Welcome to the Online Festival!

Online tickets and passes are on sale now for you to enjoy Indigenous Cinema from wherever you are!

Enjoy Indigenous-Made Content Online

The online edition of the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival takes place June 8-14, 2026.

Explore the 2026 Festival! Watch the trailer, read the Curatorial Vision, and enjoy Indigenous-made film and media works via our virtual watch platform and on the online iNdigital Space.

Miigwetch, nia:wen, thank you to all who were able to join us at the in-person Festival!

The participation and contributions of our community are what make this festival so special and this year was no exception! We’re so grateful you could be a part of this year’s 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.

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to stay tuned for what’s next and we hope to see you again soon, whether in-person or online!

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Save the date for the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online).

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About the Festival

As the largest presenter of Indigenous screen content, we invite audiences everywhere to join us at the annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, where we feature artistic and industry programming. We are proud to showcase Film + Video, Digital + Interactive, and Audio works created by Indigenous artists (including directors, producers, writers, and designers) at all levels of experience, from all over the world.

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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!

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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.

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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.