TOAFFTOAFF Festival

A festival of independent cinema, showcasing extraordinary creations of contemporary artists

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FILMFREEWAY

OUR
MISSION

We believe success is influenced not by budget, but by the uniqueness of vision and techniques used by directors to create new worlds, retelling stories in innovative ways.

Our festival is a space for dialogue between cultures, where authors and viewers meet in honest conversation about the present and future.

Festival Vision

FESTIVAL
MOMENTS

Glimpses from our last event

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AWARD
CATEGORIES

Every three months, our jury selects films that have particularly impressed us

Grand Prix

The festival's main award for films where everything works as a single organism: direction, acting, cinematography, sound, editing.

Quarterly Selection

Best Feature Film

Best Short Film

Best Director

Best Actor

Best Screenplay

Best Cinematography

BOOK YOUR
TICKETS

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating independent cinema. Free admission with advance booking required.

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EVENTBRITE
Event: October 24, 2026Free AdmissionLimited Seating

TOAFF 2025

Independent Cinema Festival

Cinema
Art
Innovation

SUBMIT
PROJECT

Join the TOAFF community and showcase your unique cinematic vision. Winners selected quarterly by our expert jury.

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FILMFREEWAY
Next Deadline: December 9, 2025Quarterly Selection

FESTIVAL
LOCATION

The festival takes place within our partner cinema, transformed into a living space for ideas and encounters.

Festival Cinema Toronto

2800 John St., B7

Markham, ON L3R 0E2

Canada

Accessible venue
Public transit accessible
Parking available nearby
Festival Venue

Festival Cinema Toronto

Historic cinema in downtown Toronto

SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES

Essential requirements for your submission

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Digital files in MP4, MOV or AVI formats
  • Full HD (1920x1080) or higher resolution
  • English subtitles for non-English films
  • Completed works only - no rough cuts

SUBMISSION PROCESS

  • Submit via our FilmFreeway portal
  • Include synopsis and technical specs
  • One film per application
  • Quarterly deadline submissions

GET IN
TOUCH

Have questions? We'd love to hear from you.

Festival Office

mail@toaffest.com

Address

2800 John St., B7
Markham, ON L3R 0E2
Canada

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"With faith in the power of cinema and new stories, the TOAFF team"