Toronto International Film Festival

About Toronto International Film Festival

GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION ABOUT TIFF TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in

Awards this festival can qualify you for

• BAFTA Short · British Short Film

  Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.

• BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film

  In-person official selection at TIFF qualifies a British independent film for BIFA entry. No win required.

• BIFA Documentary · Best British Documentary

  In-person official selection at this BIFA Section A festival qualifies a British independent documentary (BIFA docs use the same routes as features: one Section A festival, or two Section B British festivals). No win required. Online-only screenings do not qualify. 2026 window: 1 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2026.

• BIFA Short · Best British Short Film

  In-person official selection is sufficient; no win or competition placement required. BIFA Short Section A: one Section A festival confers eligibility. British production, under 40 minutes.

• CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

  TIFF is on the CSA Canadian-festivals list. A theatrical short becomes eligible once accepted into at least two (2) Academy-approved Canadian festivals (TIFF counts as one).

• CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

  TIFF is on the CSA Canadian-festivals list. A theatrical short becomes eligible once accepted into at least two (2) Academy-approved Canadian festivals (TIFF counts as one).

• CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

Toronto International Film Festival submission FAQ