Films for kids, about kids, made by kids.
Ten days of the world’s best children’s cinema across Toronto, with free submissions from every province and every country.
One festival, five ways in
National
Canadian stories from all 13 provinces and territories.
International
Children’s films from every corner of the world.
Indigenous
Films by and about Indigenous communities.
Made by Kids
Directors under 18. Under-12, 13–17 and experimental divisions.
World Focus
One guest country’s children’s cinema history, every year.
Now showing
BEAVER
Voted by the Academy. Some categories by you.
Every section except World Focus names its Top Nominees and Winners. The badges stay on every film page and crew profile for good.
Pick a seat
National Shorts I
Make a Film on Your Phone
Snow Day Detectives
From the festival
Submissions are open for 2027
Submitting is free in every category, from animation to films made by kids.
Sep 24, 2026Meet the beaver family
Our new symbol: three generations who love stories.
Sep 19, 2026 Press release2026 Golden Beaver winners announced
Official press release with the full list of winners.
Sep 14, 2026There’s a seat for everyone
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Free for every category. Step by step, save as you go.
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