IIFFT

About IIFFT

The International Indian Film Festival Toronto (IIFFT) is a not-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting the richness of Indian cinema across North America. Guided by a vision to foster stronger cross-cultural connections through the powerful medium of film, IIFFT serves as a vibrant platform for storytelling, dialogue, and artistic exchange.

In 2017, IIFFT expanded to include SPORTS (Soccer and Cricket) to its programming mix to unify communities. IIFFT celebrated the inaugural Celebrity Charity Soccer game at Nathan Phillips Square as part of Canada 150th Celebrations.

In 2019, IIFFT proudly expanded its horizons to include Pakistani cinema, furthering its mission to spotlight South Asian voices and narratives. With this inclusive approach, the festival embraces diversity and unity, showcasing the depth and beauty of the subcontinent’s cinematic heritage.

IIFFT is on a bold path to becoming one of the premier Indian film festivals in North America—uniting audiences, filmmakers, and cultures through the universal language of cinema.

As we look ahead, the 2025 edition of IIFFT promises to be our most exciting and unforgettable celebration yet—bringing more films, more voices, and more moments that will inspire, connect, and captivate.

Become a Sponsor of IIFFT 2025

Join us in bringing the magic of Indian cinema to the North American stage. As a sponsor of the IIFFT, your brand will be front and center at one of the city’s most exciting cultural events — a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and global connection.

Partner with us and be part of something unforgettable.

Become a Sponsor

Volunteer with IIFFT 2025

Become a Sponsor of IIFFT 2025

Be part of the excitement behind the scenes. As a volunteer at IIFFT, you’ll help bring this vibrant celebration of cinema to life — while gaining hands-on experience, meeting industry professionals, and joining a passionate creative community.

Lend your energy. Make an impact. Join the IIFFT team.

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Event Submissions

Open Call for Entries: Submit Your Film to IIFFT

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Are you a filmmaker with a powerful story to tell? The International Indian Film Festival Toronto is now accepting submissions for feature-length documentaries and narrative films (50 minutes or longer). Don't miss your chance to showcase your work on an international stage.

Submission deadline: July 31, 2025.

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Calling all filmmakers! The International Indian Film Festival Toronto is inviting electronic submissions for feature-length documentaries and narrative films (50 minutes or more). Share your vision with an audience that celebrates bold, diverse, and global storytelling.

Submission deadline: July 31, 2025.

Mail-In Submissions Welcome

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Mail-In Submissions Welcome

Prefer to submit by post? Send your film to:

International Indian Film Festival Toronto
Attn: Film Submission
1201 - 1200 Bay Street, Toronto, ON,

M5R 2A5 Canada

Be sure to mail your entry before the deadline!

Submission Guidelines

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The International Indian Film Festival Toronto submission deadline July 31, 2025

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Acceptable film exhibition formats are: NTSC, DCP, DVD or BLU-RAY (Region 0/1)

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The submitter is responsible for mailing all promotional material once the film is approved for screening at the festival

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Films submitted should have a completion date of August 1st, 2024. Any film with a prior completion date will not be entertained. Unless it’s an invitational film by the festival

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Films should have English subtitles if originally in other languages (Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu)

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Previous released films are NOT eligible for submission. Unless it’s an invitational film by the festival

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All shipping costs of the submitted material must be borne by the submitter (A courier is recommended for shipping submissions. Please make sure to provide us with the AWB). Please clearly mark all submission envelopes as “Festival use only” and “No commercial value”. This is recommended for assistance with custom clearance

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Films submitted will not be returned and IIFFT assumes no liability whatsoever for any lost or damaged material

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Selected films will be officially announced by August 15, 2025

Co-Presenting Sponsors

2025 IIFFT Sponsors

About IIFFT

About the IIFFT Team

Malik Ahmad

Malik Ahmad

Malik Ahmad

Kashif Khan

Malik Ahmad

Malik Ahmad

Ryan Smith

Malik Ahmad

Ryan Smith

Become a Sponsor of IIFFT 2025

Become a Sponsor of IIFFT 2025

Become a Sponsor of IIFFT 2025

Volunteer with IIFFT 2025

Become a Sponsor of IIFFT 2025

Become a Sponsor of IIFFT 2025

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Event Submissions

Open Call for Entries: Submit Your Film to IIFFT

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Mail-In Submissions Welcome

Now Accepting Submissions: IIFFT Open Call for Entries

Mail-In Submissions Welcome

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