Submissions
The Toronto International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious international film festivals in the world. For 11 days, film lovers, filmmakers, industry professionals, and media watch the best in new cinema, from established auteurs to new talent. As one of the world’s most important cultural events, the Toronto International Film Festival consistently strives to set the standard for excellence in film programming. Audacious in its selection and supported by the intelligence and enthusiasm of its audiences, the Toronto International Film Festival has become the landmark destination for the moving image and is always seeking new ways to engineer creative and cultural discovery through film.
The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers:
- screened 211 feature films, 61 short films, and eight series from 73 countries, including 59 films and series from Canada
- welcomed more than 700,000 attendees
- accredited more than 4,400 Canadian and international industry delegates
- accredited over 1,600 Canadian, US, and international journalists
- held a five-day Industry Conference with more than 35 panels and more than 140 speakers
- welcomed more than 450,000 visitors on Festival Street
- received more than 8,500 international and Canadian submissions
Terms & Conditions Eligibility at a Glance
Questions? Check out our FAQ Page or contact us at submissions@tiff.net.
TIFF is a festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF).
- Submissions open - February 28, 2025
- Early-Bird Submission Deadline - March 28, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
- Standard Submission Deadline - May 9, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
TIFF Industry Members receive a 15% discount on 2025 Toronto International Film Festival submissions. To learn more and join, visit the Industry Membership page.
General
Industry Member
Canadian Features:
$90
$76.50
Canadian Documentary Features:
$90
$76.50
Canadian Shorts:
$50
$42.50
International Features:
$120
$102
International Documentary Features:
$120
$102
International Shorts:
$75
$63.75
Primetime:
$75
$63.75
Wavelengths:
Only those invited by the TIFF programming team are eligible to submit to the Wavelengths category on FilmFreeway. If you were not invited to submit to Wavelengths, you are welcome to submit to another category in which your film is eligible.
General
Industry Member
Canadian Features:
$155
$131.75
Canadian Documentary Features:
$155
$131.75
Canadian Shorts:
$75
$63.75
International Features:
$155
$131.75
International Documentary Features:
$155
$131.75
International Shorts:
$95
$80.75
Primetime:
$100
$85
Wavelengths:
Only those invited by the TIFF programming team are eligible to submit to the Wavelengths category on FilmFreeway. If you were not invited to submit to Wavelengths, you are welcome to submit to another category in which your film is eligible.