Okanagan International Film Festival

05/27/2026

The momentum is building and we aren't done yet!

You still have time to lock in your entry before prices go up!

The Early Bird submission deadline officially ends on May 31st!

Head to the links below or just click the link in our bio to submit your project today.

Where to submit:
🔗 FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/OkanaganInternationalFilmFestival
🔗 Festhome: filmmakers.festhome.com/en/festival/okanagan-international-film-festival

05/15/2026

To our OKIFF community,

Please be advised that our upcoming James Bond Casino Night—originally scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd—has been postponed.

Here is what you need to know:

New Date: We will share these details once they are locked in.

🎟️ Ticket Refunds: All currently purchased tickets will be refunded directly from admit-one. No action is required on your part; the refund will be processed automatically back to your original payment method.

Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and incredible support of our mission with the Okanagan International Film Festival.

Stay tuned for more updates!

05/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to Volcanic Hills for the Breaking Bad Q & A and wine tasting! What a special evening it was! To top it off, we had a blast today giving a tour of Kelowna to & 🥳 We love introducing our beautiful city to visiting artists, and are so proud to call this our home. A special shout out to all who helped us pull this off, sponsored, promoted, fed and housed our guests❤️

04/29/2026

BREAKING BAD STARS Raymond Cruz & Cesar Garcia HAVE ARRIVED! Come one come all :) We are at Volcanic Hills Winery in West Kelowna! We still have a bit of room left! Bring your family & friends- it’s a blast 🥳😻🙌

04/27/2026

Don't miss this great opportunity!
Tickets at www.okiff.org

04/27/2026

The Hollywood petition to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger continues to grow as 4,000-plus names have now signed it, including Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola and Holly Hunter. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/petition-block-paramount-warner-bros-merger-4000-names-robert-de-niro-sofia-coppola-holly-hunter-1236728807/

“This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries — and the audiences we serve — can least afford it," the letter reads. "The result will be fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences in the United States and around the world. Alarmingly, this merger would reduce the number of major U.S. film studios to just four."

04/25/2026

The Okanagan International Film Festival is elated to welcome STARS Raymond Cruz and Cesar Garcia OF BREAKING BAD! On Wednesday April 29, 2026, stars from the hit TV Series Breaking Bad will be in Kelowna at Volcanic Hills Winery for a MEET AND GREET, Q + A, and Signature Wine tasting.

This exclusive event is a chance to chat with the stars, learn about their experiences acting, and to taste some incredible wines from Volcanic Hills while you’re at it!

We are offering 2 sessions which have LIMITED AVAILABILITY!:

4-6 pm: 50 seats available
7-9 pm: 50 seats available

Admission is $40, your ticket Includes Signature Wine Tasting and a Q/A with the actors!

LINK TO TICKETS: http://ticketowl.io/okiff-breaking-bad

PLEASE NOTE THAT UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE!!!

*Autographed photos $50
*Autographed photo AND Selfie, $80

We are proudly sponsored by Sandman Hotels for this event. A portion of all proceeds will support The Okanagan International Film Festival. OKIFF’s mission is to platform Cinema’s strongest voices, and bring Culture and Creativity to the Okanagan.

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Job Posting: Short Film Programming Assistant (Term)

This is a Union Position.
POSITION: Term – August 3, 2026 to November 27, 2026 (17 weeks)
DEPARTMENT: Dave Barber Cinematheque
SUPERVISOR: Film Programmer
HOURS: 10 hours per week
WAGE: $19.69/hour + vacation pay
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: June 1, 2026
START DATE: August 3, 2026

This is a unionized position covered under the Collective Agreement between the Winnipeg Film Group and IATSE Local 63. All terms of employment, including wages and benefits, are subject to the provisions of the Agreement.

Contact [email protected] with any accommodation requests during the hiring process.

The Winnipeg Film Group is seeking a Short Film Programming Assistant for an in-person 17-week term. This position is unionized and covered under the WFG’s Collective Agreement with IATSE Local 63. It is classified as a Term position. Reporting to the Film Programmer, the Short Film Programming Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the screening and organizing of the short film submissions for the 2026 Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival, November 5 – 8, 2026.

The Short Film Programming Assistant will support the Film Programmer in managing film submissions, festival curation, and filmmaker experience. This role works closely with the Film Programmer and offers a fantastic opportunity to learn while contributing to the successful ex*****on of the GST festival’s film programming and the achievement of its artistic vision.

Please see the full job call for more information about the role and how to apply, in the link in our bio or here:
https://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com/job-posting-short-film-programming-assistant-term/