Film Festival Connect · Toronto 2026
Festival week is on.
Make your next connection.
Big ideas. New collaborators. Conversations worth showing up for. Find your people this festival week.
Make Monday count · September 14
Festival Connect 2026
Festival Week Events
A focused programme of hosted gatherings and partner allocations across the festival.
How event registration works
Passholder priority registration: Passholders select eligible events through their pass beginning two weeks before remaining free General Admission spaces open to the public. With authorization, Film Festival Connect handles the individual registration process. Official confirmation or ticket and capacity still apply.
Partner event
Opening Weekend Rooftop Party at AERA
An opening-weekend rooftop social during festival week.
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AI & Film Forum
Panels, discussion and networking at the intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking.
Access details
Concierge Pass registration coordination is available, subject to registration, confirmation and capacity.
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Film and Finance Event
Connecting filmmakers, financiers and investors for an afternoon of industry conversation.
Access details
Sold out. Registration is closed. Existing organizer confirmations and venue admission rules apply.
Last night at Silent H
Oh, what a night.
A mix of women in film, music and magic. Silent H was alive with energy, powered by Avery Simpson’s music and the worldwide debut of Richie’s EDM track, Stay Inside, My Precious Mind.
Film Festival Connect
Women in Film – Unofficial Afterparty
An unofficial afterparty bringing the festival community together.
Access details
Sold out. Registration is closed. Existing organizer confirmations and venue admission rules apply.
LATAM at Silent H · September 16
Latin roots. Worldwide rhythm.
Thank you to everyone who made LATAM at Silent H a success. Archi the Snake Charmer celebrated Latin heritage with a worldwide performance of Ola Papi.
Film Festival Connect
LATAM Party
A Latin American film community social during festival week.
Access details
Passholder priority registration applies. Official confirmation and venue capacity still apply.
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VIP Reception
Start your evening with filmmakers, creators and industry guests at an intimate gallery reception.
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The Next Cut Mixer
Meet filmmakers and digital creators, share ideas and find your next collaborator.
Partner event · Ovation
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Double Feature After Hours
Close out the festival with cocktails, conversation and late-night sounds at Petros82, in partnership with Ovation.
Good to know: Core Events remain complimentary; passes add earlier coordination and eligible benefits. Attendance is finalized through the event’s official RSVP confirmation.
Before you continue
Continue directly to the event registration, or compare optional Festival Connect support for your week.
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Concierge Pass
Registration coordination and centralized confirmations for eligible events, plus one eligible Partner Event selection from an available confirmed allocation.
Intro Pass
One reviewed mutual introduction when a suitable reciprocal match is available and both people agree to connect.
A pass is optional and does not replace the event organizer’s ticket or confirmation. Pass benefits, allocations, registration, capacity and venue rules apply; admission is not guaranteed.
Past gatherings
People, spaces and shared moments from 2024–2025.
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Toronto week passes
Choose your Toronto week pass.
Choose connection matching or coordinated event registration. Passes start at $5 USD; applicable taxes are calculated at checkout.
Connection matching
Intro Pass
$5 USD+ tax
Best for: Film-industry attendees who already have event access and want one reviewed mutual introduction.
See everything included
- A secure five-step connection profile completed through a private email link
- Selection of events you already plan to attend
- One reviewed mutual introduction when a suitable reciprocal match is available
- Contact details shared only after both people accept
Event admission, registration and tickets are not included. A match or introduction is not guaranteed.
One streamlined signup
Concierge Pass
$39.99 USD
Best for: Guests who want registration support and centralized confirmations for eligible Festival Connect events.
See everything included
- Registration support for eligible complimentary events
- AI & Film Forum and Film & Finance Mixer registration coordination
- One eligible Partner Event selection from an available confirmed allocation
- Centralized confirmations, reminders, programme updates and check-in support where available
Curated introductions and OWTFF registration are not included. Admission remains subject to confirmation, capacity and deadlines.
Swipe to compare the two Toronto passes
Beyond Toronto week
Continue with year-round access.
Year-Round Pass
$149 USD
For year-round programme updates and selected Festival Connect opportunities.
- 365 days of updates and advance notices
- Advance RSVP opportunities for eligible Festival Connect events
- Selected networking opportunities when confirmed
Full benefits, conditions and access terms are on the purchase page.
Compare the two Toronto passes
| Benefit | Intro | Concierge |
|---|---|---|
| Five-step connection profile | Included | Not included |
| Reviewed mutual introduction | One, when a suitable match is available | Not included |
| Eligible event registration support | Not included | Included |
| AI & Film and Film & Finance Mixer coordination | Not included | Included |
| Partner Event selection | None | One, from an available confirmed allocation |
| Onsite badge and check-in support | Not included | Where available |
| Guaranteed admission or introduction | No | No |
How access works
Three steps. One clear route.
Choose the pass that fits your goal, complete the relevant details and follow the introduction or attendance confirmations you receive.
Choose Intro or Concierge
Choose Intro for connection matching when you already have event access, or Concierge for coordinated registration across eligible Festival Connect events. Keep your order confirmation as the record of your pass, USD price and billing details.
Complete the relevant details
Intro Pass holders complete a private connection profile and select events they already plan to attend. Concierge Pass holders select eligible events and authorize Film Festival Connect to coordinate registration through the applicable provider.
Follow your confirmations
Intro contact details are shared only after both people accept a reviewed match. Concierge attendance is confirmed only by an official ticket or attendance confirmation; capacity, deadlines, venue rules and final admission control still apply.
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Programme add-on
Open World Toronto Film Festival
September 25–27, 2026 · Kensington Studios, 19 Kensington Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2J8.
Toronto passes do not include OWTFF registration or admission. A separate Eventbrite registration is required for each day, and confirmation, venue capacity and admission rules apply.
Questions before you choose
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between Intro and Concierge?
How is event attendance confirmed?
Does a pass include film screenings or official accreditation?
Does Concierge include every Partner Event?
Does Intro guarantee a match or introduction?
What currency are the prices in?
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