Gimli International Film Festival

09/12/2026

We are looking for someone to join our Board of Directors as a Treasurer! Is it you or someone you know? If so, check out the positing at Gimlifilm.com

09/11/2026

We are still actively looking for a Treasurer to join our wonderful Board of Directors! If you or someone you know is interested, please apply.

Find the full job posting here:

The Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) is celebrating its 26th anniversary, marking a legacy of bringing people together on the shores of Lake Winnipeg to experience film, storytelling, and community. As Manitoba’s premier film festival, GIFF showcases bold and diverse cinema while creating ...

08/10/2026

GIFF 2026 was A Summer to Remember!

It's been over two weeks since we wrapped the festival and we're still thinking about how much great of a festival it was.

14,336 people came through our doors and beach. Over 1,000 volunteer hours made it happen across venues, activations, and special events, with more than 70% of our volunteers having been with us for five years or more. Festivals are built on numbers, but they run on people who keep coming back.

70% of our films this year were Canadian and 44.4% were Manitoban, a reminder that GIFF exists first to give local storytellers a stage.

To our staff, who make the magic happen behind the scenes every single year: thank you. Cheers to 2026! 🎉

We can't wait to see everyone at the beach July 21-25, 2027.

Drone footage courtesy of Melvin Daligdig

08/05/2026

07/25/2026

We're thrilled to announce John Luke as the winner of the 15TH ANNUAL RBC EMERGING FILMMAKER PITCH COMPETITION!

"I believe the greatest legacy we leave isn't measured by what we achieve, but by what we leave in one another. If my films can help people carry a little more love, compassion, or understanding into their own lives, then that's why I tell stories," says John Luke.