About the Stratford Winter Film Festival
“The themes are music, history and food.
Food is a no-brainer for Stratford.”
- Leslie Marsh
Based on the theme of Found Locations, Stratford Winter Film Festival brings an eclectic form of cinematic viewing to its audience through character-filled venues discovered around Stratford, Ontario Canada.
“We’ve chosen what we consider to be
artistically interesting spaces, both
inside and out…”
- Bruce MacInnis
With its First Annual event held in 2024 at 4 locations on 5 screens around the city, SWFF was able to secure some wonderful films curated by its own Organizes.
“We’ve used professionals from
Stratford Festival to tell us exactly
what we need…”
- Craig Sangster
A Look back at 2024
The powerful and amazing talent of Christopher Walkens' featured in Percy (Versus the Goliath) paired alongside the sound inspired documentary 32 Sounds and the 7 other films featured within, all brought an amazing experience for everyone present.
“a wonderful selection themed
around love, architecture and family”
- Stratford Times
Looking Towards SWFF 2025
As the saying goes after all, we all must walk, before we run.
And as we walk together along the journey in Film Festivals, we ask that an open mind and peaceful spirit be brought with you to enjoy the festivities of the Second Annual Stratford Winter Film Festival here in Stratford.
We are excited to get this chance to see you and your art, and with that we Thank You for opening yourself and your films to us at the Stratford Winter Film Festival.
We will be located at Three (3) beautiful staples of Stratford Tourism.
And as we curate our film selection for both Feature Length FIlms which will be hand selected by our Organizers, we will also be offering a limited selection of short films at other distinct Stratford locations.
With additional plans to expand on to and help build up the film community in the Southwestern Ontario Area. SWFF hopes to add events such as Seminars, Guest Speakers, Workshops and other opportunities not only for filmmakers but for those who enjoy the art of film and filmmaking. Together with other wonderful ideas to help entertain and bring people together.
We would love for you to experience our festival and can’t wait to see you there and hope you enjoy what we have planned for you all and everything we hope to bring.
“an eclectic weekend program"
- Brad Wheeler - Globe and Mail
Awards & Prizes
There are no category restrictions. Each work is juried solely on its own merits. The Festival seeks any combination of inventive, incisive, bold, vital and otherwise provocative work.
No Awards provided, See FilmFreeway Laurel Centre
