RIFFA - Regina International Film Festival and Awards

RIFFA - Regina International Film Festival and Awards Regina International Film Festival and Awards - a world movie experience RIFFA is dedicated to promoting the talents of filmmakers from around the world.

Regina Saskatchewan is a great city to host an event like this as it is a great hub of creativity. We strongly believe that we have a responsibility to help showcase new filmmakers and talents from around the globe. To show our appreciation, we will present award winners with our prestigious silver screen award named the “Regina International Film Festival Award” or RIFFA. RIFFA is a Canadian Acad

emy qualifying festival for Canadian Screen Awards. We are also very passionate about supporting the mental health community through one of our programmes, the LOOK: A Film/Mental Health Initiative.

🚨 It's finally here!! RIFFA 2025 is NOW and the Global Citizen series starts today!🌍 In partnership with MacKenzie Art G...
08/19/2025

🚨 It's finally here!! RIFFA 2025 is NOW and the Global Citizen series starts today!

🌍 In partnership with MacKenzie Art Gallery

🎫 Gallery Members enjoy free admission!

👉 Tickets still available at the door.

TUE Aug 19 at 11 AM
🔊 Seeing Through the Darkness (2024 Canada)
Through an immersive sound environment, Seeing Through the Darkness delves into the lives of five resilient individuals who have lost their sight in armed conflicts. This film challenges our societal blindness to violence and suffering amidst a flood of images, urging us to listen to these inspiring stories echoing with urgency and profound humanity.

WED Aug 20 at 11 AM
🌾 Farming the Revolution (2024 India)
Farming the Revolution takes us to the heart of the massive year-long protests against the Indian government’s then newly enacted farm laws during the COVID lockdown. Over half a million protesters gathered – men and women from all generations, religions, classes and castes – and reinvented co-existence at massive protest sites that burgeoned on the borders of Delhi.

THUR Aug 21 at 11 AM
🪨 Rule of Stone (2024 Canada)
If Jerusalem stone could speak, it would tell this story: from Imperial Britain to the Israeli occupation, buildings in Jerusalem have been clad in it. This is a story of how beauty and abuse go hand in hand.

FRI Aug 22 at 11 AM
🌱 Toroboro: The Name of The Plants (2024 Ecuador and Brazil)
25 years after an ethno-botanical study in the Ecuadorian Amazon inhabited by the Waorani, the central figures involved reunite. The colonization of their people started with the arrival of Christian missionaries and they face now the oil and timber industries.

SAT Aug 23 at 11 AM
🐝 Bittersweet Honey (2024 Myanmar)
Three beekeeping families convened to discuss various challenges in their trade. They delved into topics such as the perilous migration of beehives, transportation hurdles, and the local farmers' resistance to placing hives in prime bee food areas, along with their disapproval of bee pollination efforts. Additionally, beekeepers contended with the repercussions of Myanmar's political shifts and escalating commodity prices, further exacerbating their plight.

Thank you, RBC! A Silver Sponsor of RIFFA 2025.
08/19/2025

Thank you, RBC! A Silver Sponsor of RIFFA 2025.

Thank you Creative Saskatchewan! One of our Silver Sponsors for RIFFA 2025.On Friday August 22 at 2:30pm, the Broadcaste...
08/17/2025

Thank you Creative Saskatchewan! One of our Silver Sponsors for RIFFA 2025.

On Friday August 22 at 2:30pm, the Broadcaster One-On-One Pitches session gives film professionals the opportunity to pitch projects to representatives from Bell Media, CBC, Hollywood Suite, and TVO.

🔗 Info & Tickets: https://riffa.ca/screening_schedule/industry-series-broadcaster-one-on-ones

📅 Friday August 22
⏰ 2:30pm
📍 Hotel Saskatchewan

Thank you to Creative Saskatchewan for making this session possible!

🏆 Don’t miss the tenth anniversary RIFFA red carpet and awards night!A dazzling evening of glamour and appreciation for ...
08/17/2025

🏆 Don’t miss the tenth anniversary RIFFA red carpet and awards night!

A dazzling evening of glamour and appreciation for the artistry of our esteemed filmmakers.

📅 Saturday August 23rd
📍 Darke Hall () – 2255 College Ave, Regina SK
6:00pm red carpet opens
7:00pm ceremony begins
8:30pm afterparty begins

🤵🏽‍♂️ Dress Code: Formal or Black Tie

Cash and card bar will be open throughout the night. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served during the afterparty.

CBC icon Shauna Powers will be red carpet host ().

Your ceremony host will be SK filmmaker Timothy Lenko ().

For this tenth anniversary ceremony, we’re please to present CrossRoute an instrumental quartet of principal players from the Regina Symphony Orchestra ().

🎹 Dr. Christopher Kayler (piano)
🎻 Christian Robinson (violin)
🎶 Simon Fryer (cello)
🎼 Hyon Suk Kim (clarinet)

They will perform selections from beloved film music in brand new arrangements by Dr. Chris Kayler.

Thank you Fire Ring Productions! A Silver sponsor of RIFFA 2025.Fire Ring Productions has been key to getting the first ...
08/17/2025

Thank you Fire Ring Productions! A Silver sponsor of RIFFA 2025.

Fire Ring Productions has been key to getting the first ever RIFFA Launch Pad off the ground.

Congratulations again to Torri Bautista of boke.hmedia, the winner of 2025 RIFFA Launch Pad and the writer and director of "Beginners Luck."

✨ Movie night under the stars! ✨ 🐉 Watch How to Train Your Dragon (2025) with family and friends, during Regina Internat...
08/16/2025

✨ Movie night under the stars! ✨

🐉 Watch How to Train Your Dragon (2025) with family and friends, during Regina International Film Festival & Awards.

📅 Thurs August 21
🌃 At Dusk (around 8pm)
💸 FOR FREE!

Sponsored by Rohit Homes Regina and powered by .

📍Horizon Station Park
4701 Buckingham Dr.

Tourism Regina

Thank you to Java Post Production! One of our Silver Sponsors for RIFFA 2025.Throughout this last year, Java Post Produ...
08/16/2025

Thank you to Java Post Production! One of our Silver Sponsors for RIFFA 2025.

Throughout this last year, Java Post Productions sponsored space for the LOOK Program to conduct their classes and editing.

Don't miss the premiere of the LOOK Program films next week:

📅 Monday August 18th at 6:00pm
📍 MacKenzie Art Gallery, Shumiatcher Theatre.
🎫 Tickets: RIFFA.CA/TICKETS

🌾 Hear from Saskatchewan Filmmakers! Free! Please RSVP 🔗 https://www.goelevent.com/riffa/e/SaskatchewanFilmmakersForum📍 ...
08/15/2025

🌾 Hear from Saskatchewan Filmmakers!

Free! Please RSVP 🔗
https://www.goelevent.com/riffa/e/SaskatchewanFilmmakersForum

📍 Location: Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina SK
📆 Date: Saturday Aug 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00-3:00pm

Open to the public at no charge, RIFFA empowers local filmmakers to build a sense of provincial pride, collaboration, and engagement. Local filmmakers are given the ability to showcase their work and connect with each other and audiences in their own community.

Moderated discussions provide an in-depth exploration of the creative process, challenges, and triumphs encountered by the filmmakers.

Thank you The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection! The official partner hotel for RIFFA 2025.Enjoy an upscale getaw...
08/15/2025

Thank you The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection! The official partner hotel for RIFFA 2025.

Enjoy an upscale getaway at our boutique-style Regina hotel.

The historic charm and undeniable sophistication of The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection welcomes you to a luxurious stay in Regina. Originally built in 1927 our downtown Regina hotel with parking has preserved its elegant grandeur through the years and features convenient access to Mosaic Stadium, University of Regina and Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

Awake renewed in our hotel in Regina, Saskatchewan downtown with a healthy breakfast in our dining room before strolling in Wascana Park, shopping in the neighbourhood shops or simply relaxing at our day spa with an enriching skin treatment or soothing massage.

08/14/2025

🚨 Don't miss the world premier of these mental health initiative films!

📅 Monday August 18th at 6:00pm
📍 MacKenzie Art Gallery, Shumiatcher Theatre.
🎫 Tickets: RIFFA.CA/TICKETS

🎥 LOOK: A Mental Health/Film Initiative provides individuals living with mental health challenges an opportunity to express themselves creatively by making films in a safe, fun and supportive environment.

💪 With the support of mental health practitioners and members of the film and teaching community, participants have an opportunity to further develop vocational skills, forge bonds and community connections.

⚕️ As an occupational therapy program aligned with the audiovisual screen industry, the LOOK program encourages healing and coping skills through the power of artistic & cinematic expression.

🤝 The LOOK program is grateful to be funded by the Community Initiatives Fund and operates in partnership with Saskatchewan Health Authority, Canadian Mental Health Association - Saskatchewan Division, and University of Regina.

🎬 RIFFA and Mackenzie Art Gallery are proud to partner in hosting this one-of-a-kind film premier

7 Little Pills
Running Time – 06:00
Filmmaker – Maggie Kelly

I Want to Be Creative
Running Time – 12:18
Filmmaker – Coral Fries

Thoughts of Future Past
Running Time – 07:04
Filmmaker – Night Coates

Rose Gold
Running Time – 04:32

EAT!?
Running Time – 03:10
Filmmaker – Johnathon Martel

We Are Our Own Worst Enemy
Running Time – 17:33
Filmmaker – Robert Hughes

The Cat
Running Time – 02:26
Filmmaker – Marc Gagnon

A Joyful Life
Running Time – 07:13
Filmmaker – Jordan Yano

The Unknown
Running Time – 14:00
Filmmaker – Jan Lelie

Thank you to the MacKenzie Art Gallery! One of our partners for RIFFA 2025. This year, the beautiful facility and excell...
08/12/2025

Thank you to the MacKenzie Art Gallery! One of our partners for RIFFA 2025.

This year, the beautiful facility and excellent team host:

• The LOOK Program Premier Screening – 6PM Aug 18th
• The Global Citizen Series – 11AM every day Aug 19-23rd
• Two session of our 2025 Industry Series – 1PM Aug 20-21st

The MacKenzie is a centre for art and culture that holds a collection in trust for the community. They present art and experiences that help us understand each other, the world, and who we want to be.

The MacKenzie is Saskatchewan’s oldest public art gallery and has one of the longest and most meaningful histories of championing Indigenous art of any public gallery in Canada.

They embrace their unique position within the Canadian and international art landscapes, celebrating the diverse perspectives of all artists within the plains region and Canada. They have a focus on Indigenous and contemporary art, contextualized through select historic and international work.

The MacKenzie is a place where art, culture, and community thrive, expanding the imagination and understanding of Saskatchewan and beyond.

08/11/2025

🚨 The RIFFA 2025 virtual festival starts in 48 hours!

🔗 Visit RIFFA.CA/SCHEDULE to find virtual festival info and get your streaming ticket.

🏡 Screen incredible international film from the comfort of your home.**

💻 This is only a sample of the spellbinding lineup available for RIFFA 2025 Online August 13-18.

❤️‍🩹 RecoverED: A Documentary Film About Eating Disorder Recovery (Canada) dir. Tyler Anderson (.film)

🐎 The Ecstasy of Gold: The Treasure of Jesse James (USA) dir. Federico Alotto ( )

🤦‍♀️ The Table Between Us (Canada) dir. Nikki Rae Hallow (Nikki Hallows)

🫏 Tell the wind too (Be Baad Ham Begou) (Iran) dir. Sina Khani ()

🚙 All The Way To The Endless (Yi Tiao Dao Zou Dao Hei) (China) dir. Liang SHI

🩰 Stone (Tunisia) dir. Karim Berrhouma ()

**Note, streaming is geo-gated to within Canada.

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