ENTRY RULES, TERMS & GUIDELINES
*ALL FILMS* --- *MUST BE A PREMIERE*

This Includes Feedback Festivals, Online Festivals and Award Only Festivals.

Any Film or Screenplay that has been Selected, Awarded, Nominated, Been Given Feedback, Played Online, Seen By Judges and/or in a Live Or Online Screening in and around the Province of Ontario or Quebec and/or has received a Nomination and/or Award BEFORE JULY 2024 will be DISQUALIFIED.

Your film CANNOT Play or be Judged by any Contest In ONTARIO or QUEBEC CANADA PRIOR TO JULY 2024
This Includes Feedback Festivals, Online Festivals and Award Only Festivals.

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MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The Toronto Beaches Film Festival (TBFF) is a unique, flip-flop friendly film festival originally inspired by the famous "Beaches" Community in Toronto, Canada.

TBFF is a Premiere Only Festival that Screens Films and Documentaries on any Subject that Covers our Human Experience On Land, Water or In The Air and even Space.

But we also have a strong “Beach” Vibe. Think warm summer nights, cool music, cookouts, lazy sunny days and maybe films under the stars. Now that's a great way to spend a weekend...

>>Our Awards Are REAL - And Personalized. Not just a Printed Certificate
Our Awards Are Voted On By Judges, Programmers + The Viewing Audience.

>>>TBFF Plans to Stay Online In 2024
We Reach 98% of Our Filmmakers Around The World On Zoom
Audiences Watch Great Indie Films For FREE During Festival Weekend
We Built A Proprietary Online Cinema And Lead In The Online Experience
>>>Covid19 Took a Lot From The World For Almost 3 Years
This is the TBFF Way of Putting Something Good Back Into The World<<<

>>All Film Premieres, Q&As, Workshops Are FREE
>>All Will Take Place Online During Festival Weekend July 11-13, 2024
>>All Filmmaker Q&As Happen on Zoom Directly AFTER Your Film Premiere
>>All Q&As are Edited and Branded For Your Use or Promotional Materials

>> No Live 'Brick and Mortar' Planned At This Time<<

ABOUT TBFF
The little brother festival to the long running ReelHeART International Film And Screenplay Festival.

The Toronto Beaches Film Festival (TBFF) is a festival like no other. People who Love our Planet crave Films and Documentaries that reflect their Interest about our precious Land, Air or Sea and how we as Humans, Interact with these elements either through Appreciation, Adventure, Activism, Beaches, Biking, Conservation, Diving, Environmental Concerns, Space Travel, Extreme Adventure, Hiking, Horses, Marine Life, Photography, Surfing, Sustainability, Travel, Sports and More!


31 COMPETITION CATEGORIES TO CHOOSE FROM
Best Activism Film
Best Animal Friendly Film
Best Beach Film
Best Bike Film
Best Biography/Bio Pic Film
Best Conservation Film
Best Diving Film
Best Environmental Activism Film
Best Environmental Film
Best Extreme Adventure Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Feature Film (Narrative)
Best Short Film (Narrative)
Best First Nations Film
Best Human Spirit Film
Best Kid Friendly Film
Best Marine Biology Film
Best Nature Film
Best Sports Film
Best Surf Film
Best Sustainability Film
Best Travel Or Road Trip Film
Best Vintage Beach Film + More!

Please Note - Not All Categories are Awarded.
It depends on each Season’s Official Selections + Audience Votes

Awards & Prizes

>> Our Awards Are REAL - And Personalized. Not just a Printed Certificate.
Our Awards Are Voted On By Judges, Programmers + The Viewing Audience.

Winners Win “Best Of” Category
Winners Receive Personalized Award

We ‘may’ also Award ‘Sub’ Categories below

Best Actor, Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Drone Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Family Friendly Film
Honorable Mention
TBFF Spirit Award + More!

Rules & Terms

****ENTRY RULES, TERMS & GUIDELINES****
*ALL FILMS* + *DOCUMENTARIES*
*MUST BE A PREMIERE*

This Includes Feedback Festivals, Online Festivals and Award Only Festivals.

Any Film or Screenplay that has been Selected, Awarded, Nominated, Been Given Feedback, Played Online, Seen By Judges and/or in a Live Or Online Screening in and around the Province of Ontario or Quebec and/or has received a Nomination and/or Award BEFORE JULY 2024 will be DISQUALIFIED.

Your FILM CANNOT Play or be Judged by any Contest In ONTARIO or QUEBEC CANADA PRIOR TO JULY 2024. No Feedback. No Awards. No Round Placements. Nothing!

>>>>If Your Film is Viewable To The Public and Selected for TBFF, We REQUIRE Your Film be Dark Online From Notification In May until July 15, 2024 in Order To Compete For Awards<<<<

1. YOU MUST HAVE ALL CLEARANCES AND RIGHTS IN WRITING FOR ALL PEOPLE, MUSIC AND IMAGES in your Film or Documentary

2. You must promote your film or documentary

3. You must submit a film or documentary that meets our Genres or Themes either figuratively or literally

4. We are an IMDb eligible festival. This means Filmmakers will be able to post their Nominations and Wins on their IMDb Profiles.

GENERAL TERMS
Toronto Beaches Film Festival (TBFF) is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Toronto Beaches Film Fest from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

24 Reviews
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  • Paul Lavoine

    Amazing work from the team of the festival. Even if it was a remote one, they succeed to create a real interest around it with a great communication !
    I was amazed by the quality of the questions during the Q&A, you can feel that they really care about your work.

    Thanks again for everything and see you for my next movie !

    August 2023
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  • Julie Langsam

    Thank you! Toronto Beaches Film Festival! So pleased to get the Best Environmental Film award for my film “Garden State” . Very impressed with the the insightful Q&A with festival programmers. Kudos!

    July 2023
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  • Alexandre Ribas

    A fest and a crew make the experience amazing.
    well organized and a great honor to be part.
    Cheers guys!

    February 2023
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  • Christian Fleury

    TBFF did an amazing job at creating a fun event online despite COVID. They communicated and promoted extremely well. They went all out to host an excellent online Q & A. Very proud that our movie La Rivière was selected and even happier to have won Best Conservation Activism Film

    July 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank You Christian. Your review is very kind.
    Your Q&A went Great!
    We have a nice surprise coming your way soon ;-)
    Can't wait to have you back with your next Documentary.
    Team TBFF

  • Anne Via McCollough

    Toronto Beaches Film Festival was well-organized and they were good at communicating! We were thrilled that they arranged an interview by Zoom including Helen Hays and Joe DiCostanzo! And of course we were so glad "Full Circle" won Best Conservation Film!

    November 2021
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