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ConneKt Now: November Edition

ConneKt Now: November Edition

Your Guide to Toronto’s Hottest Film Events, Opportunities, and Community Highlights

October 29, 2025

ConneKt Film is a film community that helps filmmakers at all levels to connect, grow, and succeed by centralizing all film opportunities in Toronto, including networking events, festivals, grants, and job openings, right in your inbox!

We aim to reduce the time spent searching for film opportunities and provide you with the crucial information you need to focus on what matters the most - your career!

Industry Updates

Hey ConneKt Film Community,

We hope you’re ready to party, because November is packed with energy, creativity, and can’t-miss opportunities! First up, we’re throwing an epic party at the Blood in The Snow Horror Film Festival on November 21st at 6:30 PM. This is your chance to connect, celebrate, and dive into the world of horror cinema with fellow filmmakers and industry friends. Tickets are flying - grab yours here now before they’re gone!

But that’s just the beginning. November is bursting with incredible festivals and events, including:

Diaspora Film Festival (enter our exclusive giveaway here!)
Toronto International Music Video Festival (our founder, Anya Vagabova, was a proud jury member and we will be doing a giveaway on Instagram soon)
Blood in The Snow Horror Film Festival (see you at our party!)
Breakthroughs Film Festival (we’re a community partner - come say hi!)
ProFusion Expo (explore the latest in photo and video gear)

And there’s more - Toronto is buzzing with mentorships and job opportunities this month:

NFB, TIFF, ACTRA, Elevation Pictures, SP Studios, Sunbelt Rentals Film & TV, NBC Universal, CFC, Pixomondo, and more are all looking for fresh talent.
There are some truly fantastic opportunities this month, including the Lyons Film Scholarship, the Company 3 Post Production Mentorship with WIFT, and the Bell Media Graduate Program.

Whether you’re searching for your next big break, seeking inspiration, or just looking to celebrate with the community, November is your month to shine. Scroll down for all the details, links, and how to get involved.

Let’s make this month unforgettable - see you at the party and beyond!

ConneKt Film at Blood in the Snow

Deadline	Link
31 Oct	Telefilm - Festivals Program
31 Oct	NOHFC - Film & Television Program
5 Nov	WIFT - Company 3 Post Production Mentorship
14 Nov	NFB - Filmmaker Assistance Program
16 Nov	Lyons - Canadian Film Scholarship
20 Nov	CMF - Slate Development Pilot Program: Track Record Applicants
20 Nov	CMF - Slate Development Pilot Program: Alternative Access Applicants
20 Nov	CMF - Sector Development Support
24 Nov	Telefilm - Promotion Program - Industry Initiatives
2 Dec	Bell Fund - TV MPF Stream
8 Dec	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Conceptualization Program
8 Dec	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Iteration Program
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Francophone Minority: Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Northern Incentive: Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Northern Incentive: Production
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Predevelopment Funding
8 Dec	CMF - Program for Black and Racialized Communities: Development & Predevelopment
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Quebec French Regional Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Quebec French Regional Production Incentive
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Development
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope Program (Diverse Languages)
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Production
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - Anglophone Minority
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - English Regional Production Bonus
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - Francophone Minority: Production
18 Dec	Ontario Creates - Marketing and Distribution Initiative Program
01 Mar, 2026	ISO - Travel Program
Mar, 2026	IPF - Short Form Series Development Program
Rolling Deadline (until full)	WSC & IPF - Coaching Program (English & French)
Rolling Deadline	Film Independent - Fiscal Sponsorship
Rolling Deadline	Film Independent - Sloan Distribution Grant
Rolling Deadline	IPF - Industry Development
Rolling Deadline	CISF - Bespoke Business Clinics
Rolling Deadline	RBC - BIPOC Emerging Producer Lending Program
Rolling Deadline	MPI - Filmmaker Grant
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Mid-Career Accelerator
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Office Hours Mentorship
Rolling Deadline	Toronto Arts Council - Black Arts Projects
Open till 31 March 2026	CMF - Accessibility Support

Event Date	Link
23 Oct - 2 Nov	Windsor International Film Festival
24 Oct - 2 Nov	The Forest City Film Festival
29 Oct	OFFA - The Business of Film
29 Oct	VES Toronto - Behind VFX
29 Oct	CSV - Halloween Video Chuck
30 Oct	Halloween Toronto Film Social
1 Nov	CSV - Artist Talk w Munro Ferguson and Midi Ono
1-2 Nov	Toronto Youth Shorts
5-6 Nov	ProFusion Expo
5-15 Nov	Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
6 Nov	TAIS Animation Showcase
6-8 Nov	CineFAM Film Festival
6-8 Nov	Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
6-9 Nov	Diaspora Film Festival
7-9 Nov	Toronto International Music Video Festival
7-16 Nov	Cinéfranco Festival
7-15 Nov	Guelph Film Fest
8 Nov	CAFTCAD Wardrobe Sale
16, 20-30 Nov	Ekran - Toronto Polish Film Festival
17 - 22 Nov	Blood In The Snow Film Festival
21 Nov	ConneKt Film Party at Blood In The Snow Film Festival
21-23 Nov	Breakthroughs Film Festival
24 Nov	SES - Sustainable Production Forum
6-7 Dec	Filmi - Toronto’s South Asian Film Festival

Workshop date (registration by)	Link
3 Nov	Hand Eye Society - Grant Writing for Creatives
4, 6 Nov	LIFT - ARRI and Aaton 16mm Cameras
5 Nov	CSV - Intro to Screenwriting
7, 8 Nov (by Nov 2)	WIFT - Business of Budgeting
26 Nov, 3, 10 Dec (by Nov 9)	WIFT - Ontario Created IDM Futures Forward Program
9 Nov	LIFT - Voice Over Technique
10, 12 Nov	LIFT - Directing Actors for Narrative: Part 2
13, 20 Nov	LIFT - Storyboarding
15 Nov	LIFT - Camera Assisting
16 Nov	LIFT - Intro to Production Management & Accounting
17, 19 Nov	LIFT - Script Supervision
20 Nov	CSV - Rethinking Feature Filmmaking Methodologies
20, 27 Nov	CSV - Independence under Austerity
22 Nov	LIFT - Intro to Location Sound Recording
24 Nov	LIFT - Colour Theory for Filmmakers
24, 26 Nov, 1, 3 Dec	LIFT - Smartphone Filmmaking and Content Production
25, 27 Nov	LIFT - 35mm Production
26 Nov	LIFT - Intro to Post-Production Sound for Filmmakers & Producers
29, 30 Nov	LIFT - DIT Intensive
1 Dec	LIFT - Composing for Film
2, 4 Dec	LIFT - Sound Design with Pro Tools
2, 4 Dec	LIFT - Starting a Production Company
3 Dec	LIFT - Non-Profit Operations for Film Festivals and Screening Collectives
6 Dec	LIFT - Grip & Electric Fundamentals
8, 10 Dec	LIFT - The Business of Film Distribution
9 Dec	LIFT - Creative & Technical Sound Mixing
13 Dec	LIFT - Editing on Film
14 Dec	LIFT - Mordançage on 16mm Film

and finally…

Deadline	Link
29 Oct	Global News - Producer/Editor
29 Oct	OCAD University - Seasonal Instructor: Hybrid Media Lab
29 Oct	OCAD - Seasonal Instructor: Compositing & Digital Collage
29 Oct	OCAD - Seasonal Instructor: Animation Techniques Playground
31 Oct	NFB - Office Coordinator
31 Oct	TIFF - Admin Support Mgr, Market
31 Oct	TMU - Open Rank Position in Film
31 Oct	Corus - Street Team Member
3 Nov	Corus - Accountant
5 Nov	CBC - Research Analyst, Audience Research
5 Nov	CBC - Radio Host
6 Nov	Bell Media - Account Executive, Industry Specialist
7 Nov	CBC - Sr. Media Librarian
7 Nov	CBC - CAPE: Library Assistant Assistant, Content Lifecycle
9 Nov	CBC - Executive Vice-President
9 Nov	Bell Media - Graduate Program - Media, Marketing & Brand
10 Nov	CFC - Sr. Manager, Development
10 Nov	CBC News Summer Scholarship
14 Nov	DGC - National Executive Director
14 Nov	TIFF - Mgr., Ticketing Operations
17 Nov	TIFF - Mgr., Business Finance Planning & Analysis
20 Nov	CBC - Reporter-Editor
28 Nov	ACTRA - Associate Business Representative
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Producer
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Post Producer
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Finance Coordinator
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Project Coordinator
Open until filled	Amazon MGM Studios - Theatrical Publicity Specialist
Open until filled	Asymetric - Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Autodesk - Animation Researcher
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Master Control Operator
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Sr. Director, International Sales
Open until filled	CAFTCAD - Treasurer
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Director, Post Production
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Development Executive
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Sales Coordinator
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Production Intern
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Sr. Digital Producer
Open until filled	Cogeco - Content & Strategic Partnerships Mgr.
Open until filled	Dentsu - Media Planner
Open until filled	Elevation Pictures - Coordinator, Content & Creator Marketing
Open until filled	Guru - Project Mgr, Studio Relocation & Construction
Open until filled	Hogarth - Sr. Post Producer
Open until filled	Hogarth - Sr. Motion Designer
Open until filled	MARZ - VFX Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Monks - Integrated Executive Producer
Open until filled	Monks - Director, Media Strategy & Planning
Open until filled	NBC Universal - Coordinator, Distribution
Open until filled	Pelmorex - Producteur Media (French)
Open until filled	Pixomondo - Sr. Nuke Pipeline TD
Open until filled	Purple Dog Post - Jr Online Editor
Open until filled	Purple Dog Post - Post Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Rocket Science VFX - Compositor
Open until filled	Rodeo FX - Sr. FX Artist
Open until filled	Rodeo FX - Sr. VFX Production Assistant
Open until filled	Rogers - Show Execution Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Weekend Sr. Editor
Open until filled	Rogers - Mgr, Business Affairs
Open until filled	Rogers - Account Mgr. Media Sales
Open until filled	Rogers - Director, Partnerships Marketing & Strategy
Open until filled	Rogers - Digital Audio Producer
Open until filled	Rogers - Television Assistant
Open until filled	Rogers - Sales Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Presentation Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Product Manager, Sportsnet.ca
Open until filled	Rogers - Sr. Analyst, Audience Insights
Open until filled	Rogers - Sr. Analyst, Business Development
Open until filled	Rogers - Production Operator
Open until filled	Rogers - Associate MMCC
Open until filled	Rogers - Sr. Dir, Entertainment Product Mgt
Open until filled	Roku - Sr. Content Acquisition Mgr.
Open until filled	Roku - Content Merchandising Mgr. International
Open until filled	SAS Production Services - Film Production Accounts Payable & Receivabe Clerk
Open until filled	SideFX - Sr Compositing Software Developer/Technical Director
Open until filled	Solotech - Lead Production Technician - Video
Open until filled	Sony Pictures - Key Account Mgr., Digital
Open until filled	SpinMaster - Accountant, TV Series
Open until filled	Spin VFX - Sr. Accountant
Open until filled	SP Studios - Executive Producer
Open until filled	SP Studios - On Set Virtual Production / VFX Supervisor
Open until filled	SP Studios - Unreal Engine Technical Artist
Open until filled	Sunbelt Rentals Film & TV - CSR, Camera
Open until filled	Sunbelt Rentals Film & TV - Warehouse Associate
Open until filled	Suneeva - Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Open until filled	TFO - Sr Operations Technician (French)
Open until filled	TFO - ONFR Director (French)
Open until filled	TIFF - Sr. Philanthropy Officer
Open until filled	The Turn Lab - Production Artist
Open until filled	The Turn Lab - Digital Designer
Open until filled	Viva Media - Studio & Rental Equipment Intern
Open until filled	Y Media Group - Video Editor
General Application	Company 3 - VFX Paint Artist
General Application	Company 3 - Compositing Supervisor
General Application	Company 3 - Match Move / Tracker
General Application	Company 3 - Sr. Flame Artist
General Application	Company 3 - Sr. Compositor
General Application	Company 3 - CG Pipeline TD
General Application	Company 3 - CG Generalist
General Application	Company 3 - VFX Producer
General Application	Company 3 - Lighter

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