WHO WE ARE

The Toronto Arts & Entertainment Film Festival premieres exceptional films, hosts the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry; presents concerts, panels and parties, and creates stimulating, innovative programming. Events generate large, enthusiastic audiences, news headlines, social media exposure and a gamut of other promotional opportunities.

At the Toronto Arts & Entertainment Film Festival, participants and visitors find themselves in a friendly, casual environment, one that is conducive to creativity, networking and a good time, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and busiest city in Canada. In addition to drawing audiences from the 20 million people who live within an hour drive, the festival has attracted visitors from all parts of the country and the world.

The festival is accepting all genres of films from all over the world by creating an opportunity for filmmakers to get their films judged by Film Experts and let the creators know the competence in the Film Industry. The judging criteria is a comprehensive evaluation process and only high quality films are selected.

We accept all genres of films from all over the world. We create an opportunity for filmmakers to get their films judged and let them compete with other filmmakers.

Awards & Prizes:

Toronto Arts & Entertainment Film Festival offers jury awards for  Best Short, Best Feature  as well as Audience Choice Awards in the same categories. Winners get LAUREL, CERTIFICATE and Trophies.

ONE-ON-ONE
Industry professionals from major and independent production and distribution companies are invited to participate in one-on-one 10-minute meetings with the participating filmmakers. The objective of this program is to offer a new generation of talented filmmakers the opportunity to meet with players of the North American film industry and provide them with a unique opportunity to advance their careers.

QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS
Filmmakers and cast are invited to present their films and share their experiences with the audiences.

VENUE:
Woodside Square Cinemas
1571 Sandhurst Circle,
Toronto, Ontario M1V 1V2,
Canada

Date: June 21st-22nd 2025