Dufferin Film Festival

The Dufferin Film Festival is an annual celebration of Canadian short films, held each August in Dufferin County, Ontario. Founded to spotlight emerging and established Canadian filmmakers, the festival features a carefully curated lineup of narrative and documentary shorts across a range of genres. In addition to film screenings, DFF hosts a weekend of events including filmmaker Q&As, networking socials, industry panels, and an awards ceremony. Committed to accessibility, community engagement, and cinematic excellence, the festival offers a welcoming space for audiences and artists to connect, share stories, and celebrate Canadian film.