Orangeville, Ontario
August 14-16, 2026

Dufferin County’s Film Festival

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WelcometoDFF — a celebration of Canadian cinema

Join us for the 3rd edition of the Dufferin Film Festival in Orangeville, Ontario, for audiences, filmmakers and industry guests. We are rolling out the red carpet for our guests to enjoy the film screenings, Friday Night VIP Social, Saturday Networking Party, Speaker Event, meet and greets, and VIP Awards Night. DFF is a place to have fun, network, and celebrate Canadian filmmakers.

Dufferin Film Festival fosters cultural enrichment and explores the captivating realm of independent films in the Dufferin/Caledon region. Our mission is to ignite inspiration, offer valuable education, and establish meaningful connections among filmmakers. For film enthusiasts, this is the perfect platform to unite and celebrate Canadian cinema and its creators.

The Dufferin Film Festival is a Canadian short film festival based in Orangeville, Ontario, dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers from across Canada. Our festival brings audiences and creators together through curated screenings, industry networking, and live events in a welcoming, community-driven environment. Based in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada.

Looking for somewhere to stay during the festival?

Stay within steps of the festival and all the activities - this event is one you will want to stay in Orangeville for!

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!

We also highly recommend Hampton Inn & Suites, located on the north end of Orangeville. This is a brand new hotel with beautiful rooms and very close to all amenities. Use discount “Dufferin Film Fest 2025” when you call to book for an amazing discount (limited rooms available).

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

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Logo for Mono Centre Brewing Co., featuring black text and a black pine tree graphic on a white background with a red vertical rectangle containing black text.
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Text graphic reading "Love, Orangeville" in bold, with "Love," in red and "Orangeville" in dark teal.
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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.