Toronto’s Longest-Running Free Film Festival Returns
The 23rd annual Regent Park Film Festival will take place from November 27 to 30 in Toronto, offering four days of free movies, workshops, artist talks, and community events. As the city’s longest-running free film festival, it celebrates more than just films.
About the Festival
“Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is an award-winning, community based, charitable organization,” the team explains. “RPFF amplifies and centres marginalized communities and their stories. We believe everyone should be able to make and experience film and art, regardless of their financial status.”
After a summer of movie nights Under the Stars, the festival now offers a broader experience of film and art for all community members.
Festival Lineup and Highlights
This year’s program includes 43 films that reflect “the everyday acts of care that sustain us and our communities, even as the world moves through both loss and joy.”
- Feature Films:
- Second Chance by Subhadra Mahajan
- Ky Nam Inn | Quán Kỳ Nam by Leon Le
- Suddenly TV by Roopa Gogineni
- Short Films:
- your land cries for you by Niya Ahmed Abdullahi
- Baq’a The Open Valley by Youssef Mutawe
- Is It War? by Timeea Mohamed Ahmed
- Paradise Heights by Karl Kai and Robert Mentov
Community and Culture
The festival places a strong emphasis on community involvement, creating a platform for marginalized voices and stories to be shared and celebrated.
It offers opportunities for everyone to engage with filmmaking and art, regardless of economic background.
Experience a diverse range of voices and stories that highlight resilience and connection within communities.
Author’s summary: The Regent Park Film Festival in Toronto continues to provide free access to diverse films and cultural events, supporting marginalized voices and fostering community arts engagement.