Past Events

Past Events

Film Festival Connect Toronto

Past Events

Explore our gatherings by year and month. The films, people and shared moments remain part of the story.

2026

October 2026

September 2026

Festival conversations, late-night connections and three events in one final evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Opening Weekend Rooftop Party at AERA event artwork

Completed · September 11, 2026

Opening Weekend Rooftop Party at AERA

Doors 10 PM · AERA

An opening-weekend rooftop social during festival week.

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AI & Film Forum event artwork

Completed · September 14, 2026

AI & Film Forum

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. · 111 Eleven @ 325 Front St. W.

Panels, discussion and networking at the intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking.

AI & Film Forum ↗
Film and Finance Event event artwork

Completed · September 14, 2026

Film and Finance Event

4:00–6:00 p.m. · King Taps · Portland and King Location*

Connecting filmmakers, financiers and investors for an afternoon of industry conversation.

Financiers, filmmakers and fresh introductions—all in one room. If you didn’t meet your next finance connection, you may have missed a handshake. Thank you to everyone who joined us and kept the conversations going.

Women in Film – Unofficial Afterparty event artwork

Completed · September 15, 2026

Women in Film – Unofficial Afterparty

9:00 p.m.–Late · Silent H

An unofficial afterparty bringing the festival community together.

VIP Reception event artwork

Completed · September 18, 2026

VIP Reception

7:00–9:00 p.m. · Charles Puma Gallery

Start your evening with filmmakers, creators and industry guests at an intimate gallery reception.

VIP Reception — Details ↗
The Next Cut Mixer event artwork

Completed · September 18, 2026

The Next Cut Mixer

Doors 9:00 p.m. · Cassius

Meet filmmakers and digital creators, share ideas and find your next collaborator.

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Double Feature After Hours event artwork

Completed · September 18, 2026

Double Feature After Hours

10:30 p.m.–Late · Petros82

Close out the festival with cocktails, conversation and late-night sounds at Petros82, in partnership with Ovation.

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September 15, 2026 · 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.

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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 Hola Papi (feat. Ziggiry).

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September 18, 2026 · Our final festival night

Three events. One electric night.

Did you keep up with the pace—or find your spot and your people?

From the VIP Reception at Charles Puma Gallery to The Next Cut Mixer at Cassius and Double Feature After Hours at Petros82, thank you for bringing the energy and making the night your own.

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2025

Highlights from 2025
Guest beside an event partner display
Toronto Film Festival 2025 visual highlights collage
Two guests at an evening gathering

2024

Highlights from 2024
Guest at a Film Festival Connect gathering
Event venue prepared for guests
Colourful event installation and floral display
Guests gathered at a Toronto event
Event partner backdrop
Jasper Benefit Night event artwork
Guests at Jasper Benefit Night 2024
Jasper Benefit Night — September 2024
Eric with two smiling guests at Jasper Benefit Night in September 2024
Jasper Benefit Night Sept 2024
Six smiling guests at Jasper Benefit Night in September 2024
Jasper Benefit Night — September 2024
Two guests posing together at Jasper Benefit Night in September 2024
Jasper Benefit Night — September 2024
Two guests smiling together at a Toronto event
Three guests together at an evening gathering
Three guests together outdoors
Three guests at a startup ecosystem event