Nature & Culture International Poetry Film Festival 2026

The Poetic Phonotheque is pleased to announce the return of Nature & Culture 2026: International Poetry Film Festival to Calgary. The festival brings together poetry films, animation, short and experimental films, and documentaries from filmmakers around the world, alongside live poetry readings, filmmaker talks, and opportunities for conversation and connection.

The Calgary event will feature four curated, 60-minute poetry film programs, presenting an international selection of films exploring the relationship between nature and culture. Each program will be introduced by a featured live poet, including aLoT of Poetry, Flora Bews, Alanna Bluebird, and Alex Rettie.

The festival will also feature a conversation with Calgary filmmakers Sheri-D Wilson and Sandi Somers, exploring the creative process and possibilities of poetry film.