The Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival is a celebration of the best of Canada’s filmmaking from across the country featuring drama, documentary, and French-language work from some of Canada’s top directors, actors, and industry professionals.

Starwalker – Musical · Comedy-Drama | 113 min

An Indigi-Queer Two-Spirit drag queen discovers belonging, power, and self-expression after entering the drag world at the House of Borealis. Blending cultural identity with performance, Starwalker is a bold, celebratory love story about resilience, chosen family, and dismantling patriarchy through art and authenticity.

Little Lorraine – Crime · Drama | 115 min

After a coal mine fire leaves them jobless, a group of friends in a remote Atlantic town find work on a lobster boat—only to discover their catch has turned criminal. As drugs replace lobster and an undercover officer arrives, loyalties fracture and paranoia escalates. Inspired by true events, Little Lorraine is a tense coastal crime story about greed, trust, and survival.

The Art of Adventure – Documentary | 90 min

In 1957, wildlife artist Robert Bateman and biologist Bristol Foster set off on a global expedition in a battered Land Rover, blending art, science, and environmental advocacy. Decades later, the rediscovery of their vehicle reveals a remarkable story of creativity, conservation, and adventure that still resonates today.

Out Standing – Drama | 107 min

After abruptly leaving the Canadian Armed Forces, Captain Sandra Perron—Canada’s first female infantry officer—is forced to confront buried trauma when a disturbing photograph surfaces. Based on a true story, Out Standing is a powerful portrait of courage, accountability, and resilience within institutional power.

Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan (Once Upon My Mother) – Comedy · Drama | 102 min

Born with a disability in 1960s France, Roland grows up under the fierce devotion of his mother, who refuses to accept limits on her son’s future. Spanning decades, this moving and often funny true story celebrates unconditional love, perseverance, and a mother’s unshakeable belief in possibility.

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