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Following the outstanding success of the drive-in initiative at Ontario Place, the Italian Contemporary Film Festival will continue with an in-person program from July 21st to August 2nd, 2021.

From June 27 to July 17 at Ontario Place, the most anticipated in-person event of the summer. An international selection representing the uniqueness of multiethnic Canada with a special focus on Italy.

The tenth edition for the Italian Contemporary Film Festival will kick off on June 19th with a red carpet drive-in Special Screening featuring the new animation from Disney and Pixar.

The ICFF unveils the 2021 edition plan that includes the celebration of its 10th anniversary and the 2nd edition of Lavazza Drive-in Film Festival.

The world's most renowned Italian coffee brand strengthens its partnership with the ICFF for the tenth anniversary of the festival and the second edition of the Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival.

The Italian Contemporary Film Festival honours International Women’s Day with its annual event, Call the Shots: Female Power Through Film, through a compelling female panel discussion and the Canadian Premiere of the Italian TV series, Petra.  

The TV series premieres in Canada at the Festival on the TIFF digital platform. “Women in Uniform - Blue is the new Pink”,  ICFF Call the Shots Celebrates Female Power in the protective and public service industries through the testimonies by renowned female police officers, firefighters and members of the Canadian navy.

The 2020 edition of ICFF will feature some of the most renowned producers, filmmakers and innovators to discuss and learn about new projects after COVID-19

The 9th edition of the ICFF finally opens its doors on November 29th thanks to a brand-new online event that will offer a unique film selection to all film lovers across Canada.

The ICFF, presented by IC Savings, and CHIN Radio/TV, came to an end this past September 4th with its last show in Markham, after an incredibly successful run in the cities of Toronto and Vaughan.