The mission of the Toronto Independent Film Festival is to screen the best of low-budget independent film from around the world. The Toronto Indie is a celebration of talented filmmakers working on shoestring budgets.

The Toronto Indie runs every September and offers a fantastic opportunity for undiscovered filmmakers to showcase their achievements in a space where all the key players of the film industry have gathered.

Awards & Prizes

Film Awards:
Feature Film (budget over $250k USD)
Micro-budget Feature (budget under $250k USD)
No-Budget Feature (budget under $25k USD)
Documentary Feature
Female Director Feature
LGBT film
Short Film
Short Documentary
Animated Short
Experimental Short
Horror / Sci-Fi Short
Short Short (under 5 minutes)
Music Video

Screenplay Award categories:
Feature Screenplay
Sci-Fi / Horror Screenplay

Rules & Terms

All films and genres made with indepdenent spirit and low budgets
48 Reviews
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  • Hunter Amos

    Having my film screened at the Toronto Independent Film Festival was an unforgettable experience. The festival’s team was welcoming, the screenings were beautifully organized, and the audience’s passion for independent film was inspiring. It was an honor to share the screen with such talented creators — a truly rewarding celebration of storytelling and community.

    October 2025
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  • Nolan Begley

    A wonderful festival championing emerging Toronto filmmakers

    October 2025
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  • Peter Costigan

    My crew and I had a great time at the T.O indie film fest. The staff were great and the theatre was amazing! I’d highly recommend it for any new film makers.

    September 2025
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  • Lynda Simmons

    We are honoured to have been an Official Selection of the TOIndie Film Festival 2025, and to have won the Festival Director's Award for Best Short Film. Attending the screening at the historic Paradise Cinema was an added bonus. The organization and running of the festival was top notch, communication always fast and friendly and we were proud to be included in the lineup of great films. I cannot say enough good things about this festival. Be sure to enter.

    September 2025
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  • Manju Subberwal


    Attending the screening of COLORS at the Toronto Independent Film Festival, held at the beautiful Paradise Theatre, was an unforgettable experience. Watching my film on the big screen, surrounded by passionate film lovers, was both exhilarating and deeply moving. The atmosphere was electric, and the festival's dedication to showcasing diverse voices in filmmaking was truly inspiring. Thank you

    September 2024
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