Tier 4
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Toronto Jewish Film Festival (TJFF), presented by the Toronto Jewish Film Foundation, is an annual festival of Jewish-themed cinema from around the world. The 34th annual edition runs June 4-14, 2026. Submission is free of charge.
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 Toronto Jewish Film Festival is around 13 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Toronto Jewish Film Festival is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
No premiere requirement. Toronto Jewish Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Toronto Jewish Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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