CIFF - Chilliwack Independent Film Festival 2026
The Chilliwack Independent Film Festival is back with their 10th Anniversary from October 21st to 25th/2026 and it’s going to be better than ever.
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While screenings remain at the heart of CIFF, the festival's 10th anniversary edition will also feature industry sessions, filmmaker events, workshops, networking opportunities and conversations designed to connect emerging filmmakers with audiences and industry professionals.
The festival will take place across Galaxy Cinemas Chilliwack, CoWork Chilliwack and The Grand Hall, creating a festival footprint throughout the city.
The festival will culminate in its annual awards ceremony at The Grand Hall, where CIFF will recognize filmmakers across more than 15 categories, including Best of Fest, Best Feature Film, Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary, Best Director, Best Performance, Best Cinematography, Best of BC, Best Animated Short, Best Script, Best Score, Best Editing, Best Student Film and Best Fraser Valley Film.
BUY YOUR FESTIVAL TICKETS HERE:
https://chilliwackindependentfilmfestival.eventive.org/passes/buy/allaccess_festival_pass
Opening Night: Our opening night at the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival is a celebration of local talent in our community.
Following the screening will be a Q & A with filmmakers in attendance.
Support local with this celebration of the arts and creativity in our amazing community. We will be screening 6 films from the Fraser Valley including a mix of documentaries & shorts films. Featuring five World Premieres and a documentary about the Cottonwood Cinema, don't miss this curated series of incredible cinema from Fraser Valley filmmakers and talent.
Sponsored by Chilliwack Arts Council
Photos by Sharalee Prang & Alex Harte
