TOAFF FestivalFESTIVAL
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.
IMPORTANT
DATES
Mark your calendar for the next edition.
- Earlybird DeadlineSeptember 25, 2025
- Regular DeadlineOctober 19, 2025
- Late DeadlineNovember 13, 2025
- Final DeadlineDecember 9, 2025
- Notification DateDecember 12, 2025
- Event DateDecember 21, 2025
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.