Toronto’s Longest-Running Free Film Festival Returns
The 23rd annual Regent Park Film Festival will be held from November 27 to 30 in Toronto. This event marks the city’s longest-running free film festival, offering much more than just movies.
More Than Just Films
After the popular summer series, Under the Stars, the festival returns with four days of complimentary movies, workshops, artist talks, and community events.
“Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is an award-winning, community based, charitable organization,” says the 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.”
Film Lineup and Themes
This year’s selection features 43 films that explore the everyday acts of care that support individuals and communities through both hardship and happiness.
- Feature Films: Second Chance by Subhadra Mahajan, Ky Nam Inn | Quán Kỳ Nam by Leon Le, and 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, and Paradise Heights by Karl Kai and Robert Mentov.
Community and Accessibility
RPFF continues to focus on inclusivity, ensuring that financial barriers do not limit access to artistic expression and storytelling.
Author’s summary: The Regent Park Film Festival, Toronto's longest free festival, celebrates diverse stories with 43 films and community events, emphasizing inclusivity and access to art.