Tier 4
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
T.O. Webfest is Toronto's web series and short-form digital content festival, run by WebSeries Canada. The 13th edition takes place September 29-30, 2026, celebrating independent short-form digital creators and podcasters, with an industry conference, screenings and awards gala.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
The main submission deadline for T.O. Webfest is around 6 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to T.O. Webfest costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. T.O. Webfest accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
T.O. Webfest takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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