Leaders in the local film community

The 18th Annual Hamilton Film Festival's community involvement amongst local filmmakers and groups is unmatched in Hamilton.  Year-round within the city, we have actively worked with dozens of groups, clubs and events, the festival has become a respected organization within Hamilton and the surrounding area.
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​The Hamilton Film Festival works year round to connect people to film opportunities through a program it founded, now it's own Not For Profit organization, Lights Camera Hamilton.

Some other groups & partnerships include:
The Hamilton Ladies of Film and Televison
​Cable 14
The Hamilton Dialogues
YWCA Hamilton
​Mohawk College
​Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
Pathways to Education
Downs Syndrome Association of Hamilton
The Factory Media Centre
Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club
Centre Francais
CATCH "Chill Hill" program
Living Rock
​Terryberry Library Film Festival
Infinity Forge
ReelAbilities Toronto
Hamilton Film Studios
​Picture Perfect Package
Digital Canaries
​Ancaster Film Festival

Hammer City Roller Derby
​Relay Coffee
​Hexploitation Film Festival
Creative Exchange
​Westdale High School Film Festival
Avalon Movie-Making summer camp
AGH BMO World Film Festival
H24
Tottering Biped Film Festival (Burlington)
Incite Cinema Hamilton Awards 
Hamilton Video and Film Makers
Reel Streetz Media Program
Southern Ontario Film Festival Group
GritLit
​Eva Rothwell Centre
​Sheepdog Animation Studio
Actra Toronto 
Hamilton Black Film Festival
Hamilton Public Library
Hamilton Queer Film Festival

To request a member of the festival to appear, assist, mentor or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, contact [email protected]