Grand River Film Festival

Grand River Cineseries 2023-24 happening now!

A theatre of people watching a movie

Welcome To The Grand River Film Festival

Celebrating and inspiring community through the shared experience of film, the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) hosts both an annual festival and year-round film programs dedicated to bringing bold, reflective and inspiring films to Waterloo Region (Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo).

The festival hosts local, Canadian, and international films, pairing screenings with panels consisting of directors, film professionals, local interest groups and notable guest speakers. GRFF recognizes the power of film to connect people and is thrilled to act as a vehicle for the community to build relationships and host meaningful conversations within the Waterloo Region.

Upcoming Events

GRFF isn’t just an annual festival. The Grand River Cineseries brings events to the community throughout the year. New events announced every month!

Four figures, three adults and one child, walk down a street pushing grocery carts, with the word ROSIE on a sign behind them.

Rosie
2022 Comedy-Drama
dir. Gail Maurice
Mar 30, 6:30pm
Cambridge School of Architecture
7 Melville St S, Cambridge

Journalism Film Festival Sunday April 28h, featuring Killer Water, indicated by a shadowed person piloting a kayak at dusk

Journalism Film Festival: Killer Water
Presented by Ink-Stained Wretches
2023 Canadian Documentary
dir. Brandi Morin and Geordie Day
April 28th, 1:00pm
Princess Twin Cinemas
46 King St N. Waterloo

Grand River Film Festival
May 7-12
Various Locations
Details Coming Soon

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our Sponsors.

At more than any time in GRFF’s existence, the previous isolation required to survive the COVID-19 crisis made more necessary our core mission of fostering communities through the shared experience of film.

We are calling on businesses and business owners – especially those in the Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge areas – to join us in realizing that mission with our first fully in-person film festival (since COVID-19) in May and our all year programming. GRFF has a customizable sponsorship package as well as unique offerings designed to connect you and our community in unforgettable ways.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Peter West.