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 Continues Season 18
Screenings will be at 2:00 and 7:15 p.m.
Remaining Dates
Monday September 11: The Miracle Club
Monday October 2 : Past Lives
Monday October 30
Monday November 20
Monday December 11
Films to be announced. Keep in touch by returning here or by going to our Facebook site. 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.
Hamilton Film Festival
The 18th Annual Hamilton Film Festival will run from October 21st - 29th, 2023. Those familiar with their dates know that they have been running in November since 2008 and this year they start earlier, in October, so that we can take full advantage of their new venue in the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, that they share with dozens of productions. The October dates will allow them to fully utilize the facility, which is also the home of their film school! Check out www.hamiltonfilmfestival.com
AFF Season Sponsor 2023
AFF thanks Rastin's Pharmacy - our first Season Sponsor
AFF Film Night Sponsors 2023
AFF thanks these Film Night Sponsors
TIFF Film Circuit Sponsors
AFF thanks the sponsors supporting TIFF and the Film Circuit
