A Space exhibits multi-disciplinary contemporary art that engages social critique. We are interested in how artists and curators can create a space for different readings or experiences of culture, and in multidisciplinary projects that create a forum for dialogue and collaboration between communities. A Space is committed to fostering discourse around politically engaged work, issue-based […]Read More
aluCine is organized by Southern Currents / Corrientes del Sur, a Toronto-based, non-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and presentation of contemporary media art by local artists of Latin American heritage; the presentation of international Latino works in Canada; and the presentation of Canadian works in Latin America and elsewhere since 1992. After 12 years, aluCine […]Read More
The mandate of the Asinabka Festival is to present an annual Indigenous film & media arts festival in the nations capital that allows independent artists, national, international, Indigenous, non-Indigenous, to share, present, and disseminate their work. The Asinabka Festival aims to highlight works that examine Indigenous issues and topics; to support media-artists and filmmakers; to promote […]Read More
Belleville Downtown DocFest International Documentary Film Festival — 50 documentaries to move & inspire you. Three days of outstanding films that celebrate life and human dignity around the world and right here at home. Held on the first weekend in March, the festival seeks to promote awareness of cultural, economic and environmental consequences and to […]Read More
The Canadian Film Institute (CFI) was incorporated in 1935 as a federally-chartered, non-governmental, non-profit cultural organization. It is the oldest film institution in Canada and the second oldest film institute in the world. The CFI’s mandate is to encourage and promote the production, diffusion, study, appreciation, and use of moving images for cultural and educational purposes […]Read More
Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre is Canada’s foremost non-commercial distributor and resource for independently produced film and time-based art. We represent approximately 850 filmmakers worldwide and over 2,700 titles. CFMDC’s collection is diverse, ranging from the 1950s to the present, and contains some of Canada’s most original and well-respected works of art on film. www.cfmdc.orgRead More
Charles Street Video’s mandate is to further a rigorous, diverse media arts practice by providing artists with affordable access to video and digital media production/post-production tools, and offering creation opportunities such as residencies, commissions and youth programs. Our further goals are to contribute to the development of emerging artists through scholarships, to provide technical support […]Read More
Colectivo Toronto is dedicated to the development and presentation of contemporary art. We work in collaboration with other collectives, artist-run centres, galleries and art organizations. This collaborative process allows us to foster important ties with the mainstream and the alternative art community. www.colectivotoronto.caRead More
Creative Industries North Bay Inc. is a not-for-profit art service organization serving North Bay and Nipissing area. Mandate: Creative Industries supports, connects and promotes the creative sector to foster a progressive, prosperous community. Vision: Every community member sees the creative sector as a vital part of North Bay, Nipissings’ identity and prosperity. Pillars: Creative Industries has 4 pillars […]Read More
Part gallery and publisher, part professional association and network, CDCC exists to: provide opportunities and resources to curators and artists for the production of exhibitions and projects within a critical framework; foster curatorial community and discourse at all levels of professional development; promote education, sustainability, and best practices in curating and exhibition-making; and more. With a focus on critically engaged, […]Read More
Digi60 is a grass-roots, volunteer driven, registered not-for-profit corporation run by filmmakers, for filmmakers. Our vision is to help build a community of Ottawa filmmakers who create, foster, and support independent, sustainable, local filmmaking. Digi60’s mandate is to provide opportunities for new and emerging filmmakers to Create and Learn, Expand their Network, and Multiply their […]Read More
Digital Arts Resource Centre (formerly SAW Video) is a not-for-profit, artist-run media art centre that fosters the growth and development of artists through access to equipment, training, mentorship, and programming. Our mission is to support a diverse community of media artists empowered by technology, programming and the exchange of ideas. Our core principles are independence […]Read More
Ed Video exists to instigate and enable the creation and exhibition of independent media arts. Anyone can become a member, take workshops, rent equipment, or take part in our events. Since 1976, Ed Video has helped members create video-based projects that represent the diversity, spirit and viewpoints of the people in our region. We achieve […]Read More
The Factory Media Centre is a not-for-profit artist-driven resource centre dedicated to the production and promotion of creatively diverse forms of independent films, videos, and other streaming multimedia art forms. http://factorymediacentre.ca/Read More
The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) – “Always honest, not always pretty” – was founded in 2001. FeFF is an annual competitive independent film festival that provides an exclusive showcase for Canadian and international women filmmakers. It pays tribute to the best and most creative in independent film and serves to bridge the gap between […]Read More
Flash Frame is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of film and video production in Northwestern Ontario. Founded in January 2001, it has an open door policy for anyone in the community who may wish to join. Members range from professional producers and directors to film students and those with a casual interest in […]Read More
Gallery 101 honours and respects the original people of the territory we currently occupy: unceded and unsurrendered Anishnaabe-Aki who have been living and working on this land since time immemorial. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Gallery 101 is a non-profit artist-run centre with charitable status dedicated to the professional presentation and circulation of visual and media […]Read More
Gallery 44 was founded in 1979 to establish a creative, supportive environment in which photography could flourish. The artist-run centre now consists of an art gallery, a resource centre, and an affordable darkroom and production facility for artistic creation and workshop programs. gallery44.orgRead More
Gallery TPW is a not-for-profit, artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation and critical investigation of contemporary still and time-based images, exploring the exchange between photography, film and video. Through a diverse program of exhibitions, screenings, performance, new critical writing and unique public programs, TPW is distinctive in expanding an awareness of the vital role that images play in […]Read More
The Game Arts International Network (GAIN) is a registered not-for-profit focused on interconnecting existing game arts organizations and nurturing new structures in emerging regions. As games are increasingly recognized for their cultural value, local collectives and organizations with a focus on games as a form of creative expression have begun to emerge all over the […]Read More
Gamma Space Collaborative Studio is a nonprofit coworking space and shared resource hub for anyone working in — and experimenting with — games and interactive digital media. www.gammaspace.ca Read More
The Guelph Film Festival is a documentary film festival dedicated to expanding the proliferation of voices and perspectives of all kinds through the presentation of stories that explore themes of social justice, the environment, and community building. We are serious about promoting gender parity and diversity in the film industry and every decision we make […]Read More
As an artist-run centre, empowers artists of all career levels to take risks with their contemporary visual arts practices and present their work in a critical context. Our exhibitions, publications, and special projects offer education and mentorship, facilitate regional and national dialogue, and encourage collaboration, conversation, and critical inquiry. Our programs are free and open […]Read More
Images Festival is the largest festival in North America for experimental and independent moving image culture, showcasing the innovative edge of international contemporary media art both on and off the screen through film, video, installation, music and performance. From Super‑8 and hand-tinted celluloid to the latest video art, Images has presented thousands of films and […]Read More
imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content. The organisation is recognised locally, nationally, and internationally for excellence and innovation in programming and as the global centre for Indigenous media arts. imagineNATIVE (legal entity: The Centre for Aboriginal Media) is a registered charity committed to creating a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and […]Read More
Inside Out is a not-for-profit registered charity that exists to challenge attitudes and change lives through the promotion, production and exhibition of film made by and about 2SLGBTQ+ people of all ages, races and abilities. For more than three decades, Inside Out has brought Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community together in celebration of the best queer film […]Read More
Inter Arts Matrix fosters the development of works in which the various artistic disciplines are not simply set besides each other, but intermingle and influence each other, creating new forms of expression in the process. Whether a film, an exhibition or installation, a concert, a theatre performance, an opera or a work of art created […]Read More
InterAccess is Ontario’s only gallery and production facility devoted exclusively to electronic media art. Our mission is to expand the cultural space of technology and to support the full cycle of artistic practice in electronic media art. We reach out to our members and public through our diverse programming, including workshops, talks, screenings, exhibitions, Open Studios, and […]Read More
Founded in 2004 in Toronto, Le Labo’s mandate is to produce and promote francophone media art and interdisciplinary projects. Studio dedicated to research and production, Le Labo’s programming includes residencies, exhibitions/ installations, workshops and conferences. Le Labo is also committed in providing numerous activities to the community and the younger generation such as youth workshops […]Read More
The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is an artist-run charitable organization dedicated to facilitating excellence in the moving image through media arts education and production resources. 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 […]Read More
The Lightproof Film Collective was formed in early 2020 with the mandate to encourage experimental film practices in Ottawa through the creation and presentation of works on film stock. The collective consists of seven practicing filmmakers. In coming together as a collective, we seek to foster community, exchange knowledge, and observe the largely invisible practice […]Read More
Established in 2012, LOMAA is an emerging, enthusiastic and devoted non-profit artist-run collective that fosters collaboration, investigation and innovation by tapping into the talent and serving the needs of media artists in the London region. We help to support and program creative partnerships between filmmakers, photographers, sound artists, musicians, engineers, and scientists, among others. Our […]Read More
Media City is an annual international festival of film and video art presented in Windsor, ON and Detroit, MI since 1994. Each year the festival showcases approximately 75 new films and videos in all gauges and formats in its International Competition Series. Media City also hosts retrospective programs, LIVE performances, residencies, and workshops with visiting […]Read More
The Near North Mobile Media Lab (N2M2L) is an arts collective mandated to provide support to the media arts community in our region of Northern Ontario. We provide access to media arts education, opportunities for media arts dissemination, and support to a community of emerging and practicing media artists. N2M2L facilitates educational workshops, presents exhibitions, […]Read More
New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) is a non-profit organization, formerly based in Toronto, that presents performances and installations spanning the entire spectrum of electroacoustic and experimental sound art. NAISA has been operating the NAISA North Media Arts Centre since 2017, located in the centre of the village of South River at 106 Ottawa Ave., a short distance from Algonquin Park, at […]Read More
Open Studio was founded in 1970 as an Artist-Run Centre dedicated to contemporary printmaking. We provide accessible, inclusive, and affordable facilities, programs, and services for artists and the public from across Canada and abroad. Our primary goal is to support artists in creating and exhibiting contemporary prints within an open-minded, safe, and collaborative environment. […]Read More
Planet in Focus is Canada’s leading not-for-profit environmental film organization. Since 1999, Planet in Focus has played a significant role in helping to raise awareness about the state of our planet using the power of film. As the producer of Canada’s largest and longest running environmental film festival, Planet in Focus showcases a wide range […]Read More
Pleasure Dome is an exhibition collective dedicated t the presentation o artists’ moving images. Since the fall of 1989, Pleasure Dome has presented diverse experimental media arts, as such we strive to nurture an appreciation for artists’ moving images in ways which are accessible, engaging and challenging, and balance our exhibition priorities to include: current […]Read More
The Quinte Film Alternative (QFA) Great Movie Wednesdays! offer Quinte residents the opportunity to see first-rate, first-run films that wouldn’t otherwise light up the movie screens in this area. The Quinte Film Alternative is a not-for-profit organization run by a handful of volunteers on behalf of all film lovers. Everyone is welcome. www.quintefilmalternative.caRead More
re:assemblage collective: since 2016 this collective has been committed to championing underrepresented voices and perspectives through public film/video screenings. We are itinerant and intentional. We are “reassembling” assumptions about artist film/video practices: who is shown and the forms of works championed. In 2022 we started a new non-fiction film festival called DIFFUSION scheduled to take place August […]Read More
Reelout exists to celebrate queer media arts and to contribute to community vitality by programming materials that focus on issues of sexuality, race, culture, religion, class, gender, ability, health and age, thereby purposefully drawing together and initiating challenging dialogue among disparate members of the queer communities in Kingston and the surrounding area as well as […]Read More
The Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s only free-of-charge community film festival, dedicated to showcasing local and international independent works relevant to inner-city communities like Regent Park, the largest and oldest public housing project in Canada. The Festival’s principal activity is to organize an annual festival along with year-round school and community screenings, panel discussions, performances […]Read More
Rendezvous with Madness is the first and largest mental health festival in the world. The festival presents local, national and international work exploring themes of mental health and addiction issues each October. Rendezvous was founded in 1993 and is a multidisciplinary event that includes visual art, performance, music, theatre and dance in addition to its […]Read More
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is an artist-run centre dedicated to the development and presentation of contemporary visual and media art by South Asian artists. Our mission is to produce innovative programs that explore issues and ideas shaping South Asian identities and experiences. We encourage work that is challenging, experimental, and engaged in critical discussion […]Read More
The 8 Fest was initiated four years ago under the banner of — the 8 fest: Small-Gauge film Festival: Super 8/ 8 mm. – 9.5 mm / Loops, zoetropes & their kin and “a little festival for small films”. Small-gauge film refers to 8mm, Super‑8 and related film formats. Originally introduced for amateur use, small-gauge […]Read More
The Hand Eye Society is a Toronto not-for-profit dedicated to supporting and showcasing videogames made primarily as a form of creative expression. We provide audience development, education, creative opportunities, mentorship, knowledge sharing and inspiration to game creators, enthusiasts, and the game-curious in Toronto. Founded in 2009, it is the first videogame arts organization in the world. […]Read More
The Toronto Animated Image Society is a non-profit, artist-run centre that explores and promotes the art of animation and supports animators as artists. Over the past 25 years, TAIS has encouraged the exchange of information, facilities, ideas and aesthetics within Toronto’s animation community through workshops, screenings, art exhibits, commissioning projects and by providing affordable access […]Read More
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the breadth and diversity of comics, and what is considered comics, as legitimate medium of literary and artistic worth. We seek to promote the creators of these works in their broad and diverse voices, for the betterment of the medium of comics and to reach as […]Read More
The Toronto Jewish Film Festival (TJFF) is the largest Jewish-contest film festival of over 100 worldwide. TJFF presents the best feature film, documentaries and shorts from Canada and around the world on themes of Jewish culture and identity. TJFF hosts an 11-day spring Festival, as well as offering year-round film screenings and events. www.tjff.comRead More
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) is a charitable organization dedicated to bringing high quality, accessible, diverse, and engaging outdoor film programming to communities across the city of Toronto. Christie Pits Film Festival (CPFF) is its signature project, and Toronto’s largest public outdoor film festival. TOpictureshow.comRead More
The Toronto Queer Film Festival showcases contemporary, innovative, queer and trans film and video art. We are especially interested in supporting formally experimental films and/or social justice themed projects that center the experiences of Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, transgender people, sex workers, porn makers, and other communities often marginalized in contemporary […]Read More
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora, fueling the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada. Reel Asian produces an annual public film and video festival for the purposes of educating and advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the historical, […]Read More
TSV is an artist-run centre that provides independent artists and arts/community organizations with video production/postproduction support and services at accessible rates. Here since 1971, TSV is an important part of the media arts community and is committed to providing a broad spectrum of services related to video: workshops, screenings, exhibitions, artist residencies artist talks and […]Read More
VibraFusionLab is an interactive creative media studio that promotes and encourages the creation of new accessible art forms, including the vibrotactile. The Lab investigate the potential of vibration as a form of inclusive artistic expression for artists and arts presenters and to investigate new experiences of sensory accessibility for participants and audiences of all abilities. […]Read More
Established in 1980, Vtape is a not-for-profit information resource centre and distribution system for video art. Born from a love of video art,as a specialized distributor, Vtape has become a leader in media art exhibition, restoration, and migration. Vtape makes its exceptional collection of contemporary video artworks accessible to a client base of educators, curators, […]Read More
VUCAVU is a national film and video digital distribution platform representing the collections of eight Canadian distribution partners whose combined holdings total approximately 14,000 works spanning 45 years. VUCAVU helps the work of Canadian filmmakers and video artists be seen by the world. VUCAVU.com Read More
White Water Gallery is a not-for-profit artist-run centre committed to supporting artistic practices that are innovative and relevant. Understanding the need to advance the public’s threshold for viewing contemporary art, the gallery encourages outreach programming that promotes accessibility and shared knowledge. whitewatergallery.comRead More
YYZ supports critical and experimental artistic practices through exhibitions, publishing, educational programs, and the commissioning of new works. By prioritizing the agency of artists, YYZ provides a unique platform for building communities and advancement of culture. http://www.yyzartistsoutlet.org/Read More