Tier 3
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: "Toronto After Dark is a fabulous launching pad for independent genre film" - John Landis, Director/ Writer/ Producer (AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, THE BLUES BROTHERS) Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the world’s leading showcases of new horror,
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
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CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
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CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
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CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
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The main submission deadline for Toronto After Dark: Horror and Fantasy Film Festival is around 21 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Toronto After Dark: Horror and Fantasy Film Festival costs from USD 45 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Toronto After Dark: Horror and Fantasy Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Toronto After Dark: Horror and Fantasy Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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