Lebanese Film Festival in Canada (LFFC)

The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada (LFFC) is a dynamic platform that celebrates the creativity, resilience, and diversity of Lebanese and Arab cinema. Our mission is to amplify authentic voices and compelling stories from Lebanon and the Arab world, bridging cultures and connecting communities through the universal language of film.
LFFC is proud to champion emerging and established filmmakers who push artistic boundaries, often with limited resources but limitless passion. We are dedicated to showcasing a wide range of genres and themes from powerful narratives and social commentary to experimental works and personal journeys.

Held annually across major Canadian cities, the festival offers a unique space for filmmakers to present their work to a broad, multicultural audience, as well as key industry professionals, media, and film lovers. With screenings, discussions, and networking events, LFFC fosters meaningful dialogue and creative exchange, enriching the cinematic landscape in Canada and beyond.

Whether you're an independent filmmaker looking to make your mark, or an audience member eager to discover fresh perspectives, the Lebanese Film Festival in Canada invites you to be part of this vibrant celebration of storytelling, identity, and cultural connection.

Festival du Film Libanais au Canada (FFLC)

Le Festival du Film Libanais au Canada (FFLC) est une plateforme culturelle engagée qui met en lumière la richesse, la créativité et la diversité du cinéma libanais et arabe. Notre mission est de promouvoir des voix authentiques et des récits puissants issus du Liban et du monde arabe, en créant des ponts entre les cultures grâce au langage universel du cinéma.

Le LFFC célèbre les talents émergents comme les cinéastes établis, qui osent raconter des histoires fortes, souvent avec des moyens modestes mais une passion immense. Le festival valorise une grande variété de genres et de thématiques des fictions poignantes aux documentaires engagés, en passant par le cinéma expérimental et les récits intimes.
Organisé chaque année dans plusieurs grandes villes canadiennes, le LFFC offre une occasion unique aux cinéastes de présenter leurs œuvres à un public diversifié, composé d’amoureux du cinéma, de professionnels de l’industrie et de représentants des médias. Projections, discussions et événements de réseautage font du festival un lieu d’échange, de réflexion et de rencontres inspirantes.

Que vous soyez un réalisateur indépendant à la recherche d’un tremplin ou un spectateur curieux de découvrir de nouvelles perspectives, le Festival du Film Libanais au Canada vous invite à prendre part à cette célébration vibrante du cinéma, de l’identité et du dialogue culturel.

Awards & Prizes

➢ Audience Choice Award for :
➢ Feature, Short and Documentary
➢ Student Competition

Rules & Terms

After accepting the invitation, films cannot be withdrawn from the program.

1. Submission Agreement
By submitting your film via FilmFreeway, you confirm that you have read and agreed to all festival rules and regulations. You also confirm that you hold all necessary rights, permissions, and authorizations required for festival screening and promotion.

2. Selection & Participation
If selected, the film’s participation must be confirmed within the timeline communicated by the festival.
Once participation is officially confirmed, the film may not be withdrawn from the festival program, except under exceptional circumstances and subject to festival approval.

3. Screening Rights
By submitting your film, you grant the festival the right to screen the film during the festival dates and any officially associated events.
Selected films may be screened:
• In-person screenings
• Special events
• Partner venues or touring programs (if applicable)

4. Festival Programming & Changes
The festival reserves the right to:
• Assign films to appropriate sections (competition, special screenings, etc.)
• Schedule screening dates and venues at its discretion
• Make necessary program changes if required

5. Materials & Delivery
Selected filmmakers must provide:
• Screening copy (DCP or digital format as requested)
• Promotional materials (poster, stills, synopsis, trailer, etc.)
• Subtitles (if applicable)
Failure to deliver materials on time may result in disqualification.

6. Fees & Payments
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Screening fees (if applicable) are determined by agreement between the festival and the rights holder and must be confirmed in writing prior to screening.

7. Withdrawal Policy
Films may be withdrawn:
• Before selection: anytime
• After selection but before confirmation: only with written notice

Once a film is officially selected and confirmed, withdrawal is not permitted, except under exceptional circumstances.

8. Liability & Responsibility
The festival is not responsible for:
• Technical issues with submitted screeners
• Loss or damage of materials sent digitally or physically

9. Promotion & Marketing
By submitting, you authorize the festival to use excerpts, trailers, stills, and film information for promotional purposes across media, press, and social platforms.

10. Premiere Status
Filmmakers must disclose the premiere status of their film.
The festival is not responsible for conflicts related to premiere requirements with other festivals.