The Friends of the Galt Museum and Archives Akaisamitohkanao'pa Presents:

5th Annual Lethbridge International Film Festival 2027

April 23-26, 2027

Early Bird Deadline (submission discounts apply): Nov 23rd, 2026

Regular Deadline: Jan 15th, 2027
Successful applicants notified (please note unsuccessful applicants will not be notified): Feb 12th, 2027
Screening: April 23-26, 2027
Artist Fee: Successful candidates will receive a screening fee

Awards: All selected films will be entered into the LIFF Legacy Audience Choice Awards, with cash prizes awarded to the winning films.

Submission Fee: $10 - $25 (see the application form for details on which fee applies to you). If the submission fee is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to email us at  lethfilmfestsubmissions@gmail.com - we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Any aspect of audiovisual expression – visual, sound, narrative, genre, performance, theme... all approaches are encouraged for submission. This includes music videos. Films that exemplify and/or are made by under-represented voices will be prioritized. In alignment with the Galt’s Mandate, the Lethbridge International Film Festival aims to deepen the sense of belonging for our community by reflecting the world around us with a community centred approach. 

LIFF bridges local talent with global creativity, offering a rich tapestry of genres and styles with something for every audience member, regardless of age or taste. Last year, we proudly selected 77 captivating films, including 54 premieres, representing every corner of the globe: UK, Egypt, Singapore, Ireland, Iran, Nigeria, Mexico, Palestine, Netherlands, Germany, France, Australia, Turkey, Portugal, Poland, China, USA, Brazil, Belgium and of course a diverse selection of groundbreaking works from Canadian filmmakers including 13 local productions!

LIFF Highlights