North AmericaMajor★ Oscar-qualifying

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

📍 Toronto, Canada · September

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General / prestige (audience-driven, Oscar-season launchpad)
Major audience festival and awards-season bellwether (People's Choice Award is an Oscar predictor).

Oscar-qualifying

Yes — Short Film. Winning the relevant award here can make a film eligible for Academy Award consideration — confirm the exact category and current rules on the festival's official site.
Heads up: deadlines and entry fees change every cycle. This listing's volatile details are rated high confidence — always confirm on the official site before you submit. Spot something out of date? Suggest an edit.
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