When change is thrust upon us, it can be terrifying. When the world around us demands transformation, will we conform to outdated expectations or embrace the challenge and forge a new path? 

Established in 2011, Breakthroughs Film Festival (BFF) is a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers who identify as women or non-binary. Our main yearly event is a festival that takes place in downtown Toronto, showcasing Canadian and International short films in all genres made by emerging directors of all ages, with a special category for New Generation artists (18-30 years old.) After each night of screenings, we host Q&A discussions with participating directors, giving audiences a chance to learn more about their work, upcoming projects, and discuss themes and ideas raised in the films shown -BREAKTHORUGHS FILM FESTIVAL

Breakthroughs Film Festival 2024

This year’s line-up is programmed under the theme TRANSFORMATIONS, exploring the ways that we have, and continue to evolve, both personally and as a society. Transformation as a process of unlearning, relearning and breaking from tradition, in order to become new versions of ourselves. This journey leads us to grapple with identities, new and old, to eventually rise and embrace new and joyful ways of being. -BREAKTHORUGHS FILM FESTIVAL 

Doors Will Open 30 Minutes Prior to Screening