Lebanese Film Festival in Canada

What Lebanese Film Festival in Canada does

The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada (LFFC) is a Canadian non-profit cultural organization founded in 2017 by Hay-Love Hadchiti, headquartered in Laval, Quebec, and operating as a multi-city annual film festival dedicated to Lebanese cinema and diaspora voices. Its core product is an annual program of curated film screenings — features, documentaries, and shorts — supplemented by red carpet events, Q&A sessions, panel discussions, workshops, masterclasses, filmmaker interviews, and a podcast series, all delivered in person across venues in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax (with Calgary and Edmonton in planned expansion). The festival is organized by a Board of Directors (~7 executive roles) supported by ~20 additional coordinators, and operates under the patronage of the Consul General of Lebanon in Montreal. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital operations rely on a WordPress-based bilingual website, Eventbrite for ticketing, and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

The organization monetizes through three streams: (1) ticketing via Eventbrite and partner cinema box offices (Cinema du Parc, Cinema du Musée, Theatre Outremont); (2) a multi-tier corporate sponsorship program with Platinum sponsors (CIBC, Scotiabank, Desjardins, Meeting Point Agency, Riman Agency), Gold sponsors (Groupe Adonis), and Air Canada as Official Travel Partner; and (3) government and foundation funding including the City of Laval, Ontario's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and the Rossy Foundation. Reach extends through cross-promotion with peer festivals (Festival Nouveau Cinéma, Cinemania, RIDM, Festival du Monde Arabe) and academic partnerships with University of Ottawa, Concordia, Dalhousie, Saint Mary, University of Toronto, McGill, and Lebanese counterparts USJ and USEK. Since inception, the festival has showcased more than 520 films and hosted over 9,000 attendees annually; its 2026 edition marks the 10th anniversary.

Name

Lebanese Film Festival in Canada

Legal name

Lebanese Film Festival in Canada

Website

https://lffcanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada is a non-profit cultural organization founded in 2017 that runs an annual multi-city film festival across five Canadian cities, showcasing Lebanese cinema and diaspora voices to general audiences, filmmakers, students, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Festival & Cultural Event Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAKAD

Film Festivals & Festival Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPADAKAH

Community & Cultural Screenings (Museums, Cultural Centers)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

Keywords

• Film festival organization
• Cultural event management
• Cinema exhibition services
• Diaspora community events
• Arts and culture programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The festival sells tickets to film screenings, red carpet events, and special screenings through Eventbrite and cinema distribution partners. Primary revenue stream from audience attendance.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Multi-tiered sponsorship program including Platinum, Gold, Silver sponsors, and supporting sponsors. Sponsors receive recognition through festival branding, logo placement, and event visibility.
3. Government and Foundation Funding: Funded by government bodies (Laval city) and foundations such as the Rossy Foundation. Travel partner support from Air Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada (LFFC) is a non-profit organization that organizes an annual multi-city film festival showcasing Lebanese cinema across Canada. The festival operates in-person screenings, red carpet events, panel discussions, workshops, filmmaker interviews, and a podcast series across Canadian cities (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax), with tickets sold through Eventbrite and partner cinemas.

Product overview

The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada (LFFC) is a cultural event organization that operates as a multi-city film festival rather than a software platform. Its core offerings include film screenings (feature films, documentaries, and short films), red carpet events, panel discussions, workshops, filmmaker interviews, and a podcast series. The festival is organized annually across five Canadian cities (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, and Ottawa) with support from its website as an information and ticketing platform using Eventbrite integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Screenings Curated in-person screenings of Lebanese feature films, documentaries, and short films presented at partner cinema venues across five Canadian cities, targeting general audiences and cultural enthusiasts.
• Red Carpet Events Premier red carpet gatherings that draw media attention, providing special welcomes to filmmakers and emerging talent while honoring artists central to the festival.
• Panel Discussions Daily conversations and panel discussions featuring filmmakers, industry professionals, and cultural thinkers covering topics in Lebanese cinema and diaspora experiences.
• Workshops and Masterclasses Educational workshops and seminars providing hands-on learning opportunities and knowledge exchange in filmmaking and cinema arts.
• Filmmaker Interviews One-on-one meetings and interviews with filmmakers from Lebanon, Canada, and internationally, offering insights into creative processes and industry developments.
• Podcast Series Audio podcast episodes featuring conversations with industry guests, artists, and cultural figures related to Lebanese cinema.
• Film Archive Online archive containing information about past festival editions, featuring films, short films, and partner organizations from 2017 to present.

Quantifiable outcome

• 520+ films showcased since 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Air CanadacoreOthersOfficial Airline Partner of the Festival, providing travel support for filmmakers, guests, and festival operations.
• Rossy FoundationcoreOthersSupporting Sponsor of the festival, providing funding support for festival operations and programming.
• Cinema du ParccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Montreal screenings, hosting festival films at their cinema venue.
• Cinema du MuséecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Montreal screenings, hosting festival films at their cinema venue.
• CIBCminorOthersPlatinum Sponsor of the festival.
• ScotiabankminorOthersPlatinum Sponsor of the festival.
• DesjardinsminorOthersPlatinum Sponsor of the festival.
• Groupe AdonisminorOthersGold Sponsor of the festival.
• Festival Nouveau CinémacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner festival collaboration. Exclusive screening of Oscar-nominated Lebanese film Capharnaüm (2018) and 2020 Canadian premiere of documentary 'Khamsin'.
• Festival CinemaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner festival for World Premiere screening in 2020 of film 'La Face Cachée du Baklava'.
• RIDM (Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival partner for documentary programming and collaboration.
• University of Ottawa / ACANscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with student film screenings and Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
• Concordia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with student film screenings and educational programming.
• Dalhousie UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with student film screenings and educational programming in Halifax.
• Saint Mary UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with student film screenings in Halifax.
• University of TorontominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with student film screenings and educational programming.
• McGill UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner providing institutional support and student engagement.
• USJ (Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner and cultural collaborator, including IESAV film school and Alumni Canada association.
• USEK (Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner and cultural collaborator with student involvement in festival.
• Laval CityminorOthersGovernment partner providing municipal support for the festival.
• Riman AgencyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development partner. Platinum Sponsor and creator of festival website (lffcanada.com).
• Meeting Point AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and sponsorship support. Platinum Sponsor with team member Sami Hobeika involved.
• Lebanese Consulates in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership with Lebanese diplomatic missions supporting festival objectives.
• Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport of OntariominorOthersProvincial government partnership for Ontario-based festival activities.
• National Film Board of CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Canadian film programming and industry engagement.
• Theatre OutremontminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for festival screenings and special events in Montreal.
• M RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing radio coverage and promotional support.
• Omni TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing television coverage and promotional support.
• Syrian, Egyptian, and Greek CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial screenings showcasing collaborations and connections between respective countries and Lebanon.
• Shouf Biosphere ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cedar tree planting initiative, with cedar trees gifted by the reserve.
• New Dimension of the UniverseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner contributing to three short films and developing cultural exchange project connecting Lebanese and Canadian students and artists through cinema.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lebanesefilmfestivalincana3206
• Facebookfacebook.com/LFFCanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebanese-film-festival-in-canada
• Instagraminstagram.com/lffcanada
• Xx.com/lffcanada

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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