2025 Tour Bookings Are Now Open
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Stay Connected Year-Round
Thank you to all who were able to join us for the 25th anniversary imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival! We are so grateful you could be a part of this year’s milestone celebration of Indigenous film, media, and storytelling. Your presence helped create the energy, connection, and community that makes the Festival so special. From powerful screenings to inspiring conversations and unforgettable moments, we hope you left feeling moved and inspired. Save the date for our next Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online).
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About the Festival
Year-Round Events
imagineNATIVE is proud to present Indigenous-made screen content all year round through the imagineNATIVE Tour, curated programming, co-presentations with partners and collaborators, and other special events. Check out our year-round event calendar to learn about upcoming screenings and more!
Institute
The Institute is a department within imagineNATIVE that houses year-round professional development programs, events, talks, and Indigenous-led professional development opportunities to address gaps within the industry and build capacity for Indigenous creatives. The Institute also presents Industry Days a multi-day professional conference at the annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival featuring panels, masterclasses, and networking events.
imagineNATIVE is a registered charity committed to inspiring and connecting communities through original Indigenous film, video, audio, and digital media. Our Festival, Tour, Institute, and year-round initiatives showcase, promote, and celebrate Indigenous filmmakers and media artists from Canada and around the world. We are committed to creating a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures through the presentation of contemporary Indigenous-made artistic expressions.
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