Meaford International Film Festival

09/04/2026

🎥 MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN

Sometimes documenting what you see becomes an act of courage.

Russian teacher and videographer Pavel Talankin secretly documents the growing presence of government propaganda in his school — creating an extraordinary record of life in Russia during the war in Ukraine.

🏆 Winner of the 2026 Oscar for Best Documentary.

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 7:00 PM
📍 Meaford Hall

🎙️ Followed by a special guest interview with producer Helle Faber.

🎟️ Tickets & passes: meafordfilmfest.ca

09/03/2026

🎭 SENTIMENTAL VALUE

Family. Memory. Art. And the things we don’t always know how to say.

Joachim Trier’s acclaimed family drama follows two sisters and their estranged father, a celebrated filmmaker, as they confront old wounds and unexpected possibilities.

🏆 Winner of 72 awards, including the 2026 Oscar for Best Foreign Picture.

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 1:30 PM
📍 Meaford Hall

🎟️ Tickets & passes: meafordfilmfest.ca

09/02/2026

🎂 THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE

Nine-year-old Lamia has one important task: find the ingredients to bake a birthday cake for Iraq’s president.

Set in 1990s Iraq, Hasan Hadi’s award-winning film follows her unexpected journey through a country facing food shortages, uncertainty and fear.

🏆 Winner of 11 awards, including two at Cannes.

📅 Friday, September 25 | 7:00 PM
📍 Meaford Hall

🎙️ Followed by a special guest interview with cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru.

🎟️ Tickets & passes: meafordfilmfest.ca

09/01/2026

❤️ STILL MINE
What would you do for the person you love?
Based on a true story, Still Mine stars James Cromwell and Geneviève Bujold in a moving and often humorous story about love, determination, and one man’s fight to build a better home for his wife.
🏆 Winner of 4 awards, including Best Actor for James Cromwell.
📅 Friday, September 25 | 1:30 PM
📍 Meaford Hall
🎟️ Tickets & passes: meafordfilmfest.ca

08/29/2026

08/22/2026

MIFF is more than just amazing movies... it is also delicious dinners! Tickets are available for MIFF meals from our culinary partners:

Friday, Sep. 25 - Brasserie Lovebird
Salad: late simmer vegetables, lentils, feta
Main: Chicken cacciatore, smashed new potatoes, baby kale
Dessert: sticky toffee pudding

Saturday, Sep. 26 - Nomad Home Chef
Salad: classic Caesar
Main: roasted root vegetables, slow smoked brisket served with beef gravy and Yorkshire pudding, rosemary lemon potatoes
Dessert: strawberry shortcake

Sunday, Sep. 27 - Station 87
Salad: Broccoli Parmesan Salad... pomegranate, focaccia crouton, candied walnuts, radish slivers, garlic lemon vinaigrette
Main: Aged Canadian Prime Rib... served medium, confit garlic pomme puree, Yorkshire pudding, au jus, horseradish, seasonal vegetable
Dessert: Apple Brown Betty... cinnamon, maple cream, fresh mint

Ger your tickets at meafordhall.ca

08/15/2026

Have you got your MIFF tickets yet?
Join us Sep. 25-27 for the 20th anniversary of MIFF. 6 entertaining and thought provoking films, 3 delicious dinners and 3 afterparties to enjoy. Tickets available at meafordhall.ca (see link in bio)

08/15/2026

Have you got your MIFF tickets yet?
Join us Sep. 25-27 for the 20th anniversary of MIFF. 6 entertaining and thought provoking films, 3 delicious dinners and 3 afterparties to enjoy. Tickets available at meafordhall.ca

08/08/2026

Uncover a forgotten chapter of Canadian history right here in Meaford! 🌾✨

Swipe through to meet the Ontario Farmerettes.

During WWII, 40,000 teenage girls stepped up to feed the frontlines, working Canadian farms with zero prior experience. Now, their extraordinary sacrifice is coming to the big screen.

The Meaford Culture Foundation is thrilled to present a special screening of the documentary We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes.

🗓 When: September 13, 2026, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM

📍 Where: Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre

🗣 Special Guest: Co-author and researcher Bonnie Sitter will be speaking live at the event!

🎟 Tickets on sale now at Meaford Hall:Adults: $20Youth (19+): $15
Perfect for history buffs, families, and anyone looking to support local culture.

All proceeds support the Meaford Culture Foundation’s mission to fund local arts, culture, and community outreach.

👉 Click the link in our bio to grab your tickets today!

07/29/2026

Don’t Miss the FINAL FILM SCREENING • August 10 • 7 pm

TIFF TO MIFF
Celebrating 20 years of film in Meaford
A new 4-film series is coming to Meaford Hall this spring & summer — in partnership with the TIFF Film Circuit.
Remaining dates: June 15 • July 13 • August 10
Tickets
3 for $55 or 1 film for $20

***CLICK BIO TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL TICKETS***

Presented by the Meaford Culture Foundation, leading into MIFF’s 20th Anniversary Festival this September.
Great films. Meaningful stories. Community connection.
…and see you there!

WRAPPED-Kohn 75
Showing May 11 | 7 PM
A film that tells the story of how, against the odds, German teenager Vera Brandes brought American pianist Keith Jarrett to Köln to play one of the most famous jazz recordings of all time.
Inspiring, unexpected, music-driven
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WRAPPED-The Art of Adventure
Showing June 15 | 7 PM
A stunning documentary about friendship, creativity, and a journey around the world that captures a planet once wild and untouched.
Inspiring • Reflective • Visually beautiful
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WRAPPED-Holy Days
Showing July 13 | 7 PM
Three nuns. One young boy. One unforgettable road trip.
A warm, quirky comedy-drama about unlikely connections and unexpected journeys.
Funny, heartfelt, and full of surprises
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FINAL SCREENING-The Choral
Showing August 10 | 7 PM
Set during WWI, this powerful drama follows a community brought together through music in a time of uncertainty.
Moving, poignant, beautifully told
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Part of the TIFF TO MIFF series, presented by the Meaford Culture Foundation in celebration of MIFF’s 20th Anniversary.