Abbotsford Film Festival

The Abbotsford Film Festival is a 19+ event.

Presented in partnership with The Reach, the 5th edition of the Abbotsford Film Festival will feature screenings of short films, documentaries, Q & A's + music over two nights at The Reach Gallery Museum. Our closing night sees the return of our 48 hour film competition with screenings + cash prizes including the $500 audience award.

A celebration of the arts, innovation, and creativity in our community, come support and experience a diverse range of stories from the Fraser Valley and beyond.

Friday October 4th

The opening night features a diverse selection of short films in our special curated block. After the intermission will be the world premiere of powerful documentary "TBC", followed by Q & A. We then end the night with music + mingling. Craft beer and food truck available throughout.

Saturday October 5th

The closing night sees the premiere screening of the in competition 48 hour films, created as part of the 48 hour film event, followed by awards including the $500 "Best 48 Hour Film" award and $500 "Audience Choice Award". After the screenings there will be music + mingling outside to close the festival.

Festival Itinerary:

Friday October 4th

• 6pm - Doors Open
• 6.30pm - Short Films
• 7.30pm - Feature Documentary "TBC"
• 9pm - Live Music/Mingling

Saturday October 5th

• 6pm - Doors Open
• 6.30pm - 48 Hour Film Screenings
• 8.30pm - Awards
• 9pm - Live Music/Mingling

Craft beer, wine and refreshments will be available both nights with food available during intermissions.

Please Note: The Abbotsford Film Festival is run by the non-profit Chilliwack Film Society and is a member only event. Membership can be purchased for $1 at checkout or on the day.

The Chilliwack Film Society is responsible for operating in compliance with the Motion Picture Act and Consumer Protection BC. To attend a Chilliwack Film Society film screening (which may not have been classified by Consumer Protection BC), you must be a Chilliwack Film Society member. Membership is by annual subscription and is limited to persons who are 19 years of age or over. Only members are permitted to be present at the place where a non-classified film is being exhibited. Chilliwack Film Society’s mandate is the encouragement and appreciation of motion pictures as a medium of art, information or education.

Host or Publisher Chilliwack Film Society