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Happening now · September 25–27, 2026
Explore the calendarDiscover independent films, meet the filmmakers and connect with Toronto’s creative community at the 11th OWTFF.
Register for OWTFFAdmission by donation. Register separately for each day on Eventbrite.
Happening now · September 29–30, 2026
Explore the calendarMeet the creators shaping digital series and podcasts at the 13th annual T.O. Webfest, presented by WebSeries Canada.
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Happening now · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Explore the calendarYou can’t spell Halloween without the “H”! Step into a frighteningly sophisticated night of chilling cocktails, wickedly good music and unforgettable characters.
Dress to kill. Channel your favourite silver-screen villain, horror icon or Hollywood legend, with prizes for the best film-inspired horror characters and costumes.
Get Halloween ticketsTickets advertised at $40. See Eventbrite for current availability, checkout total and event terms.
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Find your next night out, conversation or creative connection. All times are local to Toronto.
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Three days of film & connection · Kensington Studios · 19 Kensington Avenue, Toronto
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Two days of creator talks, funding panels & networking · 45 The Esplanade, Toronto
Happening now
10 PM until late · Silent H · 461 King Street West, Toronto
Hollywood glamour, horror-inspired costumes and a night to remember.
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The ideas, the introductions and the moments between. A look back at the AI & Film Forum.
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