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Key Dates

August: Line-up announcements happen throughout August-head to Eventive after each line up announcement to 'star' your favourite films and keep track of your dream festival schedule.

September 3: Our full festival line-up & schedule is announced

September 3, 10:00am: Individual tickets for the full festival line up go on sale to Film Circle

September 5, 10:00am: Individual tickets for the full festival line up go on sale to general public

Planning Your Schedule

Getting Between Venues

This year's film screenings take place at Scotiabank Theatre Chinook, Contemporary Calgary, Plaza Theatre and Globe Cinema. As parking and traffic can be unpredictable, we recommend walking or cycling to films if possible.

Other venues may be utilized for Special Experiences, and details on those venues will be included when the event goes on sale. 

Recommended Time Between Films

When planning your festival schedule, we recommend adding a buffer of at least 30 minutes between movies and 45 minutes if you need to travel between venues.

Please note that run times of movies listed on the website do not include shorts that may precede features or Q&As. Please take those into account when considering seeing back-to-back movies. Sometimes sold-out shows, an extended filmmaker Q&A or a surprise guest can cause films to run late.

Our volunteers and staff work as quickly as possible to clean the theatre and get it ready for the next film. If we’re running a few minutes late, please be patient! 

Q&As

We look forward to welcoming Alberta-based and international filmmakers to the festival for Q&As. You will be able to sort the films in the film guide by using the tag 'Filmmaker In Attendance' in Eventive once our schedule is announced, August 30.

Q&As run approximately 15, and are optional to attend.  

Program Guide

All information about our films will be available exclusively online at Eventive, starting August 30. 

Box Office Info

Check out our Ticket Info page here. Not enough information? Check out our Box Office FAQ or contact us. 

Box Office Support

Call: boxoffice@ciffcalgary.ca

Email: 587-393-3730 

Venues & Accessibility


Contemporary Calgary

701 11 St SW

Accessibility 

Contemporary Calgary is fully accessible people who are physcially differently able, complete with ramps and elevators. Please see a volunteer when you arrive and they can assist you during your visit.

Washrooms: Washrooms are set up with accessibility in mind. Gender neutral bathrooms located through out the building. 

For additional information regarding venue accessibility, please feel free to contact Contemporary Calgary by phone at 403.770.1350

Parking

Contemporary Calgary has ample parking in a Park Plus parking lot on site. With evening and weekend flat rates, it is wonderfully convenient for visitors. Payment can be made either at a kiosk, parkplus app, or the virtual pay machine through their website. 


Globe Cinema

617 8 Ave SW

Accessibility

Guests requiring mobility aids (incl. wheelchair, walker, scooter), entry to the downstairs cinema can be facilitated by the Globe Cinema staff. A ramp may be installed upon request by contacting the Globe via email at info@globecinema.ca or by phone at 403.262.3308.

Washrooms at the Globe Cinema are located in the basement and on the second floor of the cinema reachable only by stairs.  

Parking

Street parking is available outside the Globe Cinema and is free after 6 p.m. every day, and all day on Sundays. The city provides various parking lots throughout the downtown core, with evening rates beginning at 4 p.m.


Scotiabank Theatre Chinook

Chinook Centre Mall - 6455 Macleod Trail SW

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessibility: Accessible parking and access through the west enterance

Washrooms: Wheelchair-accessible washrooms. No gender-neutral washrooms; please use whichever is most comfortable. 


The Plaza Theatre

1133 Kensington Rd NW

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessibility: Level access at front door

Washrooms: Wheelchair-accessible washrooms. No gender-neutral washrooms; please use whichever is most comfortable. 

Parking: Street parking throughout Kensington and parkades in the neighbourhood. 

Getting Around

BY TRANSIT

The CTrain runs through downtown near many of our festival venues. 

Plan your trip to CIFF using the Calgary Transit website or by downloading the Calgary Transit App from the App Store or Google Play

BY RIDESHARE

Calgary offers a variety of rideshare options. Please click the links in the list below to decide which service is best for you.

Flights & Hotels

Hotels

Sandman Signature Downtown |  888 7th Ave SW

Book your group rate for CIFF 2024!

Call: 403-237-8626
Online: Sandman Signature Downtown
Web Access Code: 2409CIFFFANS

CIFF Booking Link Logo

Health & Safety

See our most up-to-date health and safety policies here.
While we are following and exceeding the standards outlined by the government, we know that many of our patrons still will not or cannot attend. It’s exactly why we have maintained a hybrid festival model with options for virtual screenings.

Minors at CIFF

Minors are welcome in all of our screening venues (including those that sell alcohol) but there are a few things to consider. Films at the festival are not yet rated by the Alberta Classification Board. Every year we show some movies that are more youth-oriented than others but we do not suggest these films are more or less appropriate for specific age groups.

Contact Us

Have another question? Let us know.

General Information:
info@ciffcalgary.ca 

Box Office:
boxoffice@ciffcalgary.ca | 587.393.3730

Industry & Guests:
guestrelations@ciffcalgary.ca