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Young Creators Showcase
The TIFF Next Wave Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the Young Creators Showcase, a shorts programme featuring works made by emerging filmmakers from across Canada. If you’re age 14–26, submit your short film via FilmFreeway.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 31, 2025
Battle of the Scores
Battle of the Scores spotlights the next generation of talent by challenging bands to create an original score for a silent short film. The films and their accompanying musical scores will be presented as part of the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival. Selected artists will be invited to play a set of their music at TIFF Lightbox on April 11, where the winner for BEST SCORE will be announced.
If your band has what it takes to create an original score for a short film, apply by February 10, 2025.
Experience Next Wave
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TIFF Next Wave Presents
A monthly screening series for the next generation of movie lovers, selections curated by the TIFF Next Wave Committee.
Tickets are free for TIFF Under-25 passholders.
Film Club
Film Club is a gathering space for emerging artists in Toronto to connect with industry guests, learn about all things film, and meet like minded creators for secret screenings and more.
Join Film Club to stay up to date on upcoming events.
Founded in 2010, TIFF Next Wave Committee is a group of 12 students ranging in age from 15 to 18 and selected from a competitive pool of hopeful young film enthusiasts. Hailing from specialized arts institutions, public schools, and private schools across the GTA, the Committee members’ tastes, opinions, and critical voices are as diverse as they are strong. Some are aspiring filmmakers, writers, and actors; some are interested in learning the business of film and festivals; some like planning cultural events; and some just love movies. All have demonstrated a spirit that has impressed TIFF leaders. With the guidance of TIFF staff, the Committee is charged with planning major teen-oriented events at TIFF Lightbox, including the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival.