2024 Holiday Festival
Ho ho ho, the Okotoks Festive Film Festival is back for another year!
Join us on Saturday December 14th for a holiday themed film festival, one of a handful of dedicated Christmas film festivals in the world! We show short films from around the world and this year we are screening the new feature film Nochebuena.
Your ticket includes both the short film package beginning at 5:00 and our feature film at 7:30. We will also have commentary holiday treats and pictures with the big man himself on the Red Carpet!
This event is full of holiday cheer without the kiddos! Treat yourself to something great with all those 13+…cuz Holiday magic stays alive for all of us!
Holiday Shorts Package
Screening: 5:00PM
Our Holiday Shorts screening will be followed by holiday treats and pictures on the red carpet at 7:00PM.
Shine On
United Kingdom
Director: Yujin Mingala
When a star falls to Earth, he feels his life is over – but perhaps, with the right friend, it is about to begin again.
Pigeon
United States
Pigeon is a dark comedy about Liz, a woman in her forties dealing with the aftermath of a breakup around the worst time of year to do such a thing: the holidays.
Christmas Day
Estonia
Director: Alexandra Pärn
The comical short film “Christmas Day” tells the story of a strong bond between Pia and her grandfather. The story takes place within the familiar Christmas hustle and bustle, complete with stressful gift wrapping, ear-piercing children’s squeals, and a traditionally comical family Christmas dinner.
Christmas Dance
United States
Director: Tiffany Jiang
In the cozy confines of a Christmas living room, a porcelain ballerina and a gingerbread ornament have a charming story to tell.
War Games! A Christmas Truce
Canada
Director: Adam Benish
“War Games: A Christmas Truce” tells the enchanting tale of Santa Claus and Krampus as they journey to No Man’s Land during World War I to bring peace, joy, and their magical powers to the front lines. However, their mission is jeopardized when Alabaster Scrooge accuses them of treason, believing that Christmas magic should not be used in war zones. Our Christmas heroes must fight for their lives and prove that the spirit of Christmas can transcend even the darkest of times.
Deadly Christmas
France
Director: Laurent Ardoint, Stéphane Duprat
On Christmas Eve, Stephane is having the worst day of his life. He starts to think he is a loser. He hopes to succeed in his suicide.
Cookies for Christmas
United States
Director: Adam Raynes
In this “Hallmark Story” turned Horror Film, Lacey is returning home for Christmas from her busy life as a professional in New York. When she runs into well-natured Matthew, she considers if her business life should take priority over the happiness of others. All plans are halted when a killer breaks out of the local psych hospital and turns up to spoil the holiday and any chance Lacey has to make things right.
Feature Film
Screening: 7:30PM
The Holidaze of Noelle Snow
United States
Director: Courtney Anne McLaren
Noelle Snow is a holiday romance novelist who has lost her Christmas spirit in the aftermath of the passing of her beloved Grandad. A chance encounter in a mall food court offers the possibility of new love and inspiration in this holiday short film.
Feature Film: Nochebuena
United States
Director: Adam Lopez
A return home for Junior on Christmas Eve transports him back to a familiar life of old traditions, lots of coquito, and the one that got away.