Breakthroughs Film Festival

Now going into its 11th year, Breakthroughs Film Festival is devoted exclusively to showcasing short films in any genre by emerging women & non-binary directors. "Breakthroughs" refers to the struggles that emerging artists continue to face in an industry where they must work even harder than men to make their voices heard. Breakthroughs Film Festival also features panel discussions and networking opportunities with participating directors, giving the audience a chance to learn more about their creative process and future projects! Please note: We are anticipating a hybrid festival for 2022. Most films will be screened online and geoblocked to Canada. More information about the format of the festival will be available in spring 2022.