About CIFF

 The Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival (CIFF) is a not-for-profit foundation and runs the third week in September in Toronto Canada.

Our mission is to showcase, promote, educate and encourage appreciation of faith, family and independent films. Every year at the CIFF Film Festival we  exhibit and celebrate the most outstanding faith and family content produced in every part of the world. Films are selected and nominated by a panel of judges on the basis of content, quality and originality.

Faith Based Films are a defined and recognized genre in the film industry specific to Christian faith-based films. There is a growing demand for these films, and yet most global film festivals will not showcase them, and corporations will not invest in them, especially in Canada. 

Family films include children's films, and films suitable for the entire family. In today's culture we don't all agree with what Hollywood produces for family viewing. CIFF supports and champions new films that are suitable for entertaining and uplifting family audiences around the world.

Since these genres and objectives are no supported by global film festivals, or by corporate sponsors wanting to be politically correct, festivals such as CIFF can only accomplish their mission through the generous support of organizations and individuals with a passion for making sure we all have access to these films.

The Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival is one of the fastest growing segments of the international film festival markets, and the only one of its kind in Canada. Film lovers, industry professionals and media outlets will celebrate the best in new faith and family cinema from established and emerging filmmakers and talent. 

In our 6th year as a Film Festival and with a presence in over 22 countries, we are well on our way to being an international leader in the faith-based film & music culture.

 If you are hearing about CIFF for the first time, have a look around and we look forward to having you join us at this year's festival. 

The festival runs September 16th to 18th, 2022, and will be a virtual festival this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions unless protocols are lifted. *TBA

Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated as the 2022 program develops. Film submissions close on August 1 and the complete lineup of films will be released by August 15, 2022.. Better still, commit to attending the full festival and secure your tickets NOW on our new virtual film festival platform

• Encourage film makers to increasingly produce top quality faith and family films, and have their films celebrated, promoted and distributed to their target market.
   
• The Festival will provide excellent resources and networking opportunities for film‐industry professionals and like minded artists, as well as an opportunity to cross-promote.
   
• Canadian and International filmmakers and audiences will gain unforgettable insight into the workings of the faith and family film marketplace as they are privy to unprecedented levels of access to one another.
   
• Strong emphasis on nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, exposing their projects to our mentoring program.  [link to info about the mentoring program]
   
• Provide a showcase for the public to view and celebrate top quality faith and family films, while interacting with industry professionals.

Filmmakers: Submit your films and projects as soon as possible.  August 1st is the absolute latest date for submissions, but get them in NOW!  Our dedicated panel of professional programmers look forward to viewing your submitted films. [Submit]
 

Youth 25 and under - Participate in the Youth Initiative Public Service Announcement but submitting a video piece .60 seconds or less.   

 View the submission rules and get started with whatever equipment you have, whether a smart phone, or equipment much more sophisticated. Make this a solo project or involve your friends or youth group.

[Submit]
 

Film enthusiasts and movie goers: Plan to attend the festival and get your tickets now.  [Buy Tickets]
 

Volunteer: As a not-for-profit foundation, CIFF simply couldn't offer such a broad range of initiatives without the passion, skill and commitment of our volunteers. For volunteer opportunities contact: 

info@cifflix.com

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact

info@cifflix.com
 

The staff and volunteers encourage you to join us as we grow to be a beacon of light for our film industry. See you at CIFF 2022!