TOAFFTOAFF Festival

FESTIVAL
INFO

Everything you need to know about participating in the Toronto Original Authors Festival.

OUR
PHILOSOPHY

We are a festival of independent cinema, showcasing the extraordinary creations of contemporary artists. We select only the most outstanding films from among the many films made by independent artists.

We believe that the success of a film is influenced not by its budget, but by the uniqueness of its vision of the world and the techniques used by directors to bring elements together, creating new worlds, retelling old stories in a new way and shaping a new reality in cinema.

Filmmaker

IMPORTANT
DATES

Mark your calendar for the next edition.

  • Opening DateDecember 29, 2025
  • Opening DeadlineJanuary 7, 2026
  • Earlybird DeadlineFebruary 4, 2026
  • Spring Standard DeadlineApril 9, 2026
  • Regular DeadlineJuly 9, 2026
  • Notification DateOctober 13, 2026
  • Event DateOctober 24, 2026

Important Notes

  • ›By submitting, participants confirm they have all rights to use music, images, and other materials.
  • ›Festival organizers may use stills and trailers from submitted films for promotional purposes.
  • ›Films don't have to be premieres, but previously undistributed works are preferred.
  • ›Participation implies agreement with all festival rules and guidelines.

Ready to Submit?

Join the TOAFF community and showcase your unique cinematic vision.