The Reel Canadian Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the talent, skill and diversity that exists within the Canadian Film Industry. From artistic and dramatic short films and children's films to full length feature films, the festival will present an eclectic and compelling mix of drama, comedy, documentary and art films of every possible budget. A packed weekend held annually on the last weekend in March offers many opportunities to get your Canadian film fix from individual screenings to packages and special events.

The 1st Annual Festival took place in 2009 with a selection of 4 high quality feature films plus a shorts program called 'Focus on Winnipeg' and a children's film session. The festival received incredibly positive feedback and the opening gala of 'One Week' was a sell-out success. Guest director Michael McGowan was thrilled to see such an enthusiastic crowd at his film and was an entertaining hit at the reception following the screening.

2010's 2nd Annual Film Festival featured a gala presentation of the feature film, Hot Tub Time Machine, that was filmed exclusively in Fernie and Vancouver BC. A reception followed afterwards next door at the Central Bar.

Saturday's events included a selection of Children's films courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada; a selection of the best shorts submitted from young Calgary film-makers in the 'Focus on Calgary' session; a special Italian themed 'Reel Italian' Directors' Dinner and film screening in an intimate setting at the Central Hotel & Mezzaluna Restaurant (not included in weekend pass;) plus 2 evening screenings of full length feature films at the Vogue Theatre. Sunday included two evening finale feature films at 7pm and 9pm. Having just two evening screenings on Sunday allows our visiting weekend guests the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor adventures in Fernie, whether they prefer to hit Fernie Alpine Resort, go dogsledding or just relax with a massage and check out charming 2nd Avenue, our downtown core.