FAQs

  • Yes! There are terminals to purchase tickets by credit card or debit.. Visit the Film Hub at the Orangville Opera House (entry on the west side of the building)

  • The short film screenings (featuring 4-5 films per block) are 2 hours including the Q & A session with filmmakers at the end of each block. The only exception is the Family Friendly screening block which is shorter to captivate our younger audience and include them in enjoying Canadian independent film.

  • You can purchase merch on site from the Town Tees booth in the lobby. You can purchase pre-designed merch or make your own! It's completely customizable and will be ready in minutes.

  • DFF celebrates film in Canada, showcasing the best from independent films and emerging filmmakers. Through a curated selection of films, educational opportunities, industry forums and networking events, the festival fosters community filmmakers, film enthusiasts and audiences while raising the profile of Canadian talent. This woman-led festival is about celebrating the filmmakers - we will bring the audience, you bring your film.

  • Canadian short films can be submitted via Film Freeway and submissions are open now! More information is available here.

  • The Dufferin Film Festival 2025 is a three-day event. Our program and schedule will be released in June 2026.

  • There are many hotels in the area: Hampton Inn & Suites is one of our main local hotels. There are also beautiful boutique spaces to stay downtown such as The Nest Suites (located directly across the street from the theatre and only 2 suites available!) it is an ideal location to be at the heart of the festival.
    Alternatively, Millcroft Inn & Spa, Best Western, Hockley Valley Resort.

  • Tickets for 2026 will be available June 24, 2026 through the website.

  • In an absolutely beautiful historic theatre called the Orangeville Opera House. Typically, this theatre houses professional and community theatre as well as other ticketed live events - DFF is transforming the 273-seat space to display films for the weekend.

  • To apply for media accrediation for the film festival in Dufferin, please visit our NEWS page

  • DFF is the first film festival in Dufferin County and will be held in Orangeville, Ontario - located just outside of the GTA, Orangeville is a hotspot of tourism activity, with a beautiful historic downtown core, various annual arts and culture events and an inspiring local landscape. Additionally, did you know that many films and tv shows have been shot in Dufferin? It is a fantastic place for filmmaking - with a diverse landscape and all of the services you need as a filmmaker. 

  • Info@dufferinfilmfest.com

  • For all information on Orangeville - we highly recommend you visit Love, Orangeville

    This site has all the information so you don’t miss out on any cool places to visit or eat while you are here!

About DFF

Dufferin Film Festival (DFF) is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to elevating the art and industry of film. Our programs concentrate on discovering, nurturing, and showcasing talent young and old, culminating in an unmissable festival for artists, industry professionals, and audiences in Dufferin County every August.

Dufferin Film Festival (DFF) fulfills its mission through:

  • Producing a prestigious Canadian film festival, attracting artists, industry professionals, audiences, and exposure to Canadian talent

  • Offering year-round impact through film-based workshops and programming that enhances community life beyond the festival.

  • Curating film and talent programming that fosters gender parity, inclusivity, and diversity.