FEB 27 — MAR 1, 2026
The annual Salt Spring Film Festival celebrates its 26th Anniversary from February 27 to March 1. Please join us at Gulf Islands Secondary School for three days of unforgettable films!
We’ll be screening award-winning documentaries from around the world, including over half a dozen Canadian premieres that haven’t yet been seen by audiences anywhere else in the country!
We’ve made a particular effort this year to include many upbeat, uplifting & entertaining films on a wide range of subjects, including environmental & Indigenous issues in both North and South America; ocean health & science, bioluminescence, community-supported fisheries and ocean rowing; global conflicts in Ukraine & Gaza; women’s rights in the Church and on the soccer field; totalitarianism, censorship & the freedom to read; fiber arts such as tapestries & basket-making; geo-politics & the global migration crisis; the adventures of young people & the elderly; the protection of polar bears, manta rays & elephants; as well as legendary icons of music, theatre, television, dance, art & photography…and the world’s greatest whistling competition!
Our program also includes two Special Presentations of audience favourites: Alison Reid’s THE ART OF ADVENTURE featuring Robert Bateman & Bristol Foster, which had two sold-out screenings at ArtSpring in November; and Mort Ransen’s classic 2001 NFB documentary “AH…THE MONEY, THE MONEY, THE MONEY” – THE BATTLE FOR SALTSPRING, with local film subjects Harry Warner, Briony Penn and others in attendance to discuss a quarter-century of local environmental activism.
An unusually large number of visiting filmmakers will be attending this year, from as far away as Whitehorse and San Francisco, to introduce their films and participate in moderated Q&A sessions after their screenings.
Our ever-popular Social Justice Bazaar will run all weekend, with numerous local nonprofits and community agencies represented.
A pass (wristband) is required to attend the Salt Spring Film Festival. Pass prices range from $20 to $60.
Only Full Festival Passes are available online. Full Festival Passes may be purchased in advance through the ArtSpring Box Office, in person or by phone at 250 537 2102, Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, or online using the button below.
All other pass types will be sold in person at Gulf Islands Secondary School once the festival is underway. Full Festival Passes do not include the Gala Dinner on Friday evening.
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Country Grocer, for their ongoing support of the Salt Spring Film Festival!
