The submission deadline for the NEXT UP! Pitch Competition, held as part of T.O. Webfest, has been extended to June 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.! 🎉
Head on over to our link in bio to submit, and be sure to read the full rules and guidelines first. Open to Canadian residents only.
We can’t wait to see even more amazing series ideas come in!
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⏱️ Our regular deadline is in just 10 days. Have a web series, podcast, or short film pilot ready to go? Submit now before fees increase.
The final deadline for submission is June 6, 2026.
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🎉 It’s official: the 2026 edition of T.O. Webfest is scheduled for September 29th & 30th at the Novotel in Toronto!
Submissions are open on Filmfreeway, with special early bird pricing still available until February 28th. WebSeries Canada members also get an exclusive discount!
We’ve also added an exciting new screening category: Short Film Pilots. This category is for short films under 20 minutes that are intended to serve as a pilot episode or proof of concept for a short-form series. An award will also be given out for Best Short Film Pilot. 🥇
Submit your film now, before fees increase, and stay tuned for more exciting info about the festival!
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It’s official: the NEXT UP! Pitch Competition is back for 2026, sponsored by @cmf.fmc 🎉
Submissions open today, April 14th, and close on May 15th at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Five finalists will be chosen to receive private coaching and deliver a live pitch during T.O. Webfest, competing for the grand prize.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hone your pitching skills, receive feedback from a panel of industry experts, and get your project out in front of our web series festival community!
🔗Open to Canadian residents only. Visit the submission form via our link in bio for the full details regarding eligibility and submission materials.
Questions can be sent via email to [email protected].
We can’t wait to see your pitches!
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Love jurying? Want to make a big difference within the web series community? Apply to be a juror for the 2026 edition of T.O. Webfest!
We’re seeking experienced festival judges, series makers, and film professionals to join our growing programming team.
Applying is simple: just email our head programmer, Jess Blackwell, at [email protected] with your resume or a link to your IMDb profile.
Selected candidates will be notified on April 20th, 2026.
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Have questions about our new Short Film Pilot submission category on FilmFreeway? Check out this post!
More info about T.O. Webfest, Ontario’s premiere film festival for short-form web series and podcasts, can be found on our FilmFreeway page (link in bio).
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Before hitting record Jezabel said "I pitched today, I can do anything!!!" And I couldn't agree more!!!
I didn't even go to TIFF 🤦♀️ But we're keeping the blooper 😂😂
@belbamberg@towebfest@webseriescanada
On September 17th, I had the pleasure of presenting an award at the 12th Annual WebSeries Canada Festival closing night gala and awards ceremony.
On behalf of Post City Picture and Sound, I was proud to announce the
Best English Canadian Series Winner!
This award celebrates excellence in English Canadian storytelling, recognizing outstanding creativity and production.
The trophy came with a $2,500 credit for one day in the Post City Theatrical Suite as a contribution to support their next project and we can’t wait to see what they do next!
Congratulations again to all the nominees, and most especially to the winners:
Gisele’s Mashup Adventures - Season 2
(Don Pinsent, Denise Oliver, Gisele Corinthios, Max Von Schilling, Keif Clement, Michelle Melanson, Ken Cuperus, Headspinner Productions)
@towebfest@cbckidsca@cbcgem@michellemcuperus@postcityps@giselesmashupadventures
Shoutout to @katieuhlman the Festival Director for all her hard work and passion.
Cheers!
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Crimson power suit by @hebe_studio in Italy, via @fitzroyrentals
