About Festival
The Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT, recognized by IMDb, was established in Toronto in 2015. In a short span, it has grown into a prominent international festival in Toronto, attracting over 10,000 patrons annually. Former Toronto Mayor John Tory inaugurated the festival in previous years, and it garnered coverage from prominent Canadian news outlets, including Globe and Mail and CBC.
The ninth edition of the festival introduces a hybrid seasonal structure for its film competition. In the initial round, our jury selects the winners of each season through private screenings. All winning projects have the opportunity to request an online screening. If chosen by the programming team, these winners may also be considered for the physical competition, where they will be showcased and compete with other film winners at the live event.
History of Toronto Independent Festival of Cift
- Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2019
- Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2018
- Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2017
- Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2016
- Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2015
Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2019
The 2019 Toronto Independent Festival of Cift was held at TIFF Bell Lightbo and, Art Gallery of Ontario, November 22th-29th. Many of the the year’s most acclaimed Iranian films, including Castle of Dream, Arab Blues, Suddenly a Tree and Beloved were screened at the festival. The best picture prize, awarded by a jury of film professionals, was given to Mohsen Tanabandeh’s Oath, while another five films shared the festival’s awards.
Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2018
The 2019 Toronto Independent Festival of Cift was held at TIFF Bell Lightbo and, Art Gallery of Ontario, November 22th-29th. Many of the the year’s most acclaimed Iranian films, including Castle of Dream, Arab Blues, Suddenly a Tree and Beloved were screened at the festival. The best picture prize, awarded by a jury of film professionals, was given to Mohsen Tanabandeh’s Oath, while another five films shared the festival’s awards.
Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2017
The 2019 Toronto Independent Festival of Cift was held at TIFF Bell Lightbo and, Art Gallery of Ontario, November 22th-29th. Many of the the year’s most acclaimed Iranian films, including Castle of Dream, Arab Blues, Suddenly a Tree and Beloved were screened at the festival. The best picture prize, awarded by a jury of film professionals, was given to Mohsen Tanabandeh’s Oath, while another five films shared the festival’s awards.
Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2016
The 2019 Toronto Independent Festival of Cift was held at TIFF Bell Lightbo and, Art Gallery of Ontario, November 22th-29th. Many of the the year’s most acclaimed Iranian films, including Castle of Dream, Arab Blues, Suddenly a Tree and Beloved were screened at the festival. The best picture prize, awarded by a jury of film professionals, was given to Mohsen Tanabandeh’s Oath, while another five films shared the festival’s awards.
Toronto Independent Festival of Cift 2015
The 2019 Toronto Independent Festival of Cift was held at TIFF Bell Lightbo and, Art Gallery of Ontario, November 22th-29th. Many of the the year’s most acclaimed Iranian films, including Castle of Dream, Arab Blues, Suddenly a Tree and Beloved were screened at the festival. The best picture prize, awarded by a jury of film professionals, was given to Mohsen Tanabandeh’s Oath, while another five films shared the festival’s awards.
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- INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
- + 30000 UNIQUE VISITRS
- + 12000 ATTENDESS
- + 50 WORKSHOPS
Festival Events
Opening Festival
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for Performing ArtsToronto Independent Festival of Cift
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts
