Calgary Underground Film Festival

NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026 is the 14th CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival, one of two annual festivals, with the 24th Calgary Underground Film Festival taking place April 15-25, 2027. For 23 years, the Calgary Underground Film Festival has been dedicated to elevating Calgary’s cultural landscape with the best in international independent cinema. It is now Western Canada’s premiere genre festival, and one of Calgary’s most anticipated events for film fans. CUFF has recently been named one of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2026 by MovieMaker Magazine and has been recognized as one of the Best Horror Festivals in the World, 2022 by Dread Central. CUFF continues to attract audiences with its programming of films that engage audiences and defy convention. Founded in 2003, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to programming films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature, documentary, animation and shorts – attendees experience a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres. The team actively looks to showcase titles in all genres, from horror, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies, thrillers and music-related films. In addition to finding great films, there is a committment to introducing audiences to the people behind the lens, by showcasing local and international indie filmmakers. The organization is proud to contribute to Calgary's thriving arts community and thrilled to bring innovative and challenging selections to all film enthusiasts. Discover Off the CUFF series and special events throughout the year.