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October 29, 2025

What a month it’s been! Our October festivals in New York and LA wrapped up with inspiring films and memorable conversations about design, cities, and the power of storytelling through architecture. We’re still buzzing from the incredible energy and the passionate communities that came together on both coasts.

Now, we’re heading north to Vancouver and Toronto. Whether you’re an architect, a filmmaker, or just someone who loves seeing how spaces shape our lives, there’s so much to look forward to. Below are just a few of the exciting events coming to ADFF's Canada festivals:

The Big Brutal Quiz (Special Event)

Host: Joël León Danis

This first-of-its-kind ADFF event is a trivia night that dives into the dramatic intersection of brutalist design and film. From dystopian futures to sci-fi classics, no architectural style has cast a heavier shadow across cinema than brutalism. This interactive event challenges architects, designers, and film buffs to match legendary buildings with more than 20 on-screen appearances and vice versa.

New York audiences loved the Big Brutal Quiz. Trust us, you don't want to miss it.

The Big Brutal Quiz at ADFF:Vancouver

November 8

The Big Brutal Quiz at ADFF:Toronto

November 14

Changing Lanes

2025 / 73 min / US

Director: Ben Wolf

After a beloved teacher is tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, a grassroots movement emerges to transform a notoriously dangerous four-lane boulevard into a safer, two-lane street with protected bike lanes. While many applaud the proposed road diet, it also sparks a backlash—led in part by a powerful local business owner. As government support begins to waver, neighbors unite to challenge entrenched interests and fight for a safer Greenpoint.

Changing Lanes at ADFF:Vancouver

November 8 + panel discussion with Engineer Amir Hassanpour and Urban Planner Michael Mortensen, moderated by Urbanist Angela Kim

November 9 (screening only)

Changing Lanes at ADFF:Toronto

November 15 + panel discussion with Toronto Transportation Planning Director Jacquelyn Hayward, Journalist John Lorinc, and the director

Prickly Mountain and My Design/Build Life

2025 / 96 min / US

Director: Allie Rood

Prickly Mountain and My Design Build Life takes us to Warren, Vermont—a remarkable small town with more architects and designers per capita than anywhere else in the USA. Director Allie Rood, who grew up in this vibrant environment, offers an insider’s perspective on a place where design is not just a profession, but a way of life.

Prickly Mountain at ADFF:Vancouver

November 8 + Q&A with the director

November 9 + Q&A with the director

Prickly Mountain at ADFF:Toronto

November 13 + Q&A with the director

The Space Architect

2025 / 40 min / US

Director: Rebecca Carpenter

The Space Architect introduces us to the trailblazing architect Constance Adams, whose work at NASA reimagined how humans might live in outer space. Filmed just four days before her death, The Space Architect captures Adams reflecting on her extraordinary career and her final, passionate focus towards Earth.

The Space Architect at ADFF: Vancouver

November 7 + Q&A with the director

November 8 + Q&A with the director

The Space Architect at ADFF:Toronto

November 14 + Q&A with the director

November 15 + Q&A with the director