OKANAGAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND FORUM Landmark Cinemas Grand 10 - Day 2

The Okanagan International Film Festival (OKIFF) celebrates Canadian, international and Indigenous cinema while supporting the continued growth of the Okanagan’s film and television industry. By bringing filmmakers, audiences and industry leaders together, OKIFF creates opportunities for connection and collaboration while showcasing the region as a premier destination for film production and creative talent.

12:00 pm Screening

Mudslide (BC, language: English)
On a beautiful summer day, two siblings are enjoying the summer heat when one of them gets the idea to build a homemade waterslide. Chaos ensues as everything turns into a muddy mess.

Hide & Seek (Iran, language: Persian)
"Hide and Seek" is a short, tense, and intimate story that unfolds during a religious ceremony, told through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy. Set within a traditional cultural framework, the narrative delves into the invisible boundaries of gender, unspoken taboos, and the natural curiosity of childhood.

Zona Cesarini (Iran/Italy, language: Italian)
Mina, a deaf woman, lives with her young son in a modest apartment. Her life is quiet, meticulous, and structured—until one ordinary day, while cleaning her window, she spots something terrifying: Ivan, her 25-year-old neighbor across the courtyard, is preparing to hang himself.

Without the ability to hear or speak, Mina must act fast. She throws together a plan, grabbing a container of food and heading to his building, hoping to delay his decision long enough to call for help. But how do you knock on a stranger’s door and ask him to live—when you can’t say a single word?

Told with urgency and poetic restraint, Zona Cesarini unfolds in real time, capturing the tension and emotion of a final opportunity. The title refers to a famous Italian football expression used to describe decisive events that happen in the very last moments of a game—the point at which hope seems lost, but change is still possible.

Empathy Rehearsals (Italy, language: Italian)
Tommy is the school bully, convinced that strength and fear are the only ways to earn respect. After yet another act of aggression, the principal forces him to attend a theater workshop. There, he meets classmates he once ignored and, through acting exercises, is pushed to step into their shoes. Facing those he hurt and confronting his own vulnerabilities gradually changes how he sees himself and others. Through struggle and discovery, Tommy takes his first uncertain steps toward empathy.

Reservation Redemption (USA, language: English) 60 minutes
Reservation Redemption tells the powerful story of Chief Marchand Rice, a man who journeyed from a life sentence for murder to becoming a voice of hope, healing, and transformation. Raised on the Yakama Reservation, Chief’s early life was marked by struggle, loss, and a cycle of self-destruction that ultimately led to his incarceration—and a trial where he came within one juror of receiving the death penalty at 17 years old.

While serving his sentence, Chief experienced a profound turning point after meeting Kalispel tribal elder Francis Cullooyah, who asked him a simple yet life-altering question: “Who do you want to be when you grow up?” This moment ignited a deep reconnection to his culture, spirituality, and identity. Through traditional teachings and self-reflection, Chief began the difficult work of accountability and personal transformation.

Inside prison, he forged meaningful relationships with fellow inmates and advocates, becoming a source of strength and guidance for others navigating similar paths. His journey of redemption extended beyond himself—impacting people like Aaron Faletogo, a former prisoner who now dedicates his life to mentoring at-risk youth.

At its core, Reservation Redemption is a story of resilience, cultural reclamation, and the enduring possibility of change, illuminating how identity, community, and spiritual grounding can transform even the most unlikely lives.

Kaya (Philippines, language: English, Tagalog)
An outsider in her own culture, half-Filipina Nia secretly trains with queer outcast Malic to join a popular Filipino Martial Arts team in Manila, only to discover that winning starts with accepting who you truly are. TRIBECA world premiere, June 2026

2:00 pm Screening

Thought Bobbles (Canada, language: English)

The Left Leader (Iran, language: Persian)

Half Unseen (Iran, language: Persian)

Cartapesta-: Carnival of Fano (Italy, language: Italian)

4:00 pm Screening

Penny & Sugar Sch (Canada, language: English)

Picture's Up (Canada, language: English)

Diamond Belly (Canada, language: English)

Flunked Up (Canada, language: English)

Invasion of Qatar (Canada, language: English)
followed by Q&A

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Price per screening time

General Admission $15.00 ($12.37 base price + $2.63 service charge)

All above prices are CAD and include GST.

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A service fee is added for box office costs, card processing, and taxes. Okanagan International Film Festival tickets and their applicable fees are non-refundable.