In-person public screenings, plus other avenues to enhance the filmmaker's film (audience feedback video, virtual festival, blog & podcast interview).

NOTE: The festival has created a hybrid festival with 4 tiers to enhance your film and your festival experience. All accepted films receive all four tier options:

Tier #1 - Your film plays at a public live event where we will record the audience reactions of your short or feature and then send you the feedback video. Or, it plays at a private festival event where the audience will record their comments/reactions to your film on their camera or phone, then we edit them and send you a promotional video. No matter what you will receive a promotional video of your film of people commenting on your film.

Tier #2 (optional) - We put up your film live on the Film Festival Streaming Service for 30 hours and invite a select industry audience to watch it. With this system, some films have already received a distribution deal, as many platforms are looking for solid feature and short films. We can not guarantee anything, of course but this has been very helpful to many in the past. (see testimonials below.)

Then (Tier #3) we will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film. Then after that (Tier #4) we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we chat with you about the process of how the film was made.

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The goal of this festival is to showcase the best of new experimental short films and independent music videos from around the world. Films that don’t get a fair shake from other film festivals because programmers don’t know where to “categorize” these films. There isn’t a typical linear story occurring so most festivals can’t truly understand the talent and beauty around these films.

We want to showcase films that showcase true originality and talent from filmmakers from every corner of the globe. And also showcase new musicians who have made a music video and want it to be shown.

Awards & Prizes

Get your short film or music video showcased at the FEEDBACK FIlm Festival and garner and audience feedback video:

NEW Showcase: Submit your FEATURE FILM and receive an audience feedback promotional/testimonial video of your film. Great video to use to get into more festivals and/or promote your film. All submissions receive feedback on their film no matter what.

Rules & Terms

We will try to program all submitted works. Accepted works get their film screened at the festival and will receive an audience feedback video of their film after the festival.

Experimental festivals occur 36 times a year in Toronto. Go to the website for information on the next events.

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  • Araksya Musheghyan

    Our experience with the Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival was truly exceptional. The audience feedback format created a rare and meaningful connection between filmmakers and viewers. Watching people emotionally engage with our film and discuss its visual language and atmosphere was incredibly inspiring.

    The feedback video was thoughtfully produced, professional, and genuinely valuable for independent filmmakers. The communication, organization, and overall artistic environment of the festival were outstanding. We are deeply grateful to the festival team for supporting and promoting independent cinema with such passion and care.

    May 2026
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  • Andreas von Scheele

    This festival truly goes above and beyond most other festivals. Highly recommend.

    May 2026
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  • Terry Ulick

    Best festival I’ve submitted to for very good reasons. 1st: They show the films to audiences which is what makes it a legitimate event. 2nd., they embrace films from all over the world and treat new filmmakers with respect that is often given only to established winners. 3rd., after winning they share audience reviews on a number of video platforms at no cost which is really powerful — then offer some very affordable add-on promotional options but are never pushy about them. It’s the real-deal when if comes to film festivals for specialty films and gets my hightest praise. — Terry Ulick

    May 2026
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  • Charlie Dell

    Love how they offer interviews etc., to spread the film's message and give fans of the project an insight into the creators. Our film, The Pomegranate Theory, has gotten great exposure from this festival, and we would all happily submit future projects here as well.

    April 2026
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  • Valerio C

    Thank you very much for including my work and for the recognition I received. It is a great honor and a source of motivation. Please keep up the excellent work—yours is a wonderful festival and an important platform for those who wish to express themselves freely.

    March 2026
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