Mirror Mountain Film Festival

Mirror Mountain Film Festival brings the best in independent, alternative and underground cinema to Canada’s capital. We are a diverse and inclusive festival that welcomes all types of films and all types of people to share in the collective cinema experience.

Our mission is to promote unique and original creative voices from around the world. Mirror Mountain showcases innovative, groundbreaking and unconventional films in a wide variety of genres, including drama, documentary, animation, experimental, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, dance and music videos.

In addition to film screenings, the festival features engaging, community-oriented activities such as live performances, hybrid media presentations, interactive exhibits, parties, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and more. Our events aim to connect filmmakers both with audiences and with one another, and to support artists through educational and professional development opportunities.

This area includes Gatineau, Maniwaki, Mont Tremblant, Montebello, Hawkesbury, Cornwall, Potsdam, Brockville, Smiths Falls, Perth, Renfrew, Arnprior and more. Fewer restrictions We have no premiere or completion date requirements.

Your film is still eligible even if it has screened in the Ottawa region before, has distribution, has been broadcast on television, or is available to view online. We pay artist fees If your film is officially selected to screen in the festival, you will also receive an artist fee to thank you for letting us screen your work.

Later, you’ll receive a notification informing you of the results, regardless of whether or not your film was selected. Friendly and alternative atmosphere As a community of filmmakers and artists, we strive to cultivate a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere where creators and audience members from diverse artistic and cultural backgrounds can come together and grow through shared work and conversation.