Stratford Film Festival: Films That Matter, Stories That Stay With You
Year-round screenings | Historic roots | A bold new chapter
Stratford has always had a flair for the
dramatic — and the Stratford Film Festival is no exception. With a strong commitment to Canadian content, gender parity, and inclusivity, the festival proudly shines a spotlight on both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world.
Our inaugural four-day festival runs November 6–9, 2025, with a vibrant lineup of films that inspire, challenge, and connect us. But the story doesn’t stop there: in true Stratford style, SFF also presents year-round screenings (often twice monthly) at the iconic Stratford City Hall Auditorium in the heart of downtown.
Originally launched in 1956 by Stratford’s visionary arts champion Tom Patterson — yes, that Tom Patterson — the festival was one of the first in North America to celebrate international film. After a hiatus beginning in 1961 and a brief revival in the early 1970s, the Stratford Film Festival has now found its permanent home in Stratford’s thriving cultural calendar.
Discover films that matter stratfordfilmfestival.com.
March 2026
Stratford Film Festival: Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts
Stratford Film Festival: Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts
Stratford Film Festival: Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts
April 2026
Stratford Film Festival: Peak Everything
Stratford Film Festival: Peak Everything
You Are Here: A Come From Away Story
May 2026
Stratford Film Festival: The Librarians
