, all weekend long.

*We use Zeffy as a ticket agent.  It is for non-profits and charities so does not charge you or us a service fee. They will ask for a donation, but it optional. Select “Other” if you wish to change the suggested amount.

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.

Day Pass

$32

Unlimited screenings for a single festival day.

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
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Parties
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People
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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.

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