Orangeville, Ontario
August 14-16, 2026
Dufferin County’s Film Festival
All 2026 venues and events are 100% accessible
Welcome to DFF — A Celebration of Canadian Cinema
Join us August 14–16, 2026, for the 3rd edition of the Dufferin Film Festival in Orangeville, Ontario. Bringing together audiences, filmmakers, and industry guests from across Canada, DFF features curated Canadian short film screenings, filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, workshops, special events, and the annual Awards Night.
The Dufferin Film Festival is a Canadian short film festival dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers and connecting audiences with the stories and artists behind the films. Through screenings, live events, and meaningful conversations, DFF creates a welcoming space to celebrate Canadian storytelling and strengthen connections within the film community.
Looking for somewhere to stay during the festival?
Stay within steps of the festival - this event is one you will want to stay in Orangeville for!
An official partner of DFF 2026 we highly recommend Hampton Inn & Suites, located on the north end of Orangeville. This is a new hotel with beautiful rooms and very close to all amenities.
Another partner of DFF is the Wild Rose Farm is a beautiful artists retreat located near Orangeville, and a part of the Worldwide Network of Artist Residencies. A wonderful place to stay as well as a place to recharge and inspire your creativity.
The Nest is a boutique place to stay while playing in Dufferin. Located across the street from the Orangeville Opera House, this beautiful venue has two rooms available. Walking distance to everything you need!
Millcroft Inn & Spa is a short drive from town and an incredibly scenic resort with amazing dining (and a spa!)
Located at the entrance of Orangeville is Best Western Plus, with Mount Alverno Luxury Resort a short drive away. There are also various motels in the area
For more to do and see in the area —- check out LOVE, ORANGEVILLE
We respectfully acknowledge that Dufferin County resides within the traditional territory and ancestral lands of the Tionontati (Petun), Attawandaron (Neutral), Haudenosaunee (Six Nations), and Anishinaabe peoples. We also acknowledge that various municipalities within the County of Dufferin reside within the treaty lands named under the Haldimand Deed of 1784 and two of the Williams Treaties of 1818: Treaty 18: the Nottawasaga Purchase, and Treaty 19: The Ajetance Treaty. These traditional territories upon which we live and learn, are steeped in rich Indigenous history and traditions. It is with this statement that we declare to honour and respect the past and present connection of Indigenous peoples with this land, its waterways and resources.