Canadian Film Fest (CFF), the indie-spirited festival dedicated to celebrating Canadian filmmakers, today announced its lineup for the 2025 edition of the festival. Celebrating its 19th year, CFF continues to champion and support our country’s creatives and homegrown talent, bringing Canadian stories to Canadian audiences.

As in previous years, I would like to hightlight a few films for you to add to your lists. To help me do so, I spoke with Ashleigh Rains, CFF Festival Director and Head Programmer. She highlights this year, the festival will be showcasing 16 features and 50 shorts.  Click below to learn more about this year’s lineup.

Feature Films Discussed

DARKEST MIRIAM
Directed by Naomi Jaye

LARRY (THEY/THEM)
Directed by Catherine Legault

CONCEIVING CLARA
Directed by Tarique Qayumi

THE KILLGRIN
Directed by Joanna Tsanis

CROCODILE EYES
Directed by Ingrid Veninger

VAMPIRE ZOMBIES…FROM SPACE!
Directed by Michael Stasko

WAITING FOR THE STORMS
Directed by François Delisle

LUNATIC: THE LUNA VACHON STORY
Directed by Kate Kroll

CFF films will scren at Cineplex’s Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto. The festival runs from March 24-29, 2025. Tickets an be purchased at canfilmfest.ca.