The festival has ended. See you in 2026.
The Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival (WR2R) features cool, clean, and compelling feature films, documentaries and shorts from around the world in a multi-theatre style format. We are thrilled to meet together in person.
The purpose of the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival is to connect filmmakers with audiences through visual media that encourages, challenges and inspires to pursue positive values and to a greater understanding of the human journey.
This year’s festival offers 36 films. Gate attendance exceeded 3,750. We are grateful that you have taken the time to join us. On behalf of the many volunteers and filmmakers, we welcome you and hope you have an excellent experience at the 15th annual Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival.
2025 Official Winners
Whether you are a filmmaker, a distributor, or a film enthusiast – the festival offers you an exciting look into the latest movies to hit the market. Our goal is to bring you the best in the latest films and TV episodes that will encourage, challenge and inspire us to positive values and a greater understanding of the human journey.
3750 +
movie attendees
36
films
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2025 Media Coverage
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2025 Official Selections
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