Toronto’s longest-running, free film festival offers more than movies

Toronto’s Longest-Running Free Film Festival Returns

The 23rd annual Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) will be held from November 27 to 30 in Toronto, offering four days packed with free movies, workshops, artist talks, and community events.

More Than Just Films

RPFF is celebrated as the city’s longest-running free film festival, committed to amplifying marginalized communities and their stories. The festival is a community-driven, charitable organization focused on inclusivity regardless of financial status.

“Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is an award-winning, community based, charitable organization,” the team explains. “RPFF amplifies and centres marginalized communities and their stories. We believe everyone should be able to make and experience film and art, regardless of their financial status.”

Festival Highlights

This year’s lineup features 43 films portraying “the everyday acts of care that sustain us and our communities, even as the world moves through both loss and joy.”

Community Engagement

If you missed the “Movie Nights Under the Stars” over the summer, this festival is a chance to experience free screenings along with interactive workshops and talks designed to foster community connection through film and art.

Regent Park Film Festival remains a vital cultural event that enriches Toronto’s diverse communities by providing accessible and meaningful artistic experiences.

“The festival’s program reflects the strength found in everyday care within communities, highlighting narratives of both hardship and hope.”

Author's summary: The Regent Park Film Festival, Toronto’s longest-running free film event, offers diverse films and workshops to celebrate marginalized voices and community resilience.

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Toronto.com Toronto.com — 2025-11-07

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