DRIFF Screening: When Morning Comes - SOLD OUT
Join DRIFF for a FREE screening of When Morning Comes on Thursday, February 5th at 6:30pm at the Whitby Public Library.
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A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome
Creativity, passion, and change all go together; they help us grow and thrive. The upside is new opportunities; the downside is parting with inspiring friends and colleagues. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Jessica Smith as our Director of Programming (DP) for 2 years, and are now delighted to welcome Richard B. Pierre to that position.
Jessica’s passion for, and knowledge of film, her strong communication and interpersonal skills, and her meticulous management style made her an absolute joy to work with, and a very effective DP. We are truly grateful for her dedication and professionalism. We wish her all the very best!
We were delighted to have talented and highly skilled applicants for the DP job. It was a tough decision, but we are thrilled to announce that Richard B Pierre has accepted the position. His personal warmth and his broad experience with many aspects of filmmaking and film programming, along with his rich connections in the film industry will enhance the experience of both our filmmakers and our audience when you join us for our 10th festival season. It’s shaping up to be a very special year!
DRIFF 2026 Fall Festival Dates
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
The Durham Region International Film Festival returns on October 22-24, 2026, and we’re already preparing for another year of powerful storytelling.
Filmmakers are encouraged to begin getting their work ready as submissions will be here before you know it!
It is an honour and pleasure to host an event that promotes arts, culture, creativity, and community with the support of so many wonderful volunteers, sponsors, and partners. The Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) has a fantastic line-up for our fall festival October from 22 to 24 at three great venues. We could not have a festival without the support of filmmakers around the world and in our own backyard and we are truly excited for this year’s festival.
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Dive into the DRIFF Archives
If you've ever been curious about which films have screened at DRIFF, the full catalogue is now available!
Visit the DRIFF archives to see film synopses, trailers and even links to watch films dating back to DRIFF’s inception in 2017.
Connecting communities by the power of film
Since 2015, DRIFF has been dedicated to promoting arts, culture, and community from within the Durham Region. Program offerings have included an annual film festival, monthly shorts programs, a high school film program and outdoor drive-in film screenings. DRIFF recently embarked on a strategic planning process which will serve as a guidepost for the organization in years to come. We hope you join us on this exciting new journey.
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