Past Events :: Documentaries

Toronto Online Film Festival

Starts: Dec 01, 2006 - Ends: Dec 03, 2006
Submission Deadline: Sep 15, 2006
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.torontoonlinefilmfestival.com
The 6th Annual Toronto Online Film Festival shall showcase the most exciting cutting-edge movies and music created by independent artists from around the world. In addition, the event shall offer budding production teams, seasoned veterans and individual content creators an ideal point in time to participate in expert seminar panels, innovative technology exhibitions and nightly parties.

Giggleshorts International Comedy Short Film Festival

Starts: Oct 01, 2006 - Ends: Oct 01, 2006
Submission Deadline: Aug 31, 2006
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.giggleshorts.com
Giggleshorts is the largest comedy short film festival in the world. Last year Gigglehsorts presented more than 200 short comedy , films, animations, spoofs, ads, etc. For more information, visit www.giggleshorts.com.

Toronto International Film Festival 2006

Starts: Sep 07, 2006 - Ends: Sep 16, 2006
Submission Deadline: Sep 07, 2006
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.bell.ca/filmfest
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. As part of the festival, the new Sprockets Family Zone program, presented by the Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children, will showcase the best of contemporary international children's cinema, Films include THE WHITE PLANET, THE UGLY DUCKLING AND ME, U, THE HAIRY TOOTH FAIRY and ALEX RIDER: OPERATION STORMBREAKER. For more information on the festival visit www.bell.ca/filmfest.

GSCA 2007 International Conference and Trade Show

Starts: Sep 23, 2007 - Ends: Sep 25, 2007
Submission Deadline: Sep 23, 2007
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Website: http://www.giantscreencinema.com
Hosted by Science World at Telus World of Science and the CN IMAX Theatre, the GSCA International Conference and Trade Show will include film viewings, professional development sessions, a trade show, the annual Achievement Awards gala and dinner, and countless opportunities for networking at the giant screen industry's biggest event of the year. For more information, visit www.giantscreencinema.com.

TOFF Awards 2007

Starts: Sep 14, 2007 - Ends: Sep 14, 2007
Submission Deadline: May 25, 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
Website: http://toff.ca
On September 14, 2007 the Toronto Online Film Festival shall present the exciting 2007 TOFF Awards.

Highlights of the gala evening include awards in such categories as Best Animation, Best Entertainment Website, Best Short Film, Best Action Trailer, Best Documentary and countless more. Directors, editors, videographers, game developers and graphic designers from around the world shall also be spotlighted on the weekly vlogcast series

Unlike traditional film and awards festivals, there is no fee to enter TOFF.ca and no fussing with packages, courier and mail. Instead, entries are painlessly submitted online ? together with the entrant?s web link highlighted to the URL or web address, where their work may be easily viewed by audiences worldwide, via the official TOFF.ca site. Thus, an unknown genius could become an instant star.

Once the entrant?s link has been tagged, labeled and posted under it?s respective subject category, online audiences from around the world can link to the respective site, view the work and vote for their favorite.
Linked videos of audience members and reviewers are tagged and posted as well.

Ultimately, audience votes are tallied, official judge?s reviews are broadcast on the daily vlogcast series being showcased online and awards are presented on September 14, 2007 in one of the most exciting cities in the world.



Toronto International Film Festival 2007

Starts: Sep 06, 2007 - Ends: Sep 15, 2007
Submission Deadline: Sep 06, 2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.tiff07.ca/
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 acclaimed "Into the Pixel" videogame art exhibition will be on display for the first time at TIFF. "Into the Pixel" is a feature of TIFF's first-ever installations program, "Future Projections," which showcases interactive film projects and other film-related artwork. Both the 2006 and 2007 collections of "Into the Pixel" will be featured at the Ontario College of Art & Design in Toronto, as part of the largest public film festival in the world. For more information, visit www.tiff07.ca/.

Cinematheque Ontario

Posted In | Event Category: Documentaries, Features, Live Action | Event Type: Conferences, Discussion, Screenings
Starts: Mar 27, 2008 - Ends: May 10, 2008
Submission Deadline: Mar 27, 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Website: http://cinemathequeontario.ca/
Cinematheque Ontario's spring season runs from March 27 to May 10, 2008. Advance tickets are on sale to members now. Cinematheque Ontario's Spring Season treats audiences to a line-up featuring impressive retrospectives, exclusive limited runs and special events. Beginning March 27, the season offers a retrospective on Josef von Sternberg, Richard Leacock in person presenting Norman Mailer's underground classic MAIDSTONE, and a compelling collection of films from Romania. Other highlights include a series commemorating Glenn Gould's 75th birthday, exclusive limited runs of Philippe Garrel's J'ENTENDS PLUS LA GUITARE and Peng Tao's LITTLE MOTH; and the Toronto premiere of THE VALERIE PROJECT. Non-members may purchase tickets for any screening in Cinematheque Ontario's spring season beginning Monday, March 24. As the Jackman Hall theatre only has 200 seats, many films sell out well in advance. Call 416-968-FILM to enquire about membership, and learn how you can buy tickets before they go on sale to the public. Information: http://cinemathequeontario.ca/.

Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival

Starts: Apr 01, 2008 - Ends: Apr 04, 2008
Submission Deadline: Apr 01, 2008
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Website: http://www.afcoop.ca
This year's program includes internationally recognized Governor General's Award winner Bruce Elder, and other internationally acclaimed filmmakers, through to black and white films of first-time filmmakers, to local and Canadian experimental films, to the best in dance films. Special screenings and presentations by filmmakers include films and videos of Ottawa media artist Penny McCann, Governor-General Award winner R. Bruce Elder, and Vancouver's Alex MacKenzie (whose films are presented through a homebuilt, hand-cranked projector). Events will take place at the CBC Radio Room, Empire 8 Park Lane Cinemas, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Windsor Theatre and Ondaatje Hall, Marion McCain Building, Dalhousie University. Tickets are available at AFCOOP, 5600 Sackville St., and at the door. For more information, contact AFCOOP at (902) 420-4572 or membership@afcoop.ca.

Canada International Film Festival

Starts: Jan 24, 2009 - Ends: Jan 24, 2009
Submission Deadline: Nov 20, 2008
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Website: http://www.canadafilmfestival.com
The Canada International Film Festival brings the best of world cinema to Canada and plays an important role in maintaining and further enriching its film culture. The Canada International Film Festival has quickly carved out a name for itself among the top film festivals in Canada. It accepts films of any type, in any genre, from over 90 countries around the world. The festival is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for the artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers and the film-going community.

Toronto International Film Festival

Starts: Sep 04, 2008 - Ends: Sep 14, 2008
Submission Deadline: Sep 04, 2008
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.tiff08.ca
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.

Programs in 2008 include Wavelengths, Sprockets Family Zone and Midnight Madness.