The ReFrame Film Festival in Nogojiwanong, or Peterborough, has unveiled its 2026 lineup, featuring more than 40 new documentary films that explore social and environmental justice issues while celebrating human resilience.
Now in its 21st year, the festival draws thousands of attendees annually, offering a space for reflection, learning, and meaningful community connection during the winter months.
The 2026 program is organized into curated collections, including Art Beat, A Thousand Words, Flora & Fauna, Sharp Angles, Women Everywhere, and Windows In. Among the highlights, No More Silent Battles follows four families navigating dementia care, centering compassion and community support with insights from local geriatrician Dr. Jenny Ingram. Holloway documents six women revisiting a closed prison to share experiences of trauma, healing, and resilience. Future Council takes eight children across Europe on a biofuel-powered school bus as they advocate for climate action and environmental protection. Meanwhile, At All Kosts explores how Haitian artists use performing arts to respond to social and political upheaval.
ReFrame 2026 will run in person January 30 to February 1 in downtown Nogojiwanong / Peterborough. A virtual program will stream February 3 to 8, offering access to just over half of the full lineup.
Festival passes are available in-person, virtual, or hybrid options and are encouraged as thoughtful holiday gifts.
For the full lineup, show details, and to purchase passes, visit reframefilmfestival.ca.
ReFrame continues to provide a platform for films that challenge, educate, and inspire, creating opportunities for audiences across Ontario and nationwide to engage with compelling stories that reflect the realities and resilience of people and communities around the world.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
