FACT | FICTION | FILM

APRIL 8-14, 2026 - METRO CINEMA

Join us in April 2026 for the best in local and international indie filmmaking.

We are also home to Rainbow Visions Film Festival, and NorthwestFEARFest!

  • NORTHWESTFILMFEST

    FACT | FICTION | FILM

    Running April 8-14, 2026 at Metro Cinema. Check out the first wave of film announcements!

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  • NORTHWESTFILMFEST

    One of the first wave film announcements, SILVER SCREAMERS is an utterly charming crowd-pleaser that takes a group of seniors on the experience of their lives: creating a professionally made short horror film.

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  • All-Access Passes

    NWF & RVFF NOW ON SALE

    All-Access passes are now on sale! Why choose when you can attend them all?

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  • Robert Redford and Al Pacino - All the President's Men

    NORTHWESTFILMFEST

    NWF 2026 presents a special 50th anniversary screening of ALL OF THE PRESIDENT’S MEN! Two reporters uncover the details of the Watergate leading to President Richard Nixon's resignation.

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Latest News
First Wave of 2026 Films Announced
First Wave of 2026 Films Announced

2026 is upon us, and though January may be dark and chilly, our first wave of film announcements is a reminder of the times to come!

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Special Presentation: STOP FILMING US
Special Presentation: STOP FILMING US

In partnership with the University of Alberta we are excited to host this FREE screening showcasing a growing group of young adults in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo who are resisting the one-sided reporting about their city.

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FIRST WAVE Of 2025 Films Announced
FIRST WAVE Of 2025 Films Announced

What’s goin’ on? How are ya’s now? Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and here is a peek at we’ve got in store…

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ALL-ACCESS PASSES ON SALE NOW
ALL-ACCESS PASSES ON SALE NOW

Attend everything. See everything. Experience everything.

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WE’RE HIRING!
WE’RE HIRING!

Interested in doing something new? We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

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  • SCHEDULE

    Check out our full film menu to plan out your non-fiction film consumption adventure with us. We are sure to have one (if not several!) for you.

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  • Tickets & Passes

    Plan ahead! Consider purchasing your tickets and passes ahead of time to make certain you secure your stream, make sure you are set up, and help us spread the news!

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  • VENUE

    Our films are usually shown at The Metro Cinema, located inside the historic Garneau Theatre. In light of the pandemic, please stay tuned for updates on future screenings.

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  • VOLUNTEER

    Our festivals would not run without the help and time donated by our volunteers. When we are able to meet in person again, we will have an application form available here.

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  • SUBMIT YOUR FILM

    Our film festival submissions are now closed, but stay tuned for upcoming submission dates! For more info check out our Film Freeway site by clicking the button below.

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“If you’re a documentary fetishist looking for any flavour of cinematic journalism, Edmonton’s NorthwestFest is the absolute best festival of the year — full stop.”

—Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton Journal