Toronto’s Longest-Running Free Film Festival Offers More Than Movies
The 23rd annual Regent Park Film Festival will be held in Toronto from November 27 to 30, showcasing four days of free films, creative workshops, and community events. This long-standing celebration is the city’s oldest free film festival and continues to expand beyond cinema alone.
“Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is an award-winning, community-based, charitable organization,” said the RPFF team. “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.”
This year’s lineup features 43 films that explore the everyday acts of care that support individuals and communities through both loss and joy. The program also includes artist talks and opportunities for local engagement.
Feature Films
- Second Chance by Subhadra Mahajan
- Ky Nam Inn | Quán Kỳ Nam by Leon Le
- Suddenly TV by Roopa Gogineni
Short Films
- 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
If you missed the festival’s summer event, “Under the Stars,” this is another opportunity to experience community cinema at its best.
Author’s Summary
The Regent Park Film Festival returns from November 27–30, offering 43 free films and events that celebrate care, creativity, and diverse communities across Toronto.