Partner-Hosted Industry Mixer
Six nights, six hosts. Every evening of the festival, a different film organization takes over the Tranzac Club for networking, community-building and industry connection, bringing new and emerging film professionals into the Blood in the Snow community.
Opening Night
The Hamilton Film Board and Blood in the Snow Film Festival join forces to celebrate Hamilton’s thriving horror scene! From homegrown talent to a destination for big-budget productions, discover why The Hammer is becoming a force to be reckoned with in Canadian horror.
Toronto Monologue Slam comes to Blood in the Snow for a special genre-inspired edition celebrating bold performances, chilling characters and unforgettable moments from film.
Actors, bring your talent and take the stage in front of a room full of professional filmmakers and industry guest judges, including a major Toronto casting director, an established actress/producer and a renowned director. And keep an eye out for a few Wild Card opportunities that could make this night even more unpredictable!
Whether you’re an actor, filmmaker or film lover, join us for a spooky and spectacular night of live performance, industry connections and unexpected surprises!
An evening of networking, drinks and conversation with the web series community, hosted by WebSeries Canada and TOWebFest.
The Future of Film Showcase (FOFS) is a Canadian not-for-profit media arts organization presenting works from emerging Canadian Filmmakers while at a crucial stage in their emergence as an artist and storyteller, as well as elevating work by women, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other emerging creatives from traditionally marginalized communities. Come meet the team behind this important organization.
Consider this your sign to stop saying “we should connect sometime” and actually do it.
Meet your film people, make new connections, and have a damn good time at the ConneKt Film Party at Blood in the Snow! Don’t just hear about it – be there!
Closing Night
Closing night cocktail celebrating Canadian and international genre cinema, hosted by U.S. sales agents First Slate International.
New for 2026, BITS Nightshift gives film organizations, community groups, media outlets, schools and creative collectives the opportunity to host networking events within the festival environment, bringing new and emerging film professionals into the Blood in the Snow community through networking, community-building and industry connection.
Interested in hosting a Nightshift event at a future festival? Contact us to learn more.
