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
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
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
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
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
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DAY FIVE
APRIL 13, 2025
Job Fair and Animation Arts Maarket Day at George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus!
Schedule To Be Announced
FESTIVAL PASSES + ADD ON
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TAAFI 2025 - Festival ONLY General Adm. $99
Full Festival Access
APRIL 9-13, 2025
14 Screenings
2 Networking Events
100+ Animated Films
Awards Ceremony
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TAAFI 2025 - Festival ONLY Student/Sen. $75
Full Festival Access
APRIL 9-13, 2025
14 Screenings
1 Networking Event
100+ Animated Films
Awards Ceremony
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TAAFI 2025 - ALL ACCESS $299
Full Festival + Conference Access
APRIL 9-13, 2025
14 Screenings
20 Industry Sessions
4 Networking events
70 + Speakers
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TAAFI 2025 - Conference ONLY $199
Conference Access
APRIL 11-12, 2025
20 Industry Sessions
4 Networking events
50 + Speakers
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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
NOTE: This is an add-on and does NOT include a festival or conference pass. Applications must be submitted and accepted to participate. You will need a pitch!
*sorry for the delay opening applications!
*Ticket sales start October 1, 2024 for members only on the member site. Log In to purchase your tickets NOW! Sales start November 1st for the general public.