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Halton Arts & Film Festival (HAFF)

CONNECT. SHOWCASE & CELEBRATE. DISCOVER.


HAFF brings creative people together, gives their work a platform, and invites the world to discover Halton as a place for future creative projects. 


About HAFF


Halton Arts & Film Festival (HAFF) is a multidisciplinary creative festival taking place across Halton Region — connecting Milton, Oakville, Burlington and Halton Hills through film, music, fashion, photography, visual arts, performance and other creative disciplines.


HAFF creates opportunities for creative alumni, students and professionals to connect, discover one another's work, build relationships and explore future collaborations. Through screenings, exhibitions, performances, conversations and celebrations, HAFF provides a platform for creative work and recognizes the people behind it. At the same time, HAFF invites audiences and industry professionals to discover Halton as a destination for future creative projects, showcasing the region's communities, venues, businesses, attractions and tourism experiences.


The festival activities take place across Milton, Oakville, Burlington, and Halton Hills, concluding with the HAFF Awards in Oakville, Ontario.

 

 

CONNECT

Bring creative people together.


HAFF connects creative alumni, students, and professionals across film, music, fashion, photography, visual arts, performance, and other creative disciplines — creating opportunities to meet, collaborate, and build relationships that can lead to future projects.  


SHOWCASE & CELEBRATE

Give creative work a platform and celebrate its creators.


HAFF provides opportunities for creatives to share their work with new audiences, while celebrating their achievements through screenings, exhibitions, performances, conversations and the HAFF Awards.


 

DISCOVER

Invite the world to discover Halton for future creative projects.


HAFF encourages audiences and industry professionals to experience Halton's communities, venues, businesses, attractions and tourism offerings, while discovering the region's potential as a destination for future creative projects.



WHY HAFF?

Because creativity connects people, creates opportunities and brings places to life.
 


MISSION

To connect creative people, showcase and celebrate creative work, and create opportunities for future creative projects in Halton.
 

VISION

To make the Halton region a place where creative people connect, creative work thrives, and future creative projects take shape.


Film Freeway Submission

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for submissions, the following criteria must be met:  


1. Works-in-progress are not accepted.

2. Submission in multiple categories is permitted.  

3. Films/content must be submitted through Film Freeway.  

4. No email, transfer, or physical submissions will be accepted.  

5. All contents in languages other than English must include English subtitles.  

6. Contents must have been completed within the last 5 years.  

7. Submission fees are in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable.  

8. Submitters must own or hold rights to submitted content.  

9. Film/content poster, trailer, and Producer/Director picture should be uploaded.  

10. HAFF reserves the right to use excerpts, trailers, stills, and promotional materials for festival marketing purposes.  


Each film submission must include:  

• Trailer

• Synopsis

• Online screener 

• Content stills/poster

• Director/Producer bio  


SCREENING & RIGHTS  

By submitting, submitters grant HAFF the right to:  


• Screen the content during the festival.  

• Use clips, stills, and trailers for promotional purposes.  

• Feature the content in festival marketing and press materials.  

• All copyrights remain with the rights owner/holder.  


Note: The festival will make no cuts or changes.  


SCREENING FORMATS  

Accepted screening formats:  

Digital screening files (.MP4/.MOV)  

DCP (if required for theatre screenings)  


Join us at HALTON ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL (HAFF) to showcase your creativity!

DATES, FEES, & DEADLINES

Opening Date

June 1, 2026


Early Bird Deadline ($20)

September 30, 2026


Regular Deadline ($30)

December 31, 2026


Late Deadline ($35)

February 28, 2027


Extended Deadline ($40)

March 31, 2027


Notification Date

April 30, 2027



Event Date: July 29-31, 2027


Contact Us

OUR TEAM

AMAKA SAMUEL-OKON

FOUNDER / FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

BLESSING OGOR OBI-OKOYE

DIRECTOR

CHIBUZOR OKICHE

DIRECTOR

SAMUEL OKON

CFO & DIRECTOR

ISIORO .T. JABORO

CHAIR, ADVISORY BOARD

HAFF Official Countdown!

Save the date (July 29 -- 31, 2027) and don’t miss out!

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