Enjoy an Outdoor Film festival this summer in Toronto

The 2025 ICFF/Lavazza IncluCity Festival – running June 27 to July 20 – promises an unforgettable fusion of cinema, culture, and community. With a lineup featuring gala premieres, horror nights, city-celebrating programs, and star-studded panels, coupled with live music and Italian culinary treats, it offers a uniquely social and immersive experience. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, foodie, or just looking for a captivating summer evening, the festival shouldn’t be missed.

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2025 Festival Dates & Location

• Dates: June 27 – July 20, 2025

• Venue: (Outdoors) Toronto’s Distillery District

🎥 Spotlight: 5 Popular Screenings

Below are five movies that are premiering at the 2025 festival – listed with their scheduled date/time (as per the ICFF’s Line‑Up 2025), that I personally reccommend you check out

1. Howl’s Moving Castle – Japanese with Eng Subs – Sun. July 6th – 09:15 PM

2. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World – English – Tue. July 1st – 09:15 PM

3. The Ballad of Wallis Island – English – Sun. Jun 29 – 09:15 PM

4. Four Letters of Love – English – Mon. Jun 30th – 08:15 PM

5. My Place Is Here – Italian with Eng Subs – Mon. June 30 – 9:15 PM

Notes: Screenings take place outdoors on comfy couches; bring a sweater as nights can cool off.

Festival Highlights

• 🟢 Big Premieres & Stars:

  • Festival opens with Napoli – New York (dir. Gabriele Salvatores)

  • Actress Susan Sarandon is attending the festival as Guest of Honour
    JULY 19th, 2025
    6:30pm – Cocktail | 7:20pm – “A night with” Susan Sarandon | 8:45pm – Gala Dinner.

• 🎶 Free Music Series – “TO the Beat”
  Every screening is accompanied by free live performances in the Distillery District.

• 🌑 The Dark Side:
  Evening horror thrillers under the stars; includes milestones like Deep Red.
  Italian with Eng Subs – Fri. July 4th – 10:30 PM

• 🌍 “Toronto Screens Toronto”
  Showcases films celebrating Toronto Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and The Darkest Miriam.

• 🇮🇹 Multicultural Celebrations:
  Over 30 North American/Canadian/Toronto premieres, food tastings, Italian wine, Campari, Birra Moretti, Lavazza coffee, and pop-ups from Eataly, Ferrero & Barilla.

Why You Should Go

1. Cinematic Escapes Under the Stars – outdoor viewing in Toronto’s atmospheric Distillery District.

2. Culture – mix of Italian and global cinema with high-profile premieres.

3. More than Movies – music, Italian cuisine, and cultural programming.

4. Community – a hot-spot for movie lovers seeking innovative experiences.

5. ** ALL TICKETS AT DISTILLERY DISTRICT INCLUDE **
   1. Your choice of Masi Prosecco, Birra Moretti, or a Campari cocktail
   2 . Lavazza coffee
   3 . Delicious bites from Ferrero, Barilla, and Eataly

A Brief History

Founded in June 2012, the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) began as a modest four-day showcase at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Over the years, it expanded – covering multiple Canadian cities, incorporating shorts, documentaries, and a Youth Film Festival. In 2022, ICFF transitioned to a fully outdoor format in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District, renamed under the Lavazza IncluCity banner.

For full details, tickets, and exact showtimes, visit the official site at ICFF.ca.