Open Screening – August 2026
Photo credit in graphic: Annette Mangaard.
THE LIAISON OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS OF TORONTO (LIFT)
ANNOUNCES OPEN SCREENING – AUGUST 2026
Join the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) for our August 2026 Open Screening. The event will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in the Main Classroom at the LIFT facility (located at 1137 Dupont)
The event is an opportunity to show new films, audiovisual experiments, found footage and works-in-progress. There is no submission process as films will not be curated. The event is first come, first screened. We will accept up to 90 minutes of work.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
LIFT Main Classroom
1137 Dupont Street
Screening starts at 7:00pm
Admission:
Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) with suggested donation of $5.00
Cash accepted at the door.
Light refreshments will be served.
Requirements for all films:
– The duration of all films must be 10 minutes or less.
– Accepted Formats: Digital Files (H.264/ProRes that must be brought on your own Mac formatted hard drive), Regular 8mm originals/prints, Super 8mm originals/prints or 16mm originals/prints.
– All films must follow LIFT’s Code of Conduct. LIFT does not tolerate homophobia, sexism, racism, transphobia, xenophobia or any type of discrimination.
The LIFT Facility is accessible. Please email us if you require additional accommodations not listed on our website.
Questions and accessibility inquiries should be emailed to:
Summer 2026 Conference and Meeting Planner Mia Buono at mbuono@lift.ca
Subject Heading: August 2026 Open Screening – First and Last Name
The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is Canada’s foremost artist-run production and education organization dedicated to celebrating excellence in the moving image. LIFT exists to provide support and encouragement for independent filmmakers and artists through affordable access to production, post-production and exhibition equipment; professional and creative development; workshops and courses; commissioning and exhibitions; artist residencies; and a variety of other services. http://lift.ca
LIFT is supported by self-generated revenue as well as the following year-round funders: the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA), the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), Ontario Arts Foundation, the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Arts Council (TAC).
As a charitable organization, LIFT graciously accepts donations via our CanadaHelps page. If you would like to support our filmmaking community, please visit https://lift.ca/donate
Thursday 20 August 2026, 19:00 to 21:00
Non-members: Pay-What -You -Can (PWYC) - Suggested $5.00
Members: Pay-What -You -Can (PWYC) - Suggested $5.00
Location:
Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT)
1137 Dupont Street
Toronto Ontario Canada