Thank you to everyone who attended the International Women’s Day Luncheon at Meaford Hall this year! Funds raised will go directly into arts & culture programming in our community.

Meaford International Film Festival Announces New Date and Other Changes for 2024

Nov. 1, 2024 – The Meaford Culture Foundation, organizers of the Meaford International Film Festival (MIFF), have announced new dates for MIFF 2024. The festival will move away from Labor Day weekend and be held on Sept 20-22. The festival will only be 3 days instead of 4 but show a greater variety of films. Pricing will also be new for 2024, with tickets ranging from $17 – $27.

MIFF has been bringing international, award-winning cinema and guests to Meaford Hall and has been a key fundraiser for the Meaford Culture Foundation since 2007. The event has raised funds for capital improvements to Meaford Hall and supported other arts and culture initiatives in the community.

“After 16 years, it was time to make some changes to MIFF to reflect the evolving needs of the community. We look forward to bringing MIFF to a larger audience in 2024 with great award- winning international films and guests,” said Anna den Hengst, Artistic Director, MIFF.

Full festival details and film line-up will be announced in 2024.

Watch highlights from MIFF 2023:

The Meaford Culture Foundation is currently seeking volunteers for several sub-committees. Do you have expertise in fundraising, marketing & advertising, event planning, accounting, or more? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Email info@meafordculture.ca for more info!

The Meaford Culture Foundation is proud to serve Arts & Culture initiatives in the Municipality of Meaford. Since its inception in 2006, MCF has invested $922,000 into the community:

  • $268,000 towards Community Outreach programs such as the Meaford Theatre Company, Municipal Recreation Camp, Pursuits Film Fest, GBCS music scholarships and lessons funding, Goldenaires, Meaford Summer Concert Series, Meaford Knights, Summer Art Camp, Meaford Hall Professional Youth Theatre, Georgian Bay Story Slam, Home+Home Music Festival, Chris Scerri Presents, Programming at the Meaford Library, GBCS History Students, GBCS French Students, Kids in the Meaford Hall, Community Amateur Theater, Meaford Museum, Meaford Dragon’s Event,  Art Classes for Children with Autism, The Big Canoe Project, Victoria Yeh, Virtual Concert Series’, Mutable Arts Dance Bursaries, Post-Secondary Scholarships, and much more!
  • $654,000 towards Meaford Hall capital projects and sponsored initiatives including balcony level refurbishment, grand piano, AV equipment, a new screen, speaker system & blackout curtain, a new projector, tech, LED exterior signage and much more!

Covid has obviously had a major negative effect on arts and culture programs which negatively impact local businesses, tourism and artists. Hopefully, we are turning the corner on the pandemic and will be able to welcome the return of local programming. MCF is eager to support new cultural endeavors in 2022. Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming events and please remember to support local arts and culture. The mental and economic health of the community depends on it.