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Campbell River Festival of Film

Name: Campbell River Festival of Film
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-11-24
Location: Campbell River

The Campbell River Festival of Film is a seasonal cinema series held at the Tidemark Theatre in British Columbia, showcasing a curated selection of international independent works. The 2026 fall lineup features five screenings that include diverse documentaries and dramas focusing on global resilience, personal identity, and memory.

Date: Oct 13 - Nov 24, 2026
Location: Campbell River
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Documentary featuring the emergence of homegrown ski culture in Afghanistan
Screening of The President’s Cake on October 13
Vancouver Island-based feature debut Blue Heron on November 10
Closing film Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! featuring Rinko Kikuchi on November 24

The Campbell River Festival of Film presents its fall 2026 program, featuring a selection of five films scheduled between October 13 and November 24. All screenings take place at the Tidemark Theatre, offering the community access to a variety of independent cinema, including award-winning documentaries and international feature-length dramas. The festival aims to bring thought-provoking storytelling to local audiences, covering themes ranging from sports culture in remote regions to personal struggles and family dynamics.

The 2026 season highlights include an Afghan ski culture documentary, the tragicomic film "The President’s Cake," and "I Swear," which follows a man's journey with Tourette’s syndrome. The program also features "Blue Heron," a meditation on grief and memory set on Vancouver Island, and concludes with the ballroom dance drama "Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!" on November 24. Tickets are available for individual films, allowing patrons to choose specific screenings within the series.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Tidemark Theatre; campbellrivermirror.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Campbell River

Before attending

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