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Films
Best of the Decade:
Canadian Shorts Winners
Sunday, November 16
10:00am at the Capitol Centre
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Events
Behind the Frame Exhibit
All Weekend
Location: Front Lobby of the Capitol Centre
Free with any festival ticket or pass.
read moreLocation: Front Lobby of the Capitol Centre
Free with any festival ticket or pass.
2025 Juried Short Film Selections
Friday, November 14th to Sunday, November 16th
Short Films Selected Through Our Annual Submission Process
A curated lineup of juried short films showcasing bold storytelling, diverse voices, and creative filmmaking screened throughout the 2025 North Bay Film Festival.
read moreShort Films Selected Through Our Annual Submission Process
A curated lineup of juried short films showcasing bold storytelling, diverse voices, and creative filmmaking screened throughout the 2025 North Bay Film Festival.
Framed by the North: A Century of Stories
Saturday, November 15th at 10:00am
Part of the North Bay Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary, this curated program features five films celebrating the region’s connection to cinema, from the 1940s to today.
read morePart of the North Bay Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary, this curated program features five films celebrating the region’s connection to cinema, from the 1940s to today.
EVEL
Friday, November 14th at 8:30pm
This film is part of 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝: 𝘼 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
Followed by a Q&A with Director Derek Diorio and Cast
Accompanied by the short film 'The Call'
read moreThis film is part of 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝: 𝘼 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
Followed by a Q&A with Director Derek Diorio and Cast
Accompanied by the short film 'The Call'
Sweetness
Saturday, November 15th at 2:30pm
Followed by a Q&A with Lead Actress Kate Hallett, and Producers Taj Critchlow, and Daniel Quinn.
Accompanied by the short film ‘Razor Ruckus’
read moreFollowed by a Q&A with Lead Actress Kate Hallett, and Producers Taj Critchlow, and Daniel Quinn.
Accompanied by the short film ‘Razor Ruckus’
Frankenstein
Saturday, November 15th at 6:00pm
Follow by a Q&A with Special Effects Supervisor Bob Munroe
Accompanied by the short film ‘Under the Canopy’
read moreFollow by a Q&A with Special Effects Supervisor Bob Munroe
Accompanied by the short film ‘Under the Canopy’
Saturday Night Gala Reception
Saturday, November 15th at 9:30pm
Location: Spotlight Lounge at the Capitol Centre following Frankenstein
Free & exclusive to weekend pass holders.
read moreLocation: Spotlight Lounge at the Capitol Centre following Frankenstein
Free & exclusive to weekend pass holders.
Blood Lines
Sunday, November 16th at 1:00pm
Followed by a Q&A with Producer Paula Devonshire and Actor Derica Lyn Lafrance.
Accompanied by the short films ‘Little Orange Bandages’ and ‘A Home in the Grass’
read moreFollowed by a Q&A with Producer Paula Devonshire and Actor Derica Lyn Lafrance.
Accompanied by the short films ‘Little Orange Bandages’ and ‘A Home in the Grass’
Partners
2026 Sponsors, Partners & Supporters
Title Sponsor
Presenting Partners
Funders
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Canadian Short Film Sponsors
48HR Film Competition Sponsors
