"Canadian Filmmakers Festival is TIFF without Hollywood, totally devoted to premiering the finest Canadian content without the need to adhere to the establishment. One of the few remaining festivals on the planet that remains true to the art of film and less to the art of the deal."

Kenny Hotz - Writer, South Park Kenny vs Spenny ;
Director, The Papal Chase

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"After being turned down by every film festival we submitted it to, The Overlookers played the 2005 Canadian Filmmakers Festival to a sold-out crowd and eventually won the award for Best Feature. I haven't stopped working since, and much of that is thanks to the CFF and festival director Bern Euler, who champions new Canadian talent like no one else I know, and who provides a lively forum for film artists to meet one another. My movie's played other festivals and won other awards since then, but none have meant more to me personally than my wonderful experience at the CFF."

Christopher Warre Smets - Writer/Director, The Overlookers; Screenwriter, Dead Mary, Living Death, The Mad

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"Screening our film, Sidekick, in front of a full house at the Canadian Filmmakers Festival was a dream come true. And winning the "People's Pick for Best Flick" award was the icing on the cake. First class treatment all the way."

Michael Sparaga - Writer/Producer, Sidekick

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"Having the honour of participating in each edition of the Canadian Filmmakers Festival so far has been a fantastic experience for us. The CFF is personal and intimate, yet every screening we've ever been to has had a sold-out and entirely enthusiastic audience. We can't wait to keep growing alongside the Festival!"

- Bryce, Kris and Raj - Shoes Full of Feet

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"I treasure having been part of a festival that unapologetically celebrates Canadian filmmaking and the local indie spirit. Bern Euler's passion for films and his belief in filmmakers is pure and inspiring."

Anita Doron - Writer/Director, The End of Silence

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"An amazing festival experience. Packed theatres. Cool parties. Great connections. Simple as that."

Gavin Heffernan - Writer/Director Expiration, Santa Croce

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"Forget superficial festival schmooze... The Canadian Filmmakers Festival presents a friendly supportive atmosphere for industry professionals and up-and-comers alike. I have met more genuine, down-to-earth pros (that I have since worked with and continue to work with) at CFF, than at any other festival."

Stennar Strom - Producer, The Overlookers

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"The Canadian Filmmakers Festival is quickly becoming the most important festival for the indie filmmakers in this country."

Dawn Kuisma – Writer/Director