With more than 70 films presented both in theater (Cinémathèque québécoise) and online (Vimeo on Demand), the 2022 edition of the FIFHM is sure to have something for everyone. Download the “PROGRAMMATION” (bilingual) here. Be with us and check out our social medias for more announcements!
Call for films 2022 !! *EXTENDED*
The fourth edition of the Montreal International History Film Festival (FIFHM) will take place from May 18-22, 2022, at the Cinémathèque Québécoise in Montreal, featuring an online section.
Filmmakers and producers have until February 28, 2022 to submit their films on Film Freeway or with the form available at www.fifhm.com. The selection will be unveiled to the public on April 1st, 2022.
The Festival’s aim is to promote exchanges between filmmakers, historians and the general public, offering a showcase of films of any genre or other media products (especially television series or, eventually, video games) where history is presented and represented.
On this fourth edition, the FIFHM will welcome the festival goers both online and in the Cinémathèque theater. As per previous editions, the festival will award two prizes, one for the best feature film and one for the best short film.
About FIFHM
The Montreal International History Film Festival is organized by Richard D. Lavoie, filmmaker, Éliane Bélec, historian, Mathieu Trépanier, historian. The festival held its first edition in 2019, at the Cinémathèque Québécoise.
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Source: Richard D. Lavoie | 514-238-9801 | [email protected]
ACCESS TO OUR VIMEO ON DEMAND PAGE
To access our On Demand Vimeo page : https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fifhm2020
Note that de FIFHM is a french-language event. Films presented in languages other than french have hardcoded french subtitles.
COVID-19 : POSTPONEMENT OF THE FESTIVAL TO JUNE 2020
Dear festivalgoers, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have no choice but to postpone the second edition of the FIFHM. New dates will be announced soon. We’re currently discussing possibilities with the Cinémathèque québécoise for new dates in early June. More news very soon.
EXTENSION OF THE SUBMISSION SCHEDULE !
(Montreal, February 13, 2020) – The FIFHM is extending its submission period. The second edition of the Montreal International History Film Festival (FIFHM) will take place from April 30 to May 3, 2020, at the Cinémathèque Québécoise in Montreal.
Filmmakers and producers have now until February 29, 2020 to submit their films through the fifhm.com website or via the FilmFreeway platform! The selection will be unveiled on March 21, 2020.
REMINDER – SUBMIT YOUR FILM FOR THE FIFHM !
Filmmakers and producers have until February 15, 2020 to submit their films on the fifhm.com website or on the Film Freeway platform! The selection will be unveiled to the public on March 21, 2020.
THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL HISTORY FILM FESTIVAL HOLDS ITS SECOND EDITION IN 2020 !
For immediate release
(Montreal, October 7, 2020) – The second edition of the Montreal International History Film Festival (FIFHM) will take place from April 30 to May 3, 2020, at the Cinémathèque Québécoise in Montreal.
The FIFHM is organized by a filmmaker and two historians passionate about the representation of history in film. The Festival’s aim is to promote exchanges between filmmakers, historians and the general public, offering a showcase of films of any genre or other media products (especially television series or, eventually, video games) where history is presented and represented. During its first edition, the event welcomed cinephiles of all ages to share this passion. For its second edition, the festival will award two prizes, one for the best feature film and one for the best short film.
The FIFHM is now launching its 2020 call for films. Filmmakers and producers have until February 15, 2020 to submit their films on the site www.fifhm.com. The selection will be unveiled to the public on March 21st 2020. Submit now on FilmFreeway!
About FIFHM
The Montreal International History Film Festival is organized by Richard D. Lavoie, filmmaker, Éliane Bélec, historian, Mathieu Trépanier, historian.
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Source: Richard D. Lavoie | 514-238-9801 | [email protected]
NEW THIS FALL: Montreal Docs!
Because the history of Montreal deserves to be known!
The co-founders of Festival international du film d’histoire de Montréal presents this new program showcasing Montreal’s history mainly through the ONF!
⇢ Tune in every Tuesdays at 9PM starting on September 17th on MAtv !
FIFHM 2019 – And the winners are…
For its first edition, the jury of the FIFHM was composed of two co-presidents, filmmaker Sophie Deraspe and historian Laurent Turcot. Artist and documentarian Caroline Martel was also a member of the jury, along with the cofounders of the festival. The award ceremony was held on sunday May 5, at the Cinémathèque québécoise.

The jury is proud to award the best feature film prize to “Zwingli”, by director Stefan Haupt, for its directing qualities, as well as its impressive evocation of history.
The award for best short film is attributed to “L’enfance déracinée” (Uprooted Generation) by Réal Junior Leblanc, for its invaluable contribution to the collective memory of the First Nations.
The FIFHM would like to thank the filmmakers and the public for their interest in the festival, making it a success ! Special thanks to our sponsors and volunteers !
See you all next year !
Unveiling of our programming and Jury

The Festival international du film d’histoire de Montréal (FIFHM) première edition will take place at the Cinémathèque québécoise from May 3 to 5 2019. The program and jury was unveiled on April 24 last with the cofounders of the FIFHM as well as both copresidents of the jury, filmmaker Sophie Deraspe and historian Laurent Turcot. The Festival will award two prizes, one for short film and one for feature film.