The Toronto Online Film Festival is a high traffic event showcasing independent features, shorts, docs, animation, music videos, commercials, spec ads and experimental videos from around the world. Boasting one of the most intimate mini-markets and cutting edge technology seminars in North America, opportunities abound for moviemakers looking to make invaluable alliances with the hundreds of industry professionals who attend Toronto in September.
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The World of Comedy International Film Festival premiered to great success in 2003. The WCIFF is dedicated to presenting a feast of quality comedy features and shorts from around the world. The festival is a showcase for the best emerging filmmakers working in the comedy genre today as well as comedy classics. Submissions are now being accepted for both features and shorts in the following categories: narrative, animation, mockumentary, experimental and documentaries about comedy and/or personalities involved in comedic filmmaking. Submissions accepted only on VHS (NTSC) but may be exhibited on various film and tape and digital formats.
Early Deadline: September 30, 2003
Extended Deadline: October 31, 2003.
International Early Entry fees: $10 US/shorts,
$20 US/features.
Canadian Early Entry fees: $10 Cdn/shorts, $20 Cdn/features.

The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the premiere film festivals in the world. The event features many debuts of films that will go on to be box-office and critical successes. This major industry event is a place where studios test their films and seek out independent features. This year

The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the premiere film festivals in the world. The event features many debuts of films that will go on to be box-office and critical successes. This major industry event is a place where studios test their films and seek out independent features. For more information on the festival visit: www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/2003/festivalinformation/2004information.asp.

COMDEX Canada 2003 is a technology marketplace where buyers and sellers meet, learn and make business technology decisions. The event gives professionals a look at new applications and solutions. The event allows them to generate and close leads, shorten sales cycles, support existing clients, develop channel distribution or technology partnerships, position or launch new products, increase brand awareness, gain exposure to press and analysts and generate demonstrable ROO and ROI. For more information on the event visit www.comdex.com/canada/.

The Atlantic Film Festival is one of the premier Canadian film festivals, with an international reputation that attracts filmmakers from across the country and around the world. Every September, an ever-increasing number of film fans and industry delegates converge onto Halifax to experience the festival, which features an entertaining and aspiring collection of short and feature-length films from Canada and beyond. The event features film screenings, the CBC Industry Series, parties and receptions. For further information visit www.atlanticfilm.com.

The Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth is an annual, competitive, international event. A non-profit media arts and education society, Reel to Real is dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, non-stereotypical and humanistic programming for children and youth. Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth seeks films that are imaginative, evocative, innovative, inspiring, entertaining and suitable for children, 6 and up, and youth, 13 and up. For more information, visit www.r2rfestival.org.

The fifth annual Leo Awards is where the best and brightest film and television talent and programs in British Columbia will be honored for their work. The event believes that honoring and rewarding individuals for their efforts goes a long way towards fostering a strong future for British Columbia film and television. The deadline for films completed between January 2003 and June 2003 is January 16, and films completed between July 2003 and December 2003 is January 30. For more information, visit http://www.leoawards.com/index.php.

"The Biggest Little Film Festival in Cananda" takes place annually 2nd week of November in Canada's Alpine City. What started out as an extreme sport film festival has now matured into an independent film celebration. The famed after parties sell out each year. Live music and multiple venues give this festival an irresistable party atmosphere. Calls for entries go out each August. No charge to enter films to the Festival. Grand Prize each year is $1000 cash to the film receiving the most audience votes. Other prizes for categories including best slide show, best independent film and best action film. For more information check the site www.rosslandfilmfestival.com