This a Polish film festival. We are accepting films that:
- are shot in Poland, or
- directed by a Polish filmmaker, or
- have a significant representation of Polish artists, or
- are related to a Polish matter, or
- are related to Toronto or Canada and the immigration.
All films should have some connection or relationship with Poland and/or Polish cinematography; be it the film crew, the topic, or the artists involved. Additionally, the festival encourages Toronto and Canada based artists with Polish heritage to apply.
Films with non-English dialogue have to include English subtitles.
Work must have been completed in 2023 or 2024.
In 2024 Toronto Polish Film Festival is looking for:
- returning / past artists
- female cinema/ films made by women
- films dedicate to or about Polish artists (documentaries, feature, short films)
- LGBTQ film makers are welcome
- young and emerging film directors below age of 30
This competition is open to Canada, Poland and International entries. Maximum film age is 24 months. No repeat entries. In addition to on-line screeners entrants must send two Blu Ray discs or DCP and Blue Ray or DVD as a back-up, if the make the final round of judging. Send Blu Ray in reusable containers or bubble wrap envelopes. Note: Please do not use fiber-filled envelopes or oversized boxes when sending entries, as they can cause serious damage to Blu Ray discs and, subsequently, to video equipment. Entries that we receive that have been damaged or otherwise compromised in this way may be rejected from entry. If a work is selected for public screening entrants are contractually obligated to provide an exhibition copy suitable for screening and cannot withdraw their film from the festival. Entry must not be available to view in full on the internet! Please note we do not pay screening fees. Only finalists are notified in advance that their work has been selected to be part of the Festival.
ENTRY FORMATS:
Submit an On-Line Screener for pre-screening (Vimeo). If chosen for final judging a high quality region free Blu Ray disc or DCP must be sent for Festival screening. Be sure to include your FilmFreeway tracking I.D. number on it.
LIABILITY: Filmmaker shall indemnify and hold Toronto Polish Film Festival harmless 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 in connection with the Film involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and/or loss of or damage to the screening videos submitted. In particular, Filmmaker expressly warrants it has obtained all necessary copyright clearances for original works of authorship used in the Film. All rights must be cleared.
REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT: Submission of an entry gives the festival permission to have accepted work exhibited, photographed, locally telecast, and reproduced either in part or whole, for exhibition, educational or publicity purposes. Filmmakers can request in writing that their material not be used for such purposes six months after the Festival has concluded.
Funding for the TORONTO POLISH FILM FESTIVAL has been made possible in part by the Polish Filmmakers Association, Toronto Polish Film Institute, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto, Toronto Arts Council; and many others.
EKRAN reserves the right to change the amount of the award, split it or minimize it, based on jury consideration.
EKRAN’s programming team is available to assist should you have any questions. Please email info@ekran.ca for support.
