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ABOUT TIFF
TIFF is a not-for-profit charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. An international leader in film culture, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinema, learning and entertainment facilities; the innovative national distribution program Film Circuit, and the TIFF Content Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers is generously supported by Major Sponsors RBC, Visa, and Major Supporters the Government of Ontario, Telefilm Canada, and the City of Toronto. For more information, visit tiff.net.

ABOUT FESTIVAL 2025
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. Films are selected on the basis of quality and originality. Preference is given to premieres.

The Festival also promotes contact between industry professionals to assist in the development of the Canadian motion-picture industry. The level of engagement the Festival sustains from year to year is unique. Enthusiastic audiences and filmmakers have unprecedented levels of access to one another as they exchange ideas about the art and business of filmmaking. Film buyers and other industry professionals can choose from screenings and specialized industry programming that empowers them to make informed business decisions. The Festival also provides excellent resources and networking opportunities for film industry professionals.

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.

From the expertise and dedication of the Toronto International Film Festival’s staff and volunteers, to its vast contribution to the culture and economy of the City of Toronto, the Toronto International Film Festival has earned its long-standing reputation as a leader in the international film community.

THE NUMBERS
The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival:

• 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

SUBMISSIONS PROCESS
The submissions period for consideration for the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers (the “Festival”) opens February 28, 2025. All submissions to the Festival must be made via FilmFreeway (https://filmfreeway.com/TIFF).

TIFF Industry Members receive a 15% discount on 2025 Festival submissions. To learn more and join, visit tiff.net/join/industry-membership.

AWARDS & PRIZES
The following awards and prizes will be awarded at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers. This list includes awards and prizes granted or determined by independent organizations and/or juries. Awards and prizes are subject to change:

• People’s Choice Award presented by Rogers — All feature films or Primetime series in Official Selection are eligible to win this award

• People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award — All films selected for the Midnight Madness programme are eligible to win this award

• People’s Choice Documentary Award — All feature-length documentary films are eligible to win this award

• Platform Award — An award of $20,000 CAD given to the best film in the Platform programme, selected by an international jury

• The Prize of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI Prize) dedicated to emerging filmmakers

• Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC) Award

• Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Film

• Short Cuts Award for Best International Film

• Best Canadian Feature Film Award

• Best Canadian Discovery Award

TIFF is proud to be an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® Short Film competition. Winners of TIFF’s Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Film and Short Cuts Award for Best International Film categories become eligible for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards (Oscars).

RULES & TERMS
Please review carefully our full Terms & Conditions for Submission on our website, tiff.net/submissions, which govern the submission of a film or series (the “Film”) for consideration for the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (the “Festival”).