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Put local talent in focus.
A curated spotlight on Toronto filmmakers, new projects, and the people whose work deserves to be seen.
TORONTO'S FILM COMMUNITY, TOGETHER.FALL EDITION / 2026
THIRD WEEK OF NOVEMBER
MADE IN
TORONTO.
Presented by
Film Festival Connect
The city behind the screen.
The people shaping what comes next.
LOCAL STORIES.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS.
01 / TORONTO
WHENThird week of November 2026
WHERETBAToronto · Location to be announced
BY DAYPress & industryInvitation only
BY NIGHTIndustry celebrationC$20 CAD or food-bank donation
Skyline reference: Dillan Payne · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Adapted into conceptual artwork.
THE IDEA / THE CITY BEHIND THE SCREEN
Made here.
Connected here.
Toronto makes more than films. It makes the connections that bring stories to life.
Made in Toronto brings filmmakers, performers, crews, festival programmers, press, and industry partners into one room. A day to discover work, exchange ideas, and build relationships. A night to celebrate the people behind it all.
Presented by Film Festival Connect, this fall gathering is the starting point for an ongoing series connecting the film community throughout the year.
Start the next conversation.
Bring storytellers together with festivals, press, producers, and collaborators who can help their work travel.
Bring the whole room together.
Trade the panel stage for the dance floor. Meet familiar faces and make new connections after dark.
ONE DAY. TWO EXPERIENCES.
From spotlight
to dance floor.
Proposed schedule · Toronto local time
Speakers, showcases, and final timings to be announced.
A room for new possibilities.
Invitation only · Separate daytime ticket · Proposed noon–5 p.m.
Arrivals & connections
Check in, collect credentials, and meet the room.
Welcome to Made in Toronto
Film Festival Connect introduces the day's purpose and people.
The city behind the screen
A moderated conversation on Toronto talent, collaboration, and reaching audiences.
Filmmaker & project spotlights
Short introductions, selected clips, and filmmaker Q&As.
Break & press conversations
Time for interviews and informal introductions.
Festival connections
Practical conversations with festival representatives and industry collaborators.
Meet your next collaborator
Facilitated introductions and follow-up conversations before the daytime close.
Daytime program closes
The venue resets for the evening industry celebration.
The connections continue after dark.
Separately ticketed · C$20 CAD or food-bank donation · Proposed 7 p.m.–midnight
Doors & arrivals
Evening ticket check-in, music, and time to settle in.
A toast to Toronto's film community
A brief welcome celebrating the people behind the stories.
Industry celebration
DJ-led music, dancing, and room to connect.
Final connections
One last conversation before the night winds down.
Event closes
Proposed finish: midnight. Final date to be announced.
THE VENUE
Location
to be announced.
Venue TBA
Address TBA
Toronto, Ontario
The venue, address, entrance and arrival details will be announced once confirmed.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your place in the room.
Invitation only.
For invited press, VIPs, and industry guests. Daytime access requires its own confirmed ticket.
By invitationInvitations coming soon
See you after dark.
Join the celebration with Toronto's film and creative community. Evening admission is separately ticketed. Choose the C$20 CAD ticket or admission through a food-bank donation.
C$20 CADor food-bank donation
Daytime and evening access are separate. A daytime invitation does not include industry celebration admission. Donation admission will accept non-perishable food or a monetary food-bank donation. Minimum contributions and recipient details will be announced before admission opens. Final ticket terms and any applicable fees will be shown when booking opens.
GOOD TO KNOW
Can I attend both the day and the industry celebration?
Yes, with a confirmed daytime invitation and a separate evening ticket.
Who is the daytime program for?
Invited press, VIPs, filmmakers, festival representatives, and industry guests. Invitations and ticket instructions will be issued by Film Festival Connect.
Is the program confirmed?
The event is planned for the third week of November 2026. The exact date, venue and address are TBA and will be announced once confirmed. The schedule is proposed; speakers, featured projects, entrance details, and final timings will be announced.
What currency is the industry celebration ticket price?
The evening offers a C$20 CAD ticket or a food-bank donation admission option. Guests may contribute non-perishable food or a monetary food-bank donation. Minimum contributions and recipient details will be announced before admission opens. Final booking terms and any applicable fees will be available at checkout when sales open.