Forest City Film Festival

Behind every award is a story. A story of the person receiving it, how it came about, and the values of the organization behind it.

“In the 80s maybe you had to go to Hollywood, now you don’t.” – Christopher Evans (Executive Producer) It’s a crucial moment in a filmmaker’s career when they are finally ready to pitch their project: a feeling amplified by the hours of hard work it takes to draft an idea, develop it, and see it […]

See them, study them, be them… Well, be you, with their wisdom and guidance. These eight directors could help you make your first film.

The Forest City Film Festival is proud to announce a new addition to our awards ceremony. The Dorothy Downs New Voices Award is designed to recognize an outstanding emerging Ontario filmmaker whose first or second feature film has been presented in this year’s festival.

Every noteworthy festival is powered by more than just its films. It is driven by the passionate audiences who fill every seat, the organizations that invest in its growth, and a community that bands together to share and celebrate local stories.

On the 38th storey of Old Oak’s new Centro building overlooking London’s downtown, Forest City Film Festival’s Executive Director, Dorothy Downs, sat down with Old Oak Properties CEO, Robert Bierbaum, for a chat about their nearly ten-year partnership and the importance of art in the development of a great city. Old Oak has been among London’s most

We’re thrilled to share some very special news: this year’s Forest City Film Festival Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment Award will be presented to none other than David Shore, the Emmy-winning creator behind House and The Good Doctor. Born and raised in London, Shore began his studies at University of Western Ontario for his undergraduate, and

The Forest City Film Festival London Public Library partnership marks a decade of creative collaboration. As FCFF celebrates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on ten remarkable years of working hand-in-hand with one of London’s most beloved institutions.

“We really appreciate [FCFF and Project Pitch] as being one of the festivals that still allows creators to create.” – Rahul Chaturvedi, 2023 Project Pitch Winner Canada’s Largest Live Film Pitch Event Is Back—Here’s Why You Should Apply Take your elevator pitch to the main stage and spark real results! At the Ontario Screen Creators Conference […]

The Forest City Film Festival is thrilled to announce that we will be honouring Victor Garber with the FCFF Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment Award, celebrating his exceptional career and deep-rooted connection to his hometown of London, Ontario. With nominations for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and one Scre