Aultsville Theatre is thrilled to see the return of The Aultsville Film Fest – Cornwall’s Independent Film Festival in January 2025!

Thanks to the recent acquisition of film equipment through Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Capital Grant, Aultsville Theatre’s Film Fest Committee has been hard at work setting up for the return of this signature fundraiser for Aultsville Theatre.

Here’s what guests can expect for 2025:

• Opening Night Reception featuring our very own Red Carpet. Guests can enjoy bar service as well as photo opportunities and a chance to mingle with local film enthusiasts in a one-night only special event!
• Four film screenings direct from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Film Circuit over the course of this three-day event.

Purchase a WEEKEND PASS (Includes all screenings + opening night party) for $75.00 + fees click here!

Tickets are also available at the City of Cornwall Box office locations or by calling 613-938-9400

Cornwall Aquatic Centre
100 Water St. East, Cornwall
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Benson Centre
800 Seventh Street West, Cornwall
Monday – Friday, 7:00am-9:00pm

 Please note that Ticketpro service fees do apply. More information is available through the box office or by contacting gm@aultsvilletheatre.com.

Aultsville Theatre Box Office

1 hour before showtime (subject to availability)

Screening Details

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. – Note Tickets to this screening include the Opening Night Red Carpet Reception beginning at 6:30pm

Beans (2020) Based on true events, Tracey Deer’s debut feature chronicles the 78-day standoff between two Mohawk communities and government forces in 1990 Quebec.

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Close To you (2023) When he returns home for his father’s birthday, a man finds that his family is struggling to accept his transition.

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

The Queen of My Dreams (2023) Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. Following a tragedy, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood inspired journey to Pakistan – guided by memories of her mother’s youth in Karachi and her own coming-of-age in rural Canada.

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Ru (2023) Based on the Governor General’s Award-winning novel by Kim Thúy, Ru is the story of the arduous journey of a wealthy family fleeing from Vietnam, before landing in Quebec. Please note: this is a French film with English subtitles.

Thank you to our event Sponsors: