OWTFF

Passionately caring and enthusiastically celebrating the diversity of global cinema and arts since 2014.

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

From powerful storytelling to unforgettable red carpet moments… OWTFF is where filmmakers connect, inspire, and shine.

🎥 Submit your film today:
https://t.co/x1R660wLuJ

#OWTFF #OpenWorldTorontoFilmFestival #FilmFreeway #FilmFestival #TorontoFilmFestival #IndependentFilm

[Sabine Mondestin @SabineMondestin]

Why can’t artists afford Toronto anymore?We celebrate the city’s culture, film, music & creativity… yet many artists are working multiple jobs, losing creative spaces & leaving because rent is impossible.
A city without artists stops dreaming.
#Toronto #Artists #HousingCrisis

[Algis Kemezys @Alkeme888Visual]

I just submitted " Medusa & Hermes : The Reincarnation Musical" to @OWTFF via https://t.co/AbqSbGpc0V! -

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

🎬 AI & The Future of Film — No Filter
Everyone is talking about what AI can create.
Almost no one is asking…
what it might replace.
The future of film isn’t coming.
It’s already here.
The real question is:
What are we willing to lose to get there?
#AIinFilm #FutureOfFilm

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

OWTFF throwback
Jay Harmony lit up our festival as a host & performer, and this flashback interview hosted by Gizelle Lue reminds us why we champion independent voices.
More unforgettable moments coming for #OWTFF 💛 #IndieFilm #TorontoArts #FilmFestival #SupportIndieFilm

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

🎃✨ From the red carpet to the realm of the spooky!
The OWTFF team wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! 🍬
May your night be filled with creativity, laughter, and just the right amount of chills 👻#HappyHalloween #OWTFF #SpookySeason #TorontoEvents #CreativesUnite #RedCarpetVibes

[Sabine Mondestin @SabineMondestin]

✨ Honored to be featured in Corporate Investment Times @TimesInvestment
and Gareema Maheshwari! Grateful for this recognition and the love. 💫

#OWTFF25 #Gratitude #Inspiration #WomenInFilm #TorontoTalent #SabineMondestin #SuccessJourney

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

A night to remember at #OWTFF25 💫 Thank you to all the filmmakers, dreamers & stars who lit up the red carpet. 🎬✨
Find us on FilmFreeway
#OWTFF25 #TorontoFilmFestival #OWTFF #FilmLovers #IndieFilm #Filmmakers #TorontoEvents #CinemaLovers #GlamNight #FashionVibes

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

The lights. The looks. The magic. ✨ #OWTFF25 Red Carpet was a whole vibe. 🔥🎥
https://t.co/x1R660wLuJ
#OWTFF25 #RedCarpet #FilmFestivalVibes #TorontoEvents #Glamour #IndieFilm #FilmTok #Fashion #Filmmakers #OWTFF #CinematicMoments #TorontoFilmScene

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

🎬✨ The wait is over! Submissions are NOW OPEN for OWTFF 26 🌍
Show the world your story and join us on the big screen!
Submit today 👉 https://t.co/x1R660xjkh
#OWTFF26 #FilmFestival #TorontoFilm #FilmmakersOfTikTok #CallForEntries

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

✨ STELLA – Live at OWTFF ✨
📅 Sunday, Aug 24 • 6:00 PM

Toronto’s breakout act ⚡ bringing big vocals, crunchy riffs, and unstoppable energy 🎤🎸

Don’t miss it! 🎶

#torontoevents #OWTFF #filmfestival #TorontoMusic #artist #filmmaking

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

✨ Meet The Performers ✨
🎤 Pheroine | Sat. Aug 23, 6:20 PM
Multi-genre singer, songwriter & pianist fusing alt rock, hip hop, RnB, EDM & more. Egyptian-born + published poet.
🎧 Spotify https://t.co/OigcF7d05T
📺 YouTube: https://t.co/iJhrrBFTVH

#OWTFF #TorontoEvents #MusicTO

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

✨ Meet The Speakers ✨
Lauren Saarimaki!
🌍 Producer Actor & Advocate
🎥 Canneseries 2023 + TIFF 2023
💡 Co-founder of Area V5 Pictures
🌈 Championing inclusivity & mental health in film
Catch Lauren at OWTFF 2025 💫
#OWTFF #FilmFestival #TorontoFilm #BehindTheScenes #Filmmakers

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

✨Meet The Speakers ✨
Angelica Alejandro
Actor • Producer • Host • Advocate 🌍🎭
She’s not only graced film, TV, and theatre, but also works behind the scenes championing safety, education, and artistry in the industry
#FilmTok #OWTFF #WomenInFilm #TorontoTalent #ActorLife

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

20+ years in film, and Sabine Mondestin is still breaking barriers. 🎬✨ From comedy to cabaret, and from OWTFF to the Open World Center for Art & Culture—her work is all about opening doors and elevating voices.
#WomenInFilm #CanadianFilm #IndependentFilm #OWTFF #FilmCommunity

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

✨ Art isn’t just about making — it’s about reshaping the way we feel culture.Steve Lareau has been that force: blending film, music, and festivals into living experiences that bring diverse voices to life
#OWTFF10 #TorontoFilm #CulturalArchitect #ArtThatMatters #IndependentArts

[Sabine Mondestin @SabineMondestin]

No sleep for days 😅 but had an amazing time chatting with @sergiomourato on @OMNITelevision about the 10th anniversary of #OWTFF 🎬 A decade of stories & community! #FilmFestival #OMNITV

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

🚨 The official OWTFF 2025 schedule has landed!

🎬 Aug 22–24 at Kensington Studio (19 Kensington Ave)

✨ Films, live performances & industry talks all weekend long.

Follow us for film synopses & daily highlights. 🎥

#OWTFF #OWTFF2025 #FilmFestival #TorontoEvents #IndieFilm

[OWTFF @OWTFF]

🎬 Meet Gizelle Lue — 10+ years in customer service + 5 years in filmmaking & photography. From coordinating global film festival runs to mastering creative production, she’s a true asset to the OWTFF team! #OWTFF #FilmFestival #MeetTheTeam

[Hassan Husseini حسن الحسيني @HassanHusseini2]

So proud of my daughter Yaffa 4 being awarded best animation film for “Sing to the Wind” at the Ottawa Youth Film Festival and Open World Toronto Film Festival ⁦@OWTFF⁩. The film is about 2 bros orphaned & displaced from their home in Gaza City during the genocide #فلسطين