Submission Instructions

Please read our Eligibility Guidelines before filling out this form.

Why Submit?

• Share your film in a safe and supportive environment

• Connect with fellow filmmakers, film enthusiasts, artists, and industry professionals

• Participate in panel discussions and community conversations

• Be part of building something new: a festival rooted in community, representation, creativity, and cultural exchange

Eligibility Guidelines

Tiny Hours Film Festival is about sharing stories in a safe, inclusive space. Whether it’s a personal project you’ve been sitting on or a short you’ve been perfecting, we welcome all filmmakers to submit. Rough cuts, experiments, and passion projects included.

We welcome films from:

• Emerging and established filmmakers across genres, including: Narrative Shorts, Documentaries, Experimental Films, and Animation

• Filmmakers who own full rights to their submitted film

• Projects highlighting underrepresented perspectives and cultures

We especially encourage submissions from:

• Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)

• 2SLGBTQIA+ filmmakers

• Disabled creators

• Storytellers whose perspectives are often overlooked

Key Dates

• Submissions Open: Feb 2, 2026

• Final submissions accepted by March 31, 2026 — $25 + HST

• Notification of Selection: April 15, 2026

• Festival Date: Spring/Summer 2026 (exact dates to be announced) in Toronto, Ontario

Submission fees

Submission fees support:

• Venue costs

• Exhibition infrastructure

• Community donation

Payments are accepted by credit card and charged once we receive a copy of your film. The form must be submitted, and the fee paid, before the final deadline (March 31, 2026) to be considered. Submission fees are non-refundable.

If you prefer sending an e-transfer, or have any questions, please reach out to info@tinyhours.ca before filling out the form.

Submission Requirements

• Maximum film length: 20 minutes

• Non-English films must include English subtitles

• Accepted formats: Online screener (Vimeo/YouTube with password) for review. If selected, filmmakers will be asked to provide a high-resolution file (ProRes .mov or .mp4).