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Showcasing local short films by those under 30 in the Southern Ontario area.

05/12/2026

It's your FINAL WEEK to submit your short film for consideration to 17th annual edition of Ontario's largest film festival. Send us your film before the long weekend! Link in bio.

04/17/2026

Today is our regular to submit! Go to our page and hit that Submit Button to save on submission fees. Link in bio.

03/14/2025

Toronto Youth Shorts' Achievement in Animation winner for 2024, Don't Sleep on the Subway by .art is playing at this Spring! If you are an animation lover and would like to check out some great visual pieces on the big screen, use promo code TAAFI2025xTYS to get 15% off tickets. Tickets are available now at https://aftontickets.com/taafi.

03/10/2025

Submissions for Toronto Youth Shorts' 16th edition film festival is now open to all young filmmakers born or based in Ontario. Send us your 15 minute or shorter short for programming consideration. No fees until March 21. Submission link in bio.

03/08/2025

Our Call For Submissions to our 16th annual film festival opens Monday! Save the dates and send us your short films.

11/05/2024

Brianna Russell is the recipient of the Achievement in Film Directing Award for her film, Poster Child. Brianna is a writer, director, and producer based out of St. John's, Newfoundland and Toronto, Ontario. She was a finalist for the 2021 Outstanding Screenplays Competition for her feature film script version of Poster Child. Brianna is the 2022 recipient of the RBC Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award.

Congratulations to Brianna. Thank you to DGC Ontario for sponsoring this award.

11/04/2024

That wraps our 15th anniversary of Toronto Youth Shorts. We held five amazing screenings showcasing almost 50 short films by young filmmakers from across the province.

Thank you to our award sponsors DGC Ontario, and for providing mentorship and industry access to aid in the career growth of our young filmmakers.

10/31/2024

Advanced tickets for ESCAPE OUR REALITY are sold out! We will have rush tickets at the door on Saturday for $20 (cash only).

10/28/2024

Get your tickets online before the festival and save! We have a limited number of Festival Passes left that give you access to all screenings and the Awards Ceremony for $20. Single tickets are $15 when purchased online in advanced or $20 at the door.

Advanced sales end Friday, November 1 at 8:00PM.

10/26/2024

We are excited to have sponsor the Achievement in Film Directing Award at . The winning Director will receive access to a professional director for industry insights and professional advice for future career development. Pictured here is a BTS look at directing for which he won the Directing Award last year.

Our awards ceremony will be presented after our final screening on Nov 2.

10/22/2024

⏳ The countdown is ON—less than 2 weeks left until our 15th anniversary film festival! Get your festival passes and film tickets now! ⁠
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SPARKS
Free program for kids
November 1 | 1:00 PM⁠, Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON⁠
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ESCAPE OUR REALITY
November 2 | 1:00 PM⁠, Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON⁠

SWIPE LEFT
November 2 | 3:15 PM⁠, Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON⁠

STORIES OF GEN Z + AWARDS CEREMONY
November 2 | 5:00 PM⁠, Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON⁠
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Buy early to guarantee your spot and save!

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http://www.torontoyouthshorts.ca/

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