Inspiring the next generation of storytellers

Our
Work

2026
Festival

  • Overhead view of a full film theatre

    SCREENING (Hola Frida)

  • A white male adult speaking into a microphone at a podium in a spotlight

    Q&A: André Kadi, Director

  • Filmmaker Curtis Wiebe demonstrating shadow puppets behind a screen

    WORKSHOP: Curtis Wiebe

  • Two girls in front of a green screen with a projection of them driving to the right

    MEDIA ZONE: Green Screen

  • A young contest winner holding a certificate in front of the Freeze Frame banner

    YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST

  • Two young people wearing VR headsets in the Media Zone

    MEDIA ZONE: VR

  • 6-member Youth Jury on stage by the Freeze Frame banner

    YOUTH JURY

  • A shot of the crowd with their hands in the air above them

    YOUNG CINEPHILES

Boy in a blue t-shirt holding a yellow camera in front of a yellow background

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  • "Taking a sound recording workshop through Freeze Frame as a kid was a formative experience for me. I remember walking... mic in hand, chasing interesting sounds. I was already a lover of music, but that workshop opened my eyes to the fun and creativity of recording, something that has stayed with me through my career as a music producer and engineer."

    Adam Fuhr, House of Wonders

  • "Freeze Frame provided me with access to films from diverse cultures that explored the shared challenges and exciting potential of childhood. These films fueled my curiosity at an important stage and helped me to feel less alone with my struggles. One film in particular, Sophie's World, really excited me and left me wanting to become a philosopher. While I am not a philosopher now, I do have a doctorate in philosophy, and I would say the movie had a lasting impact on a young mind that was struggling with the tedium of elementary school."

    David Walker-Jones

  • "As a child I had the unique privilege to watch my animated project during the Freeze Frame Youth Video contest and that excitement sparked my passion for animation, leading to a long fulfilling career. I wouldn't be where I am today without the opportunities that Freeze Frame gave me and I'm grateful for how it helped me find my path."

    Paulette Shnier, animator

  • “We could not have asked for a better experience at the Freeze Frame International Film Festival! The workshops we attended far exceeded our expectations… I would not hesitate to recommend this to any teacher looking for a way to spark students' imaginations and artistic expression. Our students were highly focused for the whole session, deeply engaged in the final product, and excited about learning more.”

    Catherine L., parent