The Toronto Smartphone Film Festival (TSFF) is hosting its 12th edition.
As the most prominent smartphone film festival in Canada, TSFF provides aspiring filmmakers worldwide a platform to showcase their stories on the big screen.
Submission Rules and Regulations:
A. Pre-Production
– Genre: No restrictions
– Length: 10 minutes or less (with credits)
– Language: English or English subtitle is a must if films contain spoken language(s) other than English
B. Production
– Footage: Must be shot on smartphone(s) and/or tablet(s). If your Film’s narrative requires using a device not listed on the prohibited equipment list* (e.g. desktop/laptop camera), this is accepted as long as most of the footage is shot on smartphones/tablets. Animation and graphically produced films must be created on smartphones/tablets using its app(s).
– Audio: No restrictions. May use any audio equipment.
– 2-Part Raw Footage Proof (TSFF will not consider your Film if you fail to submit):
a. 30-second raw footage (or more if requested) used in the Film’s final cut (uncut and unedited for the total duration of 30 seconds or longer).
b. Behind-The-Scene (BTS) Photos/Videos of various scenes used in your Film.
C. Post-Production
– Editing: No restrictions on editing software (does not need to be edited on smartphones/tablets).
– Use of Archival Footage: Archival footage is permitted as an aid to develop a story and does not need to be shot on smartphones/tablets, as long as you clear the copyrights before submitting. However, the use of archival footage will not be permitted for the entire duration of the Film if shot on devices other than smartphones/tablets.
Key dates:
No Fee: Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Regular ($15): Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Late ($25): Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
You can be in contact with us in case of submission or further questions.
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