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,
Happy Pride, and happy Canada Day! This month is packed with festival partnerships, industry opportunities, funding, jobs, and resources to help you grow. Let's get into it.
Festival Partnerships
We're proud to partner with Toronto Turkish Film Festival for a special short film program on July 1st at 7:00 PM at CineCycle. Our founder Anya Vagabova will be moderating the Q&A as well. Screening and social - all in one night. Come celebrate Canada Day with us! Use code CONNEKT20 for 20% off tickets, valid for the full festival run (July 1–5). Get your tickets here.
We're a proud Media Partner at Vaughan Film Festival! Join us for International Screenings on July 7 & 8 and use code CONNEKT for 20% off your tickets. Get them here.
Industry Opportunities
TIFF is hiring with events in June and July, and applications open until July 3rd. If you've been thinking about joining one of Canada's most iconic film institutions, now's your chance. See open roles and apply here
In the “Grants” section below, you'll also find programs that can help you level up your career.
Congratulations
Congrats to the Bell Fund 2026 Production Program recipients and the 2026 CSC nominees - we're so proud of you all!
As always, there's a lot happening in our community and we're grateful to be part of your journey. See you out there!
Scroll down for grants, events, workshops, and jobs - all curated for you. ✨

Check out these amazing funding opportunities, call for submissions and programs that are coming up.
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