⏳ Only Two Days to DocFest 2025 – Don’t Miss Out!

DocFest is almost here! Pick up your passes. Join us at the Gala Film and Concert! Enjoy an unforgettable weekend of film and music.

✨ Only Two Days to DocFest 2025! ✨

DocFest kicks off this Friday, February 21! Don’t miss your chance to experience incredible films, live music, and unforgettable moments. Get your passes today and join us for a weekend of escape and great Docs!

Pick Up Your Passes
Did you purchase your Weekend Pass or Gala Pass online? Be sure to grab your physical pass at the following locations and times:

📍 Belleville Public Library – Lobby
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

📍 The Empire Theatre – Lobby
Friday, Feb. 21 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

🚨 Please note: There are no physical passes for the Saturday Night Feature Event.

🎟 Passes are still available – don’t wait! Get yours now.

🔥 Friday Night Gala – Just Two Days Away!
The Opening Gala is almost here! Join us Friday night at The Empire Theatre for a spectacular concert with Ryan Malcolm and the feature documentary Paul Anka: His Way.

🎤 Ryan Malcolm Live in Concert
🎬 Paul Anka: His Way
📅 Friday, Feb. 21 | 7:00 PM
📍 The Empire Theatre – More details here.

🎶 Saturday Night Feature and Director Q&A!

Join us for a special Saturday night event featuring The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal (Part 1: Looking For A Place To Happen) followed by an in-person Q&A with filmmaker Mike Downie and guest.

📅 Saturday, Feb. 22 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM
📍 The Belleville Theatre Guild – 256 Pinnacle Street
🎟 Tickets: $40.00 (sold separately)

Your ticket purchase supports the Community Development Council of Quinte, helping to reduce poverty and improve quality of life in our community.

Get your tickets here. Find out more about the different types of passes on our Passes page.

🎞️ Explore the Films
From groundbreaking global documentaries to must-see local stories, our 2025 lineup brings together an unforgettable selection of films. Find out all about the official selections and check out the trailer.

📅 Plan Your Festival Weekend
The schedule is now live! Browse screenings by date, time, and venue, and start planning your DocFest experience.

🎟️ Get your Passes Today
   •   Early Bird Weekend Pass – $65 (Includes Friday Night Gala + all screenings, excluding Saturday Night Event)
   •   Friday Night Gala Pass – $45 (Includes Paul Anka: His Way + live concert featuring Ryan Malcolm)
   •   Saturday Night Feature Event Pass – $40.00 Presenting The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal (Part 1: Looking For A Place To Happen)–including a Q&A with director Mike Downie–with half the proceeds going to benefit the Community Development Council of Quinte

📅 Explore the Festival Schedule
🎟️ Purchase Passes Now

Join us for an incredible weekend of storytelling, discovery, and community. We can’t wait to see you at DocFest 2025!

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