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november 3 - 6 2022



After a successful hybrid edition in 2021, SWIFF will be returning for its 8th edition November 3 - 6 2022 with a full-scale in-person festival as well as a virtual programme accessible across Canada.
Filmmakers: submissions are open! Our Earlybird Deadline is June 3 2022 so get those films in now and show your work to Sarnia and the world this November.
Stay tuned for programming announcements in the coming months!


The Anishinaabe Nation Singers perform at SWIFF’s Opening Night Gala on Nov. 17th, 2021.
Actor-Writer-Filmmaker Joey Klein leading our Directing Actors Workshop as part of our Creative Arts & Industry Summit on Nov. 18th 2021.


Co-directors Shasha Nakhai & Rich Williamson in conversation following the screening of their acclaimed film, Scarborough, on Nov. 20th 2021.
Twin Rains performs at our Cinegaze concert series on Nov. 19th 2021.

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