Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival exists as a result of the minds of a group of filmmakers, producers, and crew members; those who are always looking for new experiences in storytelling and finding answers to the all-important questions of our existence. We have tried to find filmmakers who are always in search of something new. Filmmakers who find new topics to explore and new paths to walk on. Looking at the history of cinema, one can see that this art has been built upon new experiences and if we can be a small candle in this path and help the voices of more independent filmmakers to be heard, then it means that we have succeeded in our job.

Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival is a place for independent, experimental, innovative, and progressive filmmakers to be seen and to be heard.
Please note that we are an online festival for the time being.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Feature Documentary
Best Debut Film (First Time Filmmakers)
Best Director
Best Animation
Best Script (includes both produced and unproduced scripts)
Best Original Score
Best Horror Film
Best Comedy Film
Best LGBTQ Film
Best Music Video
Best VR Film
Best Student Film
Best T.V. Series
Best Actor/Actress
Best MicroFilm
Best Poster
Best Trailer

Rules & Terms

If a film is in a language other than English, it must have subtitles in order to be considered.

All submissions will be screened by a selection committee, therefore a submission does not guarantee selection. The festival will exercise all due care with materials sent. If your film is selected, Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival reserves the right to use its title and press materials in promotion of the festival on social media.

By submitting a Film to Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival, the submitter (the producer/director) agrees that they have read, understood, and agreed to the Terms, and obtained consent from any and all owners, creators, writers, producers, and/or rights holders of the Film whose consent is required to submit the Film to Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival.

The submission fees are in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable.

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  • Isaac Cruz

    It is such a pleasure to have a presence in Canada and especially with this festival. They offer such a great environment with their staff and I can't wait to bring another project to this festival.

    March 2025
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  • Mirijam Verena Jeremic

    Thank you for choosing our short film “Pink City Film” as a Winner for the Best Female Empowerment Award. Our cast and crew are very happy!

    February 2025
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  • Heidi Ann Frick

    Fantastic Festival! Medea Instinct is honoured to be selected for Best in Short Film. Thank you so much. ; )

    October 2024
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  • Ignatius Rake

    Very honoured to be selected for this excellent festival. Many thanks indeed!

    October 2024
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  • Eve Leonard-Walsh

    Delighted to be selected for this fab festival. Great communication 😊

    October 2024
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