ABOUT US

Established in 2011, Breakthroughs Film Festival (BFF) is a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers who identify as women, trans men or non-binary. Our main yearly event is a festival that takes place in Toronto, showcasing Canadian and International short films in all genres made by emerging directors of all ages. After each night of screenings, we host Q&A discussions with participating directors, giving audiences a chance to learn more about their work, upcoming projects, and discuss themes and ideas raised in the films shown. 

MISSION STATEMENT

At Breakthroughs Film Festival, we see cinema as a meeting place. We champion emerging women, trans, and non-binary filmmakers as they experiment, discover, and grow in their craft.

We create space for bold, personal storytelling and bring these films into conversation with an engaged and open audience. Our audience is essential to our community and the lifeline of the work. 

Grounded in intersectional feminist values, we are committed to building an inclusive, artist-centered environment that prioritizes equity, access, and creative freedom.