TORONTO
ANIMATION
ARTS
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL
APRIL 9-13 2025
TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL
APRIL 9 - 13, 2025
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
As a big part of our larger event, the Toronto Animation Film Festival happens over multiple days of Short Films, Features, Festival Fun, and an exclusive sneak peek of Michel Gagne’s latest awesomeness.
Join us for four cartoony-packed days celebrating over 100 animated films and their creators. Book some time off to watch some incredible shorts in person at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. Get your foot in the animation, arts, and gaming industry while connecting with directors, artists, and studios at our exclusive networking events! Feast on weird, beautiful and awe-inspiring cartoons from around the world! It all happens April 9th through 13th, 2025.
Stay tuned for updates!
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
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DAY ONE
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2025
Join us for our Opening Ceremonies followed by an incredible feature film!
Schedule To Be Announced
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DAY TWO
THURSDAY APRIL 10, 2025
Join us for some LAAFI’s and incredible films created by Indigenous Individuals in the evening.
Schedule To Be Announced
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DAY THREE
FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2025
Join us for a sneak peek feature in the evening after our first conference day finishes. After that, join us for a VIP Reception Mixer with Canadian Classic Animators and celebration of the creators of Nelvana’s Detentionaire!
Schedule To Be Announced
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DAY FOUR
SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2025
Join us for the second day of our conference and a bunch of animated films over two venues followed by a huge networking party (bigger than ever!) sponsored by our friends at Pipeline Studios!
Schedule To Be Announced
FESTIVAL PASSES + ADD ON
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TAAFI 2025 Festival Pass $99
Full Festival Access
Includes the following:
• Opening Ceremony @ Hot Docs - April 9
• All TAAFI Screenings @ Hot Docs - April 9-12
• Pipeline Party (Location TBA) - April 12 -
TAAFI 2025 Festival STUDENT Pass $75
Full Festival Access
Includes the following:
• Opening Ceremony @ Hot Docs - April 9
• All TAAFI Screenings @ Hot Docs - April 9-12
• Pipeline Party (Location TBA) - April 12 -
TAAFI 2025 ALL ACCESS $299
Full Festival + Conference Access
Includes the following:
• Opening Ceremony @ Hot Docs - April 9
• All TAAFI Screenings @ Hot Docs - April 9-12
• VIP Reception Party (Location TBA) - April 11
• TAIC 2025 (Conference) @ Courtyard Marriott Toronto - April 11-12
• Pipeline Party (Location TBA) - April 12 -
TAAFI 2025 Conference Pass $199
Conference Access
Includes the following:
• TAIC 2025 (Conference) @ Courtyard Marriott Toronto - April 11-12• VIP Reception Party (Location TBA) - April 11
• Pipeline Party (Location TBA) - April 12
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PERFECT PITCH PROGRAM $499
TAAFI EXCLUSIVE
DATE TBD
2 Pitching workshops
1 on 3 session with 1 director, 1 writer, + 1 producer
1 Networking luncheon
Big Pitch Competition for top 3 pitches
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE