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VIP ALL ACCESS PASS
Experience the full Dufferin Film Festival 2026 weekend with our ultimate VIP pass.
This all-access pass includes entry to every DFF 2026 screening, networking event, social experience and the awards presentation — no additional tickets required.
Walk the red carpet, connect with filmmakers and industry guests, enjoy priority access to festival events, and experience the complete celebration of Canadian independent film from opening night to closing awards.
VIP Pass Includes:
• Opening Night Screening
• DFF After Dusk @ Orangeville Library
• Screening B
• Screening C
• Saturday Night Atrium Social
• Screening D & Awards Presentation
VIP guests will also receive an official DFF VIP Lanyard & Pass
Limited quantities available.
VIP ALL ACCESS PASS
Experience the full Dufferin Film Festival 2026 weekend with our ultimate VIP pass.
This all-access pass includes entry to every DFF 2026 screening, networking event, social experience and the awards presentation — no additional tickets required.
Walk the red carpet, connect with filmmakers and industry guests, enjoy priority access to festival events, and experience the complete celebration of Canadian independent film from opening night to closing awards.
VIP Pass Includes:
• Opening Night Screening
• DFF After Dusk @ Orangeville Library
• Screening B
• Screening C
• Saturday Night Atrium Social
• Screening D & Awards Presentation
VIP guests will also receive an official DFF VIP Lanyard & Pass
Limited quantities available.
This ticket gets you into ALL 4 DFF SCREENINGS. This pass also includes a beautiful lanyard and event pass for quick red carpet access. This pass does not include speaker series, awards or social events. guests will also receive an official DFF VIP Lanyard & Pass. Limited quantities available.
Screening A - Fri Aug 14
Screening B - Sat Aug 15
Screening C - Sat Aug 15
Screening D - Sun Aug 16
VIP guests will also receive an official DFF VIP Lanyard & Pass
Limited quantities available.
This ticket gets you into ALL 4 DFF SCREENINGS. This pass also includes a beautiful lanyard and event pass for quick red carpet access. This pass does not include speaker series, awards or social events. guests will also receive an official DFF VIP Lanyard & Pass. Limited quantities available.
Screening A - Fri Aug 14
Screening B - Sat Aug 15
Screening C - Sat Aug 15
Screening D - Sun Aug 16
VIP guests will also receive an official DFF VIP Lanyard & Pass
Limited quantities available.
OPENING NIGHT SCREENING
FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026
Red Carpet: 6:00PM
Screening: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Orangeville Opera House – 87 Broadway, Orangeville
Kick off DFF 2026 with an exciting opening night celebration featuring the first curated screening block of the festival. Walk the red carpet, meet filmmakers, enjoy audience Q&As, and experience an evening dedicated to Canadian independent film.
2026 Film Lineup:To Be Announced
OPENING NIGHT SCREENING
FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026
Red Carpet: 6:00PM
Screening: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Orangeville Opera House – 87 Broadway, Orangeville
Kick off DFF 2026 with an exciting opening night celebration featuring the first curated screening block of the festival. Walk the red carpet, meet filmmakers, enjoy audience Q&As, and experience an evening dedicated to Canadian independent film.
2026 Film Lineup:To Be Announced
DFF AFTER DUSK: The Untold Chapter
FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026
8:30PM – 11:00PM
Orangeville Library – 1 Mill Street, Orangeville
The festival’s signature Friday night experience returns — bigger than ever.
Following Opening Night, step inside a transformed Orangeville Library for an immersive after-hours celebration featuring live entertainment, music, dancing, cocktails featuring Mailroom Vodka®, light refreshments, networking, interactive experiences, and filmmakers from across Canada.
Featuring entertainment by Citrus Fusion, live painting by local artist Ricky Schaede, and additional surprises throughout the evening, DFF After Dusk is where the festival truly comes alive.
DFF AFTER DUSK: The Untold Chapter
FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026
8:30PM – 11:00PM
Orangeville Library – 1 Mill Street, Orangeville
The festival’s signature Friday night experience returns — bigger than ever.
Following Opening Night, step inside a transformed Orangeville Library for an immersive after-hours celebration featuring live entertainment, music, dancing, cocktails featuring Mailroom Vodka®, appetizers, networking, interactive experiences, and filmmakers from across Canada.
Featuring entertainment by Citrus Fusion, live painting by local artist Ricky Schaede, and additional surprises throughout the evening, DFF After Dusk is where the festival truly comes alive.
SCREENING B - FAMILY FRIENDLY *NEW*
SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2026
Red Carpet: 12:30PM
Screening: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Orangeville Opera House – 87 Broadway, Orangeville
Join us for our first FAMILY FRIENDLY screening, featuring curated animated and child-appropriate films. This screening is purposely shorter to accommodate our younger guests! Walk the red carpet, meet filmmakers, enjoy audience Q&As, and enjoy an afternoon dedicated to Canadian independent film.
SCREENING C & NETWORKING EVENT *NEW*
SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2026
Red Carpet: 6:30PM
Screening: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Orangeville Opera House – 87 Broadway, Orangeville
An evening showcase featuring bold, moving, and memorable Canadian short films from emerging and established creators across the country.
2026 Film Lineup:To Be Announced
Your Screening C ticket includes access to the Atrium Networking Event following the screening.
Immediately Following Screening C Orangeville Opera House Atrium
Continue the evening with drinks, light refreshments, music, and networking at the Opera House/Atrium. Connect with filmmakers, festival guests, sponsors, artists, and fellow film lovers in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere.
SCREENING C & NETWORKING EVENT *NEW*
SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2026
Red Carpet: 6:30PM
Screening: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Orangeville Opera House – 87 Broadway, Orangeville
An evening showcase featuring bold, moving, and memorable Canadian short films from emerging and established creators across the country.
2026 Film Lineup:To Be Announced
Your Screening C ticket includes access to the Atrium Networking Event following the screening.
Immediately Following Screening C Orangeville Opera House Atrium
Continue the evening with drinks, light food, music, and networking at the Opera House/Atrium. Connect with filmmakers, festival guests, sponsors, artists, and fellow film lovers in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere.
SCREENING D & AWARDS
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2026
Red Carpet: 12:00PM
Screening: 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Intermission: 2:30-3:30PM
Awards: 3:30PM
Orangeville Opera House – 87 Broadway, Orangeville
Our final screening block of the festival weekend featuring standout Canadian short films and one final round of filmmaker Q&As.
2026 Film Lineup:To Be Announced
Your ticket includes access to the awards ceremony immediately following the final screening.
Celebrate the closing of DFF 2026 with our awards ceremony — recognizing the filmmakers, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who make the festival possible.
SCREENING D & AWARDS
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2026
Red Carpet: 12:00PM
Screening: 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Intermission: 2:30-3:30PM
Awards: 3:30PM
Orangeville Opera House – 87 Broadway, Orangeville
Our final screening block of the festival weekend featuring standout Canadian short films and one final round of filmmaker Q&As.
2026 Film Lineup:To Be Announced
Your ticket includes access to the awards ceremony immediately following the final screening.
Celebrate the closing of DFF 2026 with our awards ceremony — recognizing the filmmakers, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who make the festival possible.
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