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Tiny Hours Film Festival
Tiny Hours is a film club celebrating cinema and community, brought to you by Of Sorts®. We’re passionate about diverse stories and perspectives, and we can’t wait to share our carefully curated selections with you.
We’re creating an intimate film festival built for connection, hosted at Westside Studio for its inaugural season. The festival celebrates storytelling that feels personal, human, and perfectly unpolished.
It’s less like a red carpet event and more like a thoughtfully curated movie night among peers; a space where filmmakers, artists, and audiences gather to experience stories together. The festival centres inclusion, representation, and champions community through film.
Our screenings are small by design, creating space for real conversation and genuine support. Whether it’s your first short or your latest passion project, Tiny Hours film festival is a safe and welcoming space to share your work, and to remember why you started making films in the first place.
Why Submit?
Share your film in a supportive, inclusive environment
Connect with filmmakers, artists, and audiences
Participate in panel discussions and community conversations
Be part of a festival rooted in representation, creativity, and cultural exchange
Eligibility Guidelines
We welcome films from:
Emerging and established filmmakers across genres: Narrative Shorts, Documentaries, Experimental Films, Animation
Filmmakers who own full rights to their film
Projects highlighting underrepresented perspectives and cultures
We especially encourage submissions from:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)
2SLGBTQIA+ filmmakers
Disabled creators
Storytellers whose voices are often overlooked
Key Dates & Fees
Submissions Open: November 17, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: December 31, 2025 — $25
Regular Deadline: February 15, 2026 — $30
Final Deadline: March 15, 2026 — $40
Selection Notifications: April 1, 2026
Festival Date: Late Spring 2026 (Late May/Early June) at Westside Studio, Toronto — exact date(s) announced February 2026
Note: Submission fees are non-refundable. All required fields (*) must be completed and the fee paid for your submission to be considered.
Submission Requirements
Maximum runtime: 20 minutes
Non-English films must include English subtitles
Accepted formats: Online screener (Vimeo/YouTube with password) for review. Selected films will provide a high-resolution file (ProRes .mov or .mp4).
Prefer e-transfer or have questions? Email hello@sortofastudio.com before filling out the form.
Awards & Recognition
Tiny Hours is about celebration, not competition. Each film is honored as part of a collective of storytellers shaping our world.
Community Choice – a film that sparks connection and conversation among viewers
Programmer’s Picks – works that moved us in unexpected ways
Emerging Filmmaker Recognition – new voices stepping into their craft