2025 Opening Gala

The 2025 – 14th Annual, DocFest Gala will return on Friday February 21st 2025. Save the Date!

2025 Gala Film and Concert

We are thrilled at the prospect of connecting with our incredible audiences as we return, once again, live and in-person to present our Gala Feature and Live Concert at the Historic Empire Theatre in Downtown Belleville, on Friday, February 21st at 7pm – we hope to see you there!

Following the tradition of our DocFest Gala film selections, we’ve selected Paul Anka: His Way, a feature film all about making incredible music. Once again, we are also very pleased to announce that the Gala film will be followed by a live concert performance (performer TBA – coming soon) on the Empire Theatre stage!

Gala Film Selection

Paul Anka in the car on tour, 2023, Photograper: Justin Zweifach

Paul Anka: His Way

The Gala film selection for the 14th annual 2025 festival is Paul Anka: His Way, an intimate portrait of a Canadian music icon, member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Award winner. The film recounts the events and influences that shaped his remarkable journey from teen idol to chart-topping songwriter.

“Superstar singer-songwriter Paul Anka gets the spotlight in this documentary that tracks a spectacular career spanning almost 70 years.” Susan G. Cole, 2024, POV Magazine

Director

John Maggio

Language

English

Film Details

2024, USA, 99 min

News & Updates

Early Bird 🐣 DocFest 2025 Passes on Sale
Early Bird 🐣 DocFest 2025 Passes on Sale 14th Annual Festival - February 21st to ... Read More
Save the Date and Submissions Open for DocFest
Save the Date and Submissions Open for DocFest 14th Annual Festival - February 21st to ... Read More

Subscribe to receive the latest news and announcements in your inbox.