Whistler Film Festival

December 4 – 8, 2024

Visit Whistler in late fall for Canada’s Coolest Film Fest with live and virtual events to connect audiences, filmmakers and industry. Events include film premieres, industry summits, talent programs, celebrations and special guest appearances by actors and directors. Round out the festival with skiing, après, fine dining and more in Whistler.

Please check back soon for more information on the 2024 film lineup and events.

View the 2023 Program Guide to see what happened last year.


Film and Event Tickets

Don't miss out on the action! Advance Industry Passes are on sale now. Event tickets will be available soon and individual film tickets will be on sale as of November 5.

Visit the Box Office

Industry Access

Don't miss out on a limited number of advance passes now available.

2024 Content Summit

Learn, network, and connect at the Content Summit while immersing yourself in as many films as possible!

The WFF Content Summit takes place from December 4 to 7, 2024 and showcases the most transformative ideas shaping the future of screen entertainment today. The Content Summit fosters an inclusive, progressive, and inspiring environment for industry professionals to network, collaborate, and connect.

Featuring more than 25 sessions including keynotes, masterclasses, panels, roundtables, and 1:1 Market Meetings – there's something for everyone. Topics include Indigenous languages and the global marketplace, showrunning for episodic series, big data and audience development, documentary filmmaking, casting, and music combined with unparalleled access to streamers, broadcasters, distributors and key decision-makers.

Your Festival Experience Includes:

  • Full access to WFF’s Content Summit and après receptions
  • Film screenings, Signature Series and Talent Talks
  • Pre-registration for 1:1 Meetings and workshops
  • Opening Night Reception and Filmmaker Party*
  • Pre-festival access to the Sea to Sky Shorts Showcase
  • And much more

*Limited spaces available.

Book 3+ Nights and Receive a free $100 CAD Whistler Shopping Voucher

Secure your lodging for the Whistler Film Festival with rooms starting at $175 CAD* per night.

Extend your stay to 3+ nights and receive a free $100 Shopping Voucher

Offer Details:

Enter promo code SHOPWHIS at check-out or call 1.800.944.7853 and mention the offer to one of our Whistler-based Travel Consultants when booking.

  • Minimum 3-night stay applies
  • Valid for arrivals from November 21 - December 20, 2024
  • Unused vouchers expire on December 24, 2024
  • Valid at participating locations.

Enjoy the festival in person from December 4 - 8, 2024. Tickets available soon.

*$175 CAD rate based on a 2 adults sharing a standard hotel room. Rates based on availability, subject to change and transacted in Canadian dollars. Vouchers are issued for bookings made directly through Whistler.com.

Festival Accommodation Partners

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Aava Whistler Hotel
Blackcomb Springs Suites
Crystal Lodge and Suites
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Hilton Resort and Spa
Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside
Sundial Hotel
Whiski Jack Woodrun Lodge
Whistler Village Inn & Suites
Evolution
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Tantalus Lodge Logo

About the Whistler Film Festival Society

The Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) is a charitable cultural organization dedicated to furthering the art and business of film by providing programs that focus on the discovery, development and promotion of new talent culminating with a must-attend festival for artists, industry and audiences. WFFS fulfills its mission by producing a highly respected and recognized international film festival (WFF) and industry summit that draw industry, audiences and global exposure for Canadian talent; delivering a robust slate of talent programs for Canadian artists including screenwriters, producers, directors, actors and musicians; and through year-round film and event programming that enriches community life beyond the festival. In all its programs, WFF strives for gender parity, inclusivity and diversity.

The Whistler Film Festival Society acknowledges that the land on which their office and venues are located are within the unceded territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh (Squamish) and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil'wat Nations).


Whistler Village all lit up for the holidays

Light Up the Village
Early Season Deals

Get a head start on the season and warm up your ski legs in Whistler with savings on lodging, quieter slopes, holiday markets and attractions.

Painting workshop at Audain Art Museum in Whistler

Moments of Inspiration:
A Whistler Arts Itinerary

Prepare to be surprised and delighted when you uncover our creative side, where art is woven into everyday life and you're invited to join the fun.

Whistler Lodging Deals

Winter 2024/25 Packages
Book by November 15

Book your winter trip by November 15 and save up to 30% on lodging and up to 65% on lift tickets with the Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass.


Photos and Videos from Past Whistler Film Festivals