There are many nights where I’m bored and I find myself thinking “what’s going on around the city?”

As an indie filmmaker, it can be frustrating which is why we’ve taken out the leg work for you by making a list of the Top 5 events going on. 

Which events are you going to? Did we miss anything you’d like included? Leave a comment below.

5. Toronto Spanish Film Festival 2016

This festival is one of the biggest Spanish languages festivals around organized by the Organized by SPAIN arts & culture and Revue Cinema and if you would be missing out on some serious cinema if you don’t attend.

Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave / Monday, May, 2nd to Monday, May, 23rd / $8 to $12

4. Anime! At the Revue! Spirited Away on the big screen!

Everyone likes anime and this is one of the greatest films ever made from Studio Ghibli. Why not check it on the big screen while you can?

Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave / Thursday, May 5th / $8 to $12

3. 24th Toronto Jewish Film Festival

This festival is a showcase of all the Jewish talent there is available from the small indie filmmakers to big budget. You do not want to to miss this event.

Various locations / Thursday, May 5th – 15th / $9 to $18

2. Hot Docs 2016

Some say that the best sort of film is is reality so why not spend an evening seeing some of the best documentary films the world has to offer.

The Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, Toronto / April, 28th – May 8th / $17 to $22

1. In Love With the Stars

With this rare glimpse into TIFF’s massive reference archive, you get to see all celebrity insights you can handle. Some say the stars the make the film so what better way to find an answer to that question than attending this exhibition?

Film Reference library, TIFF Bell Lightbox / September 2015 – June 4th 2016 / Free (guided tours)

Bonus

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival

In this 20 year festival celebrating photography, you can explore the influence on images directly in relation to filmmaking. If you’re a cinematographer, this is especially for you.

Various locations / January 2016 – September 2016

The Future of Film Showcase

Brand new festival for young filmmakers.

Cineplex at Yonge and Eglinton / Thursday May 5th at 7:30pm / $7 per ticket

 

Which events are you going to? Did we miss anything you’d like included? Leave a comment below.