12th Annual Oakville Film Festival June 18 - June 25, 2025
Where Local Hearts Meet Global Stories Early Bird VIP PASSES, the new GREAT CANADIAN PASS, GALA PLUS PASSES AND DOUBLE GALA PASSES ON SALE NOW!
The 2025 Oakville Film Festival is celebrating 12 years of bringing the best films from Oakville, surrounding communities, Canada, and around the world to our community!
The festival dates are June 18th—25th, 2025. The full film list will be available on 12th May. Virtual screenings will be available until 30th June.
EARLYBIRD LAUNCH INFORMATION This year’s lineup will be announced at our launch event 12th May, from 11 am to 1 pm at our official Event Partner, Film.Ca Cinemas. The 2025 festival has 17 separate screening blocks at 3 different locations, including a full day of screenings in Mississauga, on Sunday 22 June. There will also be virtual-only screenings that are available until 30th June. OFFA 2025 Launches Wednesday, 18th June with a Family Friendly Event at Our Official Event Partner, Film.Ca Cinemas.
We launch at our official Event Partner, Film.Ca Cinemas, on Wednesday 18th June, with a family-friendly event with activities for families, and four film premieres to open the festival, beginning at 5:30 pm in two different theatres. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts GALAS and More!
For the 2025 festival, we are excited to announce that we have THREE GALA events at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts (OCPA). Our Canadian opening night EY GALA is Thursday 19th June at 730 p.m., followed by our International GALA on Friday 20th June at 730 p.m. And on Saturday 21 June, we have our 7th annual Gala for National Indigenous Peoples Day, plus two other regular screenings at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, on Saturday.
Sunday 22nd June: OFFA is in Mississauga for the Day! For the first time ever, OFFA is doing a full day of screenings in Mississauga, working with partners such as the Mississauga Arts Council, Visit Mississauga, and the Mississauga Film Office More details to come soon! Monday 23 June Closing Night Screenings at Film.Ca Cinemas.
The live festival closes on Monday 23 June, with four screenings in two theatres beginning at 530 p.m. Film Details will be announced at the OFFA Media Launch on Monday 12th June, from 11 am to 1 pm at Film.Ca Cinemas.
Until our launch event 12th May, four of our most popular passes are on sale now for the lowest price of the festival! For the ultimate festival experience, we recommend our Red Carpet VIP pass, which gives you access to all GALA screenings and parties, including a custom-designed OFFA Designer T-Shirt. This is available during our EARLY BIRD purchase period for 15% off the regular price until 12th May. Information and passes available now here.
NEW FOR 2025: An additional International GALA event is part of this pass, happening on Friday, 20th June at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts (OCPA). Also new for 2025: Support Canadian filmmakers by purchasing the Great Canadian Pass, on sale now! Your purchase supports Canadian filmmakers and the best Canadian films around!
Other popular passes on sale now include the GALA PLUS PASS, and the DOUBLE GALA Pass, more info here.
OTHER PASSES AND SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE 12th MAY.
All other Passes will be available on 12th May, and single tickets to events are available on the same date. Screenings are followed by an IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL Q&A with filmmakers and other guests, which adds greatly to your festival experience. Some screenings have special events attached to them, to add to your enjoyment of the festival. The full schedule will be available following the launch event.
First Ever Four Day Industry Summit!
The Oakville Film Festival will hold its annual Industry Summit from June 19-23 2024. The event brings together film professionals for four days of learning, networking, film screenings, awards, and social events. The Juried Award Ceremony will happen Saturday 22 June. More info to be released soon.
For a comprehensive guide to the festival, including film screenings, exclusive Q&As, and more, please visit https://offa.ca/offa-2025/.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Oakville Film Festival!
To schedule an interview with Festival Co-Founder Wendy Donnan or request an interview with one of the film directors, actors, or producers, please contact:
Suzy Godefroy Festival Community Development, PR & Communications Manager Oakville Festival’s of Film & Art (OFFA) [email protected] 905-599-1907
ABOUT OFFA Established in 2014, OFFA is a cultural not-for-profit that envisions a cultural and artistic diversity community with the cinematic arts as a focal point. OFFA produces Oakville’s only independent film festival, which is now in its 12th year. For more information on the 12th annual festival, which will be held from June 18 to 25, 2025, please visit OFFA.ca. @oakvillefestivals #OakvilleFilmFestival @theOFFA
12th Annual Oakville Film Festival
June 18 - June 25, 2025
Where Local Hearts Meet Global Stories
Early Bird VIP PASSES, the new GREAT CANADIAN PASS, GALA PLUS PASSES AND DOUBLE GALA PASSES ON SALE NOW!
The 2025 Oakville Film Festival is celebrating 12 years of bringing the best films from Oakville, surrounding communities, Canada, and around the world to our community!
The festival dates are June 18th—25th, 2025. The full film list will be available on 12th May. Virtual screenings will be available until 30th June.
EARLYBIRD LAUNCH INFORMATION
This year’s lineup will be announced at our launch event 12th May, from 11 am to 1 pm at our official Event Partner, Film.Ca Cinemas. The 2025 festival has 17 separate screening blocks at 3 different locations, including a full day of screenings in Mississauga, on Sunday 22 June. There will also be virtual-only screenings that are available until 30th June.
OFFA 2025 Launches Wednesday, 18th June with a Family Friendly Event at Our Official Event Partner, Film.Ca Cinemas.
We launch at our official Event Partner, Film.Ca Cinemas, on Wednesday 18th June, with a family-friendly event with activities for families, and four film premieres to open the festival, beginning at 5:30 pm in two different theatres.
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts GALAS and More!
For the 2025 festival, we are excited to announce that we have THREE GALA events at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts (OCPA). Our Canadian opening night EY GALA is Thursday 19th June at 730 p.m., followed by our International GALA on Friday 20th June at 730 p.m. And on Saturday 21 June, we have our 7th annual Gala for National Indigenous Peoples Day, plus two other regular screenings at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, on Saturday.
Sunday 22nd June: OFFA is in Mississauga for the Day!
For the first time ever, OFFA is doing a full day of screenings in Mississauga, working with partners such as the Mississauga Arts Council, Visit Mississauga, and the Mississauga Film Office More details to come soon!
Monday 23 June Closing Night Screenings at Film.Ca Cinemas.
The live festival closes on Monday 23 June, with four screenings in two theatres beginning at 530 p.m. Film Details will be announced at the OFFA Media Launch on Monday 12th June, from 11 am to 1 pm at Film.Ca Cinemas.
Until our launch event 12th May, four of our most popular passes are on sale now for the lowest price of the festival! For the ultimate festival experience, we recommend our Red Carpet VIP pass, which gives you access to all GALA screenings and parties, including a custom-designed OFFA Designer T-Shirt. This is available during our EARLY BIRD purchase period for 15% off the regular price until 12th May. Information and passes available now here.
NEW FOR 2025: An additional International GALA event is part of this pass, happening on Friday, 20th June at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts (OCPA).
Also new for 2025: Support Canadian filmmakers by purchasing the Great Canadian Pass, on sale now! Your purchase supports Canadian filmmakers and the best Canadian films around!
Other popular passes on sale now include the GALA PLUS PASS, and the DOUBLE GALA Pass, more info here.
OTHER PASSES AND SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE 12th MAY.
All other Passes will be available on 12th May, and single tickets to events are available on the same date. Screenings are followed by an IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL Q&A with filmmakers and other guests, which adds greatly to your festival experience. Some screenings have special events attached to them, to add to your enjoyment of the festival. The full schedule will be available following the launch event.
First Ever Four Day Industry Summit!
The Oakville Film Festival will hold its annual Industry Summit from June 19-23 2024. The event brings together film professionals for four days of learning, networking, film screenings, awards, and social events. The Juried Award Ceremony will happen Saturday 22 June. More info to be released soon.
For a comprehensive guide to the festival, including film screenings, exclusive Q&As, and more, please visit https://offa.ca/offa-2025/.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Oakville Film Festival!
To schedule an interview with Festival Co-Founder Wendy Donnan or request an interview with one of the film directors, actors, or producers, please contact:
Suzy Godefroy
Festival Community Development, PR & Communications Manager
Oakville Festival’s of Film & Art (OFFA)
[email protected]
905-599-1907
ABOUT OFFA
Established in 2014, OFFA is a cultural not-for-profit that envisions a cultural and artistic diversity community with the cinematic arts as a focal point. OFFA produces Oakville’s only independent film festival, which is now in its 12th year. For more information on the 12th annual festival, which will be held from June 18 to 25, 2025, please visit OFFA.ca.
@oakvillefestivals #OakvilleFilmFestival @theOFFA