Whether a veteran filmmaker or a newly minted cadet, we want to see your movie. All genres are welcome.
We are looking for filmmakers foregrounding innovative & diverse points of view.
Filmmakers must include a brief synopsis of their movie with their submission.
Terms & Conditions
1. Authority to Enter into this Agreement.
Toronto Vanguard need to assure you have the right to enter this contest. By entering the Toronto Vanguard Fest you are expressing that:
1.1 You are 18 years old or have expressed permission to enter this contest from your parent/guardian.
1.2 You have the full right and power to enter into an exhibition agreement.
1.3 You are the sole creator of the project, an agent acting on behalf of the creator or a designated representative working on behalf of an organization or collective with expressed permission to enter this festival.
2. Submission Deadlines
Submissions are closed on October 1 2018.
Early entry is encouraged but will not guarantee acceptance.
3. Submission Format
Scripts must be submitted via PDF ONLY.
Movies must be submitted by secure online link.
Edits of submitted screenplays or movies are not accepted.
4. Submission Eligibility
We only accept work made after 2010. Films with distribution are not accepted.
5. Submission Fee
Submission fees are to be paid by secure online payment with a credit or debit card. Submission fees are non-refundable.
6. Notification
We aim to notify all entrants by Oct 8 2018 via email and your chosen submission portal.
7. Scheduling
All live events are scheduled at the discretion of Vanguard Toronto Fest. We will make every effort to assure the events go ahead on schedule but we do reserve the right to make changes to the schedule for any reason. Toronto Vanguard will not be held liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling.
8. Withdrawals
After a movie has been selected to be screened “in competition” no withdrawals will be accepted. Withdrawals can be made prior to 10/01/2018.