About Us
Our Film Fest
TIFF Film Circuit
Our Film Fest
The Ancaster Film Fest presents an opportunity for Ancaster and Hamilton area residents to see exceptional international award winning films, not normally available in mainstream cineplexes and cinemas, and also provides independent distributors with an opportunity to expand the theatrical run of such films. We are deeply grateful to our
The Ancaster Film Fest presents an opportunity for Ancaster and Hamilton area residents to see exceptional international award winning films, not normally available in mainstream cineplexes and cinemas, and also provides independent distributors with an opportunity to expand the theatrical run of such films. We are deeply grateful to our team of volunteers and for the support of our audience members, sponsors and community.
Our Mission
TIFF Film Circuit
Our Film Fest
AFF is a not-for-profit organization and our mandate is to not only screen the best in independent films but, furthermore, support community needs, including through smaller local service organizations. Profits from the screenings are donated to numerous charities and service organizations, including the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, the
AFF is a not-for-profit organization and our mandate is to not only screen the best in independent films but, furthermore, support community needs, including through smaller local service organizations. Profits from the screenings are donated to numerous charities and service organizations, including the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, the Ancaster Society for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Out of the Cold, Hamilton Food Share, Ancaster Community Services, Neighbour to Neighbour, Good Shepherd, the DeMazenod Door Program, the Cancer Assistance Program, and others. Prior to the opening of the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, the Ancaster Film Fest had screened 280 films to over 120 000 guests and donated more than $250 000 to these groups.
TIFF Film Circuit
TIFF Film Circuit
TIFF Film Circuit
The Ancaster Film Fest began in February 2004. The Ancaster Film Fest, or AFF, is a member of the Film Circuit, a grassroots initiative coordinated through the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world's top film festivals. Founded in 1989, the Film Circuit is TIFF's national film outreach programme, engaging strong local netw
The Ancaster Film Fest began in February 2004. The Ancaster Film Fest, or AFF, is a member of the Film Circuit, a grassroots initiative coordinated through the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world's top film festivals. Founded in 1989, the Film Circuit is TIFF's national film outreach programme, engaging strong local networks and partnerships to bring the best of Canadian and world cinema to communities across Canada.
AFF Season Sponsor 2025
AFF thanks Scott & Janet Rastin (click to link to website)
AFF Film Night Sponsors 2025
Thanks to our Film Sponsors:Click graphic to link to website
AFF Season 20 - 2025
Screenings will be at 2:00 and 7:15 p.m.
Dates
January 20: Lee, 2:00 p.m.
January 20: Goodrich, 7:15 p.m.
February 24: I'm Still Here, 2:00 p.m.
February 24: Emilia Pérez, 7:15 p.m.
March 17: Small Things Like These, 2:00 p.m.
March 17: No Other Land, 7:15 p.m.
April 7; Bob Trevino Likes It, 2:00 p.m.
April 7: TBA, 7:15 p.m.
April 28, TBA, 2:00 p.m.
April 28: TBA, 7:15 p.m.
May 12: , 2:00 p.m.
May 12: TBA, 7:15 p.m.
May 26: TBA, 2:00 p.m.
May 26: TBA, 7:15 p.m.
June 9: TBA, 2:00 p.m.
June 9: TBA 7:15 p.m.
September 22: TBA, 2:00 p.m.
September 22: TBA, 7:17 p.m.
October 7: TBA, 2:00 p.m.
October 7: TBA, 7:15 p.m.
November 3: TBA, 2:00 p.m.
November 3: TBA, 7:15 p.m.
December 8: TBA, 2:00 p.m.
December 8: TBA 7:15 p.m.
Guests on our email list will also be informed via email. To contact us email ancasterfilmfest@cogeco.ca.
AFF Library of Some of Our Past Films
About 170 titles are available at Rastin's Pharmacy. Check out our Archive.
AFF Season 19 - 2024 Recap
Dates
January 15: Better Days
February 12: Rose, 2:00 p.m.
February 12: The Teachers' Lounge, 7:15 p.m.
March 25: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, 2:00 p.m.
March 25: Freud's Last Session, 7:15 p.m.
April 15; Origin, 2:00 p.m.
April 15: Freud's Last Session, 7:15 p.m.
April 29: One Life, 2:00 p.m.
April 29: Suze, 7:15 p.m.
May 13: The Old Oak, 2:00 p.m.
May 13: La Chimera, 7:15 p.m.
May 27: Perfect Days, 2:00 p.m.
May 27: Io Capitano, 7:15 p.m.
June 10: Ezra, 2:00 p.m.
June 10: Wicked Little Letters 7:15 p.m.
September 9: Thelma, 2:00 p.m.
September 9: Ghostlight, 7:17 p.m.
October 7: The Great Escaper, 2:00 p.m.
October 7: Sing Sing, 7:15 p.m.
November 4: In the Summers, 2:00 p.m.
November 25: Fancy Dance, 7:15 p.m.
December 9: La Vie De Ma Mere, 2:00 & 7:15 p.m.
Guests on our email list will also be informed via email. To contact us email ancasterfilmfest@cogeco.ca.
AFF Library of Some of Our Past Films
About 170 titles are available at Rastin's Pharmacy. Check out our Archive.
TIFF Film Circuit Sponsors
AFF thanks the sponsors supporting TIFF and the Film Circuit
