Calgary Underground Film Festival

APRIL 16 - 26, 2026. Founded in 2003, the Calgary Underground Film Festival has been dedicated to elevating Calgary's cultural landscape with the best in international independent cinema. Now Western Canada's premiere genre festival, and one of Calgary's most anticipated events for film fans. CUFF continues to attract audiences with its programming of films that engage audiences and defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include feature, documentary, animation, and shorts - we bring Albertans a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres. We actively look 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, we are committed to introducing you to the people behind the lens, by showcasing local and international indie filmmakers. Proudly contributing to Calgary's thriving arts community. The full program for CUFF will be announced and tickets go on sale in late March. We also host a year-round Off the CUFF series and special events throughout the year.