Funding and broadcast aren’t just about where your project lands – they’re how you unlock the opportunities your story deserves.

Cheers 🥂 to Donna Cagnoli & Paul Gardner (Bell Fibe TV1), Mich Geddes (Neshama Entertainment), Suzanne Marshall (Hollywood Suite), Mark Shapland (IPF), and moderator Katie Uhlmann (WebSeries Canada) for joining us to get creators FUNDED AND SEEN – breaking down partnerships, relationship-building, and how to position your project for success.

🎙️ Episode 13 on CFF’s Cheers & Chats Podcast just dropped!

Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Big thanks to our community partner Webseries Canada for co-presenting this panel at CFF.

Location scouting isn’t just where you film — it’s how you unlock the cinematic canvas your story deserves.

Cheers 🥂 Dason Johnson, Richard Hughes, Bobby Donches, and moderator Magali Simard for joining us to SCOUT T.O. and break down the craft, creativity, and strategy behind choosing the perfect location.

🎙️ Episode 12 on CFF's Cheers & Chats Podcast just dropped!

Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Big thanks to our sponsors xoTO and DGC Ontario for making this panel possible – and accessible to creators through CFF.

CFF kicked off our 2025 Industry Series with a powerful conversation on GLOBAL VOICES, featuring festival-selected filmmakers whose international stories and lived experiences are helping redefine Canadian cinema.

Cheers to Yazmeen Kanji, Amir Kahnamouee, Celestina Aleobua, Tarique Qayumi, and moderator Anya Vegabova — welcome to the fest!

Join them for an inspiring discussion on collaboration, creativity, and the power of storytelling without borders.