Getting to the Festival
How to get tickets
Childcare
Accessibility at the Festival
Learn about our Programming
Learn more about RPFF
How do I get in touch with RPFF?
Where does the Festival take place?
This year’s Festival takes place across four venues in downtown Toronto, each hosting a range of screenings, panels, and community events:
- Central YMCA (Auditorium) – 20 Grosvenor St
- Daniels Spectrum (3rd Floor Meeting Rooms) – 585 Dundas St E
- Regent Park Community Centre (Banquet Hall) – 402 Shuter St.
- Bevy – 738 Dundas St E
How do I get to the Festival?
By Transit:
Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St E)
- 📍 Located in Regent Park, just east of Dundas & Parliament.
- 🚋 Take the 505 Dundas streetcar or the 65 Parliament bus (both have accessible low-floor vehicles).
- 🚇 Closest accessible subway stations: Castle Frank (Line 2) or Queen Station (Line 1), then transfer to surface routes.
Regent Park Community Centre (402 Shuter St)
- 📍 Near Shuter & Sumach Streets.
- 🚌 Served by the 75 Sherbourne and 65 Parliament buses.
- 🚇 Closest accessible subway station: Sherbourne Station (Line 2), then a short bus ride south.
Bevy (River & Dundas)
- 📍 On Dundas St E at River St, a few blocks east of Parliament.
- 🚋 Take the 505 Dundas streetcar to River St.
- ⚠️ Note: Bevy is not wheelchair accessible (entrance has steps and no accessible washroom).
Central YMCA (20 Grosvenor St)
- 📍 Just north of Wellesley St, between Yonge and Bay.
- 🚇 Steps from Wellesley Station (Line 1), which has an elevator and automatic doors.
By Car
- Paid parking and street parking are available near all venues.
- Accessible parking spaces are available at Daniels Spectrum, Regent Park Community Centre, and Central YMCA.
- Bevy does not have designated accessible parking.
By Bike
Bike racks are available outside all venues.
Is there parking available?
Paid public parking is available in the underground lot beneath Daniels Spectrum. The vehicle entrance is located at the rear of the building, accessed via Sackville Street on the western side of the building. Parking is $10.00 for 8 hours and can be paid by cash or credit card.
Additional paid public parking can be found in an underground lot beneath the RBC Royal Bank, just north of Dundas Street East off Regent Street.
How do I get tickets to the Festival?
A link to get tickets to each film, industry panel or event is found at the bottom of each program page on our film festival site: rpff.ca/2025. You can also see the full list of programs and get tickets at RPFF’s page on TicketTailor.
Is the Festival really free?
Yes, Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s longest running free community film festival! Since its inception in 2003, our Annual Film Festival has been FREE so that anyone can experience film and art, regardless of financial status.
If you are in a position to pay for tickets, we also offer a “Pay-What-You-Can” option for each program which is another way you can support RPFF’s mission and work.
Why does a ticket not guarantee a seat in the program?
Please note that as our Festival is FREE, more tickets will be sold than there are seats available. Seating is first-come-first-served, so we ask that guests arrive 10 minutes before the screening to reserve a seat.
What if a program is sold out? Is there a rush line?
Yes, there will be a rush line for all sold out programs in case ticket holders do not show up and seats become available. We encourage you to show up 10 minutes before the program starts to join the line. Festival staff will keep individuals in line informed if and when seats become available.
Rush lines start an hour before the first event of the day.
How do I access free childcare during the Festival?
Complimentary childcare has been offered by RPFF from the very first edition of the Film Festival. It is available every day of the Festival, 30 minutes before the start of the first program of the day, until 30 minutes after the last program of the day.
Families are asked to arrive 15-30 minutes before the start of a program to sign up for childcare at the Info & Registration Desk. Childcare will take place on the 3rd floor of Daniels Spectrum on Friday November 28th and on November 27, 29 & 30 th it will be on the second floor adjacent to the auditorium at the Central YMCA.
Please note childcare will not be available for the workshops or our community breakfast.
Are the Festival venues accessible?
Accessibility varies by venue. Three of our four festival venues are fully accessible, with step-free entry, elevators, and accessible washrooms:
- Daniels Spectrum: Fully accessible, including elevator access to the 3rd floor meeting rooms.
- Regent Park Community Centre: Fully accessible, with ramps and accessible washrooms throughout.
Central YMCA: Fully accessible, including elevator and wheelchair seating in the auditorium. - Bevy (River & Dundas): Not accessible — this venue has steps at the entrance and no accessible washroom stall.
⚠️ Important: Bevy does not have accessibility accommodations. We recommend attending screenings at other fully accessible venues if mobility access or accessible washrooms are required.
For questions about accessibility or to plan your visit, please contact our team at info@rpff.ca
What kind of films will I see at the Festival?
The Annual Regent Park Film Festival presents films of all genres that resonate with and relate to the diverse lived experiences of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities: films that provide opportunity for in-depth, nuanced discussions, as well as uplifting and joyful films which have a significant impact on a community’s growth and prosperity.
How do you select the films shown at the Festival? How can I submit my film?
Films are scouted and selected by RPFF’s Manager of Programming, our Programming Coordinator, and a volunteer Selection Committee. The committee is made up of students, community residents and workers, filmmakers, and academics; it is open to all interested individuals who are able to commit about 25-30 hours to the selection process between June and August.
Call for submissions to the Film Festival open early in the year around February/March. Interested individuals should sign up for our newsletter to find out when the next call for submissions is open.
How is the Festival funded? How can I support RPFF?
RPFF is funded by all three levels of government art councils, corporate sponsors, foundations and the generous support of community members like you.
95% of our income is achieved through fundraising and that is why your donation – however big or small – will have a vital impact on our work and the communities we serve. You can make a donation at rpff.ca/donate or by calling our office. All donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt.
We also generate revenue through concessions and merchandise sales, as well as by renting out our micro-space to individuals and organizations. Visit rpff.ca/rent, for more information about renting the space.
What is RPFF? What is your mission and mandate?
Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is an award-winning, community-based, non-profit organization, and Toronto’s longest-running, FREE film festival.
RPFF’s mission is two-fold: to amplify and center marginalized communities and their stories, providing a platform for the work of emerging and established artists, while opening up access to the film and television industry; and to ensure art is free and accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status.
Showcasing local and international works from and about Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, RPFF presents films of all genres that resonate with and relate to the diverse lived experiences of BIPOC communities. Films that provide opportunity for in-depth, nuanced discussions, as well as uplifting and joyful films which have a significant impact on a community’s growth and prosperity.
In addition to its annual film festival in November, RPFF presents an annual summer film series called Under the Stars; year-round screenings, filmmaking workshops and panels; paid industry internships; and our annual School Program which curates film programmes and lesson plans for local schools.
Founded in 2003 when Regent Park was Canada’s oldest public housing neighbourhood, RPFF has remained true to its mission to make art, creativity, and storytelling accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status. While the neighbourhood has evolved and margins are shifting, RPFF works within this dynamism to honour its history and the communities it has collaborated with throughout the years.
RPFF’s foundational work is in removing barriers . . . to telling your story and expressing your creativity through a visual medium; to establishing a career in the media industry in front of and behind the scenes; and to experiencing art that can change the way you see yourself and your community.
How do I get in touch with someone RPFF?
You can contact us at info@rpff.ca or 416.599.RPFF (7733). RPFF is a hybrid workplace, so the best way to get in touch with someone is via email.