The Future of Film Showcase was one the first film festivals to transition to a virtual experience in 2020 and 2021. FOFS films were presented on CBC Gem, with digital Industry events throughout the two-week Festival. Pending health regulations, our 2022 format will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person screenings. All government protocols will be strictly observed.
Filmmakers will be offered a broadcast deal with CBC Gem should their film be invited to screen at the Future of Film Showcase. Traditionally, FOFS has been hosted at Cineplex's ScotiaBank Theatre in Toronto.
The Future of Film Showcase is a qualifying festival by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.
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ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FILM SHOWCASE (FOFS)
The Future of Film Showcase is a Canadian not for profit media arts organization operating as an annual film festival, presenting short films from Canadian Filmmakers aged 40 and younger. FOFS has a track record of screening shorts from dignified Canadian filmmakers such as Deragh Campbell (MS Slavic 7, Anne at 13,000 ft), Alicia K. Harris (PICK, 2020 Canadian Screen Award Winner) and Sophy Romvari (Norman Norman, Still Processing), and landing their shorts on larger exhibition platforms such as CBC Gem.
The official selections are exhibited on the big screen for a one-night event at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto.
"The festival (FOFS) has grown in scale thanks to its expanding audience and partnerships, attracting a similar demographic of its filmmakers – Canadians 18 to 40, eager to support independent Canadian filmmaking" - Playback Magazine
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We have signed The 2020 Producer's Pledge.
As always, we have no premiere or production timeline requirements. All films that have screened online as a part of a film festival are also eligible for consideration.
FOFS will not honor any requests for submission-fee refunds. Refunds will not be issued to any Applicant for any submission, regardless of selection for FOFS2021, for any reason, including changes to FOFS2021’s dates, venues, or format that FOFS may announce at any time.
People's Choice Award for Best Film
Best Film Award
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound