Tier 4
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) is a volunteer-run, non-profit festival bringing Palestinian cinema, music, cuisine and art to GTA audiences. The 2026 edition runs September 30 - October 9 (in-person Sept 30-Oct 4, online to Oct 9). It accepts films of all lengths with no application fee.
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 Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) is around 26 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
No premiere requirement. Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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