Future of Film Showcase

Future of Film Showcase FOFS is an annual film festival fostering the future of emerging Canadian filmmakers. Terms and conditions: www.fofs.ca

06/16/2026

Based on a true story… Elephants is a q***r love fantasy that follows two teenage boys who escape an abusive youth lockdown detention center while high on L*D. They steal the center’s van and drive 400 km to a big-box store parking lot, determined to start an alternative youth commune in a nearby suburban forest.

🌟 National Spotlight Feature Programme
📣 Ontario Premiere
🎟️ July 24, 9:00 PM ET | Paradise Theatre | Toronto

THANKS TO THE HARD WORK OF THE ELEPHANTS
🎬 Directed by Bryce Hodgson

06/15/2026

Based on a true story… Elephants is a q***r love fantasy that follows two teenage boys who escape an abusive youth lockdown detention center while high on L*D. They steal the center’s van and drive 400 km to a big-box store parking lot, determined to start an alternative youth commune in a nearby suburban forest.

🌟 National Spotlight Feature Programme
📣 Ontario Premiere
🎟️ July 24, 9:00 PM ET | Paradise Theatre | Toronto

🎬 Directed by Bryce Hodgson

06/12/2026

As her wedding approaches, a young woman’s relationship with her fiancé is tested by a disturbing encounter with a stranger.

🌟 National Spotlight Feature Programme
📣 Ontario Premiere
🎟️ July 24, 9:00 PM ET | Paradise Theatre | Toronto

🎬 Directed by Luvleen Hunjan

06/12/2026

A locksmith’s date night becomes a waking, liminal nightmare.

🌟 Special Presentation Feature Programme
📣 Ontario Premiere
🎟️ July 24, 9:00 PM ET | Paradise Theatre | Toronto

🎬 Directed by Jesse Padveen

06/10/2026

Barry Cooper was a highly decorated Texas narcotics officer until he turned on the police force, busting crooked cops and teaching drug users how to hide their stash.

🌟 Special Presentation Feature Programme
📣 Eastern Canada Premiere
🎟️ July 24, 5:00 PM ET | Paradise Theatre | Toronto

🎬 Created by David Anthony Ngo and Erin Williams-Weir
Directed by Stephen McCallum
Writer and Director David Anthony Ngo

Festival Passes Are Now Available! 🎟️Experience the full 2026 Future of Film Showcase with our Festival Pass and gain ac...
06/10/2026

Festival Passes Are Now Available! 🎟️

Experience the full 2026 Future of Film Showcase with our Festival Pass and gain access to four unforgettable feature programmes celebrating some of the most exciting voices in contemporary Canadian cinema!

Our first wave of programming includes:

✨ Special Presentation Feature Programme
A Wolf in the Suburbs + Never Get Busted!

✨ National Spotlight Feature Programme
The Trial + The Sphinx + Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants!

✨ Centrepiece Feature Programme
Tycoon + Cimes

✨ Closing Night Gala Programme
Brute + Otium

Festival Pass prices increase June 24, so be sure to get yours now!

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06/09/2026

Welcome to Mississauga where lawns are clipped, neighbors are watchful and no blade of grass dares misbehave. Except at Wolf Ruck’s place. His lawn grows wild, and so does the trouble.

🌟 Special Presentation Feature Programme
🎟️ July 24, 5:00 PM ET | Paradise Theatre | Toronto

🎬 Directed by Amélie Hardy

We’re so excited to share that our second 2026 Rising Star Award recipient is the amazing Maddy Kelly 🌟Don’t miss and ...
06/08/2026

We’re so excited to share that our second 2026 Rising Star Award recipient is the amazing Maddy Kelly 🌟

Don’t miss and at for our Closing Keynote Conversation 💫

July 26 | Paradise Theatre | Toronto | 6:30 PM ET

🎟️ Ticket info coming soon

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📸: Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes

Introducing this year’s Director Development Incubator Finalists 👀🔥Powered by and co-presented by we’re thrilled to an...
06/08/2026

Introducing this year’s Director Development Incubator Finalists 👀🔥

Powered by and co-presented by we’re thrilled to announce the six emerging filmmakers selected for our 2026 Director Development Incubator!

Over the next six weeks, these filmmakers will take part in an intensive mentorship program designed to support their growth in cinematography, directing, production design, budget creation, financing, and integrating an anti-oppressive lens into their creative practice.

At the end of the program, each finalist will pitch their short film live during on July 25th. One filmmaker will receive the grand prize valued at $35,000, including $5,000 in cash and $30,000 in in-kind services to support the creation of their short film.

Stay tuned for more information on the Pitch Competition coming soon!

Until then, please join us in congratulating our 2026 DDI Cohort 🎬✨

🌟Erin Lum | Just By Existing
🌟Jackie Batsinduka | Run Bitch Run
🌟Ashley Frück Siomos | The Good Listener
🌟Elizabeth Winstanley | Bounce
🌟Hirra Farooqi | Multiple Choice
🌟Tanzeil Moustapha | al mushata

Learn more about the finalists at FOFS.CA 🔗

With support from the Canada Council for the Arts and the City of Toronto 💫

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SURPRISE 🌟The incredible Nina Kiri is one of this year’s Rising Star Award recipients 💫Catch at for our Closing Keyn...
06/08/2026

SURPRISE 🌟

The incredible Nina Kiri is one of this year’s Rising Star Award recipients 💫

Catch at for our Closing Keynote Conversation on July 26 at the Paradise Theatre ✨

July 26 | Paradise Theatre | Toronto | 6:30 PM ET

🎟️ Ticket info coming soon

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