T.O. Short Film Festival
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival.
Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our look – our logo – as we enter our second decade of presenting the best short films from local creative filmmakers and talent from across Canada, along with some gems from ‘The Rest of The World.’ The 2026 T.O. Short Film Festival will screen more than 100 short films in four evenings at Toronto’s Paradise on Bloor Theatre. We invite everyone to join our audience as you discover ‘The Art of the Short Film’.
And it truly is a most creative, cinematic art form; the filmmaker presents his or her view of the world in a 10-minute film. Most of our filmmakers will be in attendance to join in watching their creations on The Big Screen – always the best way to see any film. Make it a night out by wining and dining at the various Paradise venues (Café Paradise, The Blue Door Wine Shop and the new Piano, Piano). As well, feel free to join the celebrating filmmakers and their parties just down the street at The Ambassador Tavern. Please do order your tickets well in advance because we often experience a sold-out show – which is actually a healthy sign for the future of the Short Film. See you At The Movies!
-Steve Veale, Festival Director.
T.O. Short 2026: Shorts 1
- Wed, Mar 18
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Shorts 2
- Wed, Mar 18
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Shorts 2026: Shorts 3
- Thu, Mar 19
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Documentaries 1
- Thu, Mar 19
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Experimental Shorts
- Thu, Mar 19
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Shorts 4
- Fri, Mar 20
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Documentaries 2
- Fri, Mar 20
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Sci-Fi Shorts
- Fri, Mar 20
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Shorts 5
- Sat, Mar 21
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Shorts 6
- Sat, Mar 21
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Shorts 7
- Sat, Mar 21
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Shorts 2026: Shorts 8
- Sat, Mar 21
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...
T.O. Short 2026: Horror and Thriller Shorts
- Sat, Mar 21
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 80 min. Format: DCP
Welcome to the 12th Annual Toronto Short Film Festival. Filmmakers and film fans will notice that we have changed our...