🎉 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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🇨🇦 We want to see YOUR work! Starting in April 2026, WSC will be featuring Canadian short-form series across its social channels, website, and newsletters.
Interested? Fill out the submission form in our LinkTree (link in bio).
Priority will be given to series made by current WSC members, but all eligible Canadian short-form series will be considered.
Happy submitting!
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✨Our May 2026 Series Spotlight selection is Settle Down
Produced by Charlie David (@border2borderentertainment ) and directed by Sam Coyle (@its_sam_coyle ), Settle Down is a comedy series that follows Mason, an expert on queer relationships and a matchmaker with a booming success rate. When it comes to love, he knows all... except why his own relationship is on the rocks.
Now available to stream on @outtv , @cbcgem , and more!
🔗 Want to have your series or podcast featured by WebSeries Canada? Submit your project via the link in our bio.
#webseries #canadiantv #torontofilmmakers
Did you know that WebSeries Canada members get up to TWO free coaching sessions per year?
Access to this program is consistently ranked as one of the greatest benefits of WSC membership, giving series makers from all backgrounds one-on-one access to industry veterans.
Want to book your sessions? Just sign up for a membership via our link in bio and fill out the coaching application form on our website. We’ll then be in touch to help you book your session!
✨ The National Coaching Program is generously sponsored by the @independent.production.fund
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More moments from our April 7th Ask/Give Mixer at New Metric Media, generously sponsored by @ontariocreates
Thank you again to all who came out and all the volunteers who made this event such a big success.
Can’t wait to see you all at the next one! 🎉
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📸 Our favorite red carpet moments from the WSC Ask/Give Networking Mixer at @newmetricmedia on April 7th.
Thank you to all the web series creators and filmmakers who came out for an unforgettable night of networking, and to @ontariocreates for sponsoring this event.
Missed this one? No worries! Give us a follow, subscribe to our newsletter (at the bottom of any page on our website — link in bio), and stay tuned for details about the next event.
📸 by @tianyi.zh
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Some of our favorite candid shots from the April 7th Connect Event at New Metric Media, sponsored by @ontariocreates ✨
Thank you to everyone who came out for the event, and to the @newmetricmedia team for lending us their beautiful event space!
We look forward to hosting you all again soon, at our next live networking event! 🎉
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Want a copy of the event photos? Complete the short survey we sent to your email for gallery access.
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The National Coaching Program is officially back! 🎉 Throughout 2026, WSC members will be able to schedule up to two free private coaching sessions with experienced industry professionals.
Sessions are available on a first-come-first-served basis, so we encourage members to submit their coaching request forms early.
Not a member? Join for just $100/year and enjoy free coaching, free access to our networking and professional development events, and exclusive discounts and perks throughout the year!
🔗 Sign up available via link in bio.
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We’re starting spring off with a bang! 🎉 Join us on April 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm ET for an evening of networking at @newmetricmedia , generously sponsored by @ontariocreates
WSC members get FREE access to this event! Not a member? Sign up via the link in our bio. It’s only $100/year, and you get free access to events, two free coaching sessions per year, exclusive discounts on partner services, and more!
📍 337 Queen St W, 4th Floor (accessible only by stairs)
🗓️ April 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 pm ET
🥂 Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased via the link in our bio
Capacity is limited and tickets are selling quickly, so be sure to register soon!
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We’re proud to share that Sara Mauleón @saramauleon , Founder & CEO of MAULEÓN, will be speaking at an upcoming panel in Canada 🇨🇦 "Cutting Edge Digital Promotion Webseries" alongside an outstanding group of industry professionals: Carrie Hayden, Jess Carroll, (@6of1digital ) Brittany Tiplady (@looselipsmedia ) and Davin Lengyel.
Together, they will explore a key question every creator faces: How do we make sure our series truly reach their audience? 🎥
Sara will bring her European perspective on communication, storytelling and community building, drawing from MAULEÓN’s experience in cultural marketing, audiovisual production and strategy.
This panel is sponsored by @ontariocreates and organized by @webseriescanada ,a must-watch for creators developing a project and looking to connect it with the right audience. ✨
Save the date!
FEB 18th, 7-9PM
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❓Is tax season messing with your head? Check out our next Connect Event! On March 17th, we’ll be chatting with tax pro Sunny Widerman (CEO of Personal Tax Advisors) about how the CRA decides what counts as a business expense.
We’ll walk you through:
-who can deduct business expenses
-the general principles of deduction
-deductions to avoid
Register for this FREE event via our LinkTree (link in bio).
This event is generously sponsored by @ontariocreates ✨
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