A Gathering of Cinema, Culture and Creativity
October 15–18, 2026
Four days of film, industry events, and community celebration bringing together storytellers, creators, and audiences from across the Okanagan and around the world.
Presented by the Okanagan TV & Film Industry Society, OKIFF brings Canadian and international cinema to the Okanagan.
The festival will showcase distinctive storytelling across narrative, documentary, short-form and experimental film categories, connecting global voices with local audiences.
Festival programming will include film screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, networking opportunities and community-focused events.
OKIFF also includes the Okanagan TV & Film Industry Forum, creating space for filmmakers, the Next Generation and emerging talent, industry professionals and audiences to exchange ideas, build connections and explore the growing television and film sector in the region. Through storytelling and shared experiences, OKIFF aims to expand perspectives, encourage meaningful
conversation and strengthen the creative community in the Okanagan Region.
Thursday, October 15th
FESTIVAL / FORUM OPENS
Opening Reception | Metro Hub: 1265 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Announcements, Okanagan Blessing and Song
Opening Night Film | Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts: 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Nothing to See Here: WATTS - Screening + Q&A
Post-Film Gathering | Metro Hub: 1265 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC
9:30 pm
Friday, October 16th
OKANAGAN TV & FILM FORUM EVENTS | Metro Hub, Kelowna
Next Generation Day presented by REEL CANADA
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Introduction to the TV/Film Industry for High School and Post-Secondary students including Film Screenings, Career Quiz, Speakers, Panel Discussions, Demos, Feature Film (TBA)
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Forum: How to Break Into the Biz
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Community Night
Film Screening: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Networking and Celebration: 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Film Screenings of Local Award-winning independent films
Free Admission
FESTIVAL FILM SCREENINGS
KELOWNA: Landmark Cinemas Grand 10: #110 – 948 McCurdy Rd, Kelowna, BC
4:00 pm | 6:00 pm
WEST KELOWNA: Landmark Cinemas Xtreme: 525 Highway 97 South, Sneena Rd, West Kelowna, BC
4:00 pm | 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 17th
OKANAGAN TV & FILM FORUM EVENTS | Metro Hub, Kelowna
Forum: How to Get it Made
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Forum: The Changing World of Distribution
12:45 pm - 2:30 pm
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Forum: Co-Productions & International Partnerships
3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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FESTIVAL FILM SCREENINGS
KELOWNA: Landmark Cinemas Grand 10: #110 – 948 McCurdy Rd, Kelowna, BC
12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm
WEST KELOWNA: Landmark Cinemas Xtreme: 525 Highway 97 South, Sneena Rd, West Kelowna, BC
12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm
PENTICTON: Landmark Cinemas Penticton: 250 Winnipeg St, Penticton, BC
12:00 pm | 2:00 pm
VERNON: Galaxy Cinemas Vernon: #275 – 2306 Highway 6, Vernon, BC
12:00 pm | 2:00 pm
OKIFF AWARDS GALA & CELEBRATION | Metro Hub, Kelowna
Awards Gala & Celebration
Doors: 6:00 pm
Gala: 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Red Carpet, Welcome Bubbly, Special Curated Menu, Festival Awards, Special Guests, and Live Entertainment