Toronto’s Longest-Running Free Film Festival Returns
The 23rd annual Regent Park Film Festival will be held from November 27 to 30, offering four days of free movies, workshops, artist talks, and community events in Toronto.
A Celebration Beyond Movies
This festival is the city’s longest-running free film event and focuses on much more than just screenings. After their popular "Movie Nights Under the Stars" during the summer, this is another chance to engage with the festival’s vibrant offerings.
Festival Mission and Values
“Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is an award-winning, community based, charitable organization,” the organizers explain. “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.”
Program Highlights
- The festival features 43 films capturing "the everyday acts of care that sustain us and our communities, even as the world moves through both loss and joy."
- Feature films include:
- Second Chance by Subhadra Mahajan
- Ky Nam Inn | Quán Kỳ Nam by Leon Le
- Suddenly TV by Roopa Gogineni
- Short films showcase titles such as:
- 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 Engagement
The festival includes workshops and artist talks to deepen the connection between audiences and filmmakers, fostering a space for marginalized voices to be heard and celebrated.
Summary: Regent Park Film Festival, Toronto’s longest free festival, presents 43 thoughtful films and community events from Nov 27–30, highlighting stories from marginalized voices through inclusive art and dialogue.