Love Notes is not just a film festival; it's a celebration of the most powerful and universal emotion that connects us all: love.

At Love Notes, we curate and showcase an exceptional collection of independent films that explore the myriad dimensions of love. Love Notes is another themed edition of Three Fires International, a not for profit organization that provides platforms for independent filmmakers, with a special commitment to showcasing the rich creativity of Indigenous filmmakers.

Love transcends borders, cultures, and backgrounds. Love Notes is dedicated to presenting diverse stories of love that reflect the complexities and beauty of human connections.

This curated show includes an interactive Love Notes exhibit, a Filmmaker talk, and audience discussion.

By submitting to our festival you gain the opportunity to be selected for an interview and live stream with our audience. Starting this summer, we will also be offering free distribution through our new online streaming platform for selected filmmakers. In addition, we aim to have award prizes to audience selections. These prizes will be announced closer to the event.

The Love Notes event takes place at SAW gallery, part of the Ottawa Art Gallery building., 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9.

All of our attendees at the festival are required to write a love note to a stranger upon entry. Each attendee then needs to take a love note prior to leaving the event. This is our way of sharing the love!!

This interactive exhibit is open throughout the duration of the event.

Doors Open: 6pm [interactive exhibit]
Movies start 6:30pm
Movies end 10pm

There is a 15 minute intermission at 8:30pm accompanied by a filmmaker talk.

We are working with our partners to create award prizes for final selected filmmakers. More information will be released closer to the event date.

The bar will be open for drinks and there will also be popcorn and snacks.

Awards & Prizes

Audience Choice Award
Best Film Production

Rules & Terms

Please ensure your films have English subtitles
Selected Films will be announced publicly January 1st, 2025

Three Fires International Film Festival is referred to as 3FIFF in the following rules governing the festival:

Authorised Use and Inclusion of Materials

It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to:
• secure permission from the rights holders of any and all copyrighted and/or trademarked content or materials included within the film
• clear all content within the film from any and all actual or potential legal claims and issues, including, without limitation, claims based on theories of libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of rights of publicity, theft of trade secrets, breach of confidence, breach of confidential relationship, and breach of express or implied contract (“Third Party Claim/s”).
3FIFF will not be held responsible for any unauthorised inclusion of:
• any copyrighted and/or trademarked content or materials within or relating to the submitted project, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any Third Party Claim/s for copyright infringement and/or trademark infringement, trademark dilution or unfair competition
• any content or materials within or relating to the submitted film that are or may be the basis for any Third Party Claim/s.
If any unauthorised inclusion of materials as set out above applies to a submitted film, 3FIFF reserves the right to forego consideration of that film, or to withdraw the film from confirmed programming – in which case any and all fees paid prior will be forfeited.

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  • Adam Szudrich

    The team at Three Fires International are friendly and responsive. The Slow Dating team were honored to be included in such this lovely festival.

    February 2024
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