Plan Your Visit
Festival Venues
Screenings
TIFF Lightbox, Cinemas 1, 2, and 3
350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
iNdigital Space + Arcade
TIFF Lightbox, Gallery
350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Industry Days
The Well
486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2
TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Artscape Sandbox
301 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2E8
401 Richmond 4th Floor Meeting Room + Rooftop Patio
401 Richmond St W, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Artist Hub
401 Commons + Rooftop Patio
401 Richmond St W, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Special Events
Welcome Gathering
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5
Opening Night Party
Malaparte
TIFF Lightbox, 6th Floor
350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Art Crawl Closing Reception: A Celebration with Miss Chief Eagle Testickle!
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6
The Birthday Beat
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner Blvd, Bay 6, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9
Awards Presentation
TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Accreditation Desk: Pass Pickup
Guests who have been granted accreditation to our Festival can pick up their passes at the following locations and times:
Welcome Gathering
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Guest Services Desk
TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, June 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Miigwetch, nia:wen, thank you to Kokom Scrunchies for supplying this year’s Festival lanyards.
Originally from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Mya Beaudry started her business, Kokom Scrunchies in 2019 when she was only nine years old! To honour her teachers, Mya named each scrunchie after women in her life that have guided and shared teachings with her throughout her journey. This is something Mya has continued, still naming her scrunchies after amazing Indigenous women.
Artist Hub
401 Commons + Rooftop Patio
401 Richmond St W, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, June 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ACCESSIBILITY
ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival strives to provide an welcoming, accessible environment and positive festival experience for all patrons. We are committed to developing and maintaining Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards via the Path to 2025. All staff and volunteers have completed the AODA online training for more awareness and are attentive to our patrons’ needs.
All of our venues are wheelchair accessible. All service animals, guide dogs, and support persons are welcome at the venues. All of our screenings also include Closed Captions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
ACCREDITATION
The deadline for Accreditation forms is Friday, September 23, 2022.
Accreditation Pass Pickup
Before the Festival
During the Festival
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St. W
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 20, 2022
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday, October 21, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday, October 22, 2022
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday, October 23, 2022
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Plan Your Trip
Getting to Toronto
From Toronto Pearson International Airport
The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) train connects the downtown core to Toronto Pearson International Airport in 25 minutes, with trains departing every 15 minutes.
UP Express Fare: $12.35/ one-way trip
From Billy Bishop Airport
Located on the Toronto Islands, minutes from the downtown core, Billy Bishop Airport links to the city by a short ferry ride or pedestrian tunnel, with access to the TTC on the mainland.
There is a complimentary shuttle from Billy Bishop to Union Station every 15 minutes! 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Sunday to Friday), 5:00 AM – 8:45 PM (Saturday).
GO Transit is a network of trains and buses that connects people to and from downtown Toronto and surrounding areas. Whether you’re coming from nearby or traveling from farther away, GO Transit offers accessible, reliable, and comfortable options to bring you right to the heart of downtown Toronto.
Get to the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival with GO Transit! Arrive at Union Station via GO Transit and connect to the TTC for convenient access to various venues and events. With One Fare, transfer for free between GO Transit and TTC. Plan your trip with GO.
Traveling as a group? Weekday Group Passes start at just $30. Planning a weekend trip? Take advantage of the unlimited one-day travel with GO’s $10 Weekend Day Pass. Plus, kids 12 and under always ride free on GO Transit! Buy your tickets now!
Getting Around Toronto
Once you’re in the city, the most affordable way to get around is by using public transportation or by walking.
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Toronto’s transit system includes subways, streetcars (trams), and buses.
- Fare: $3.30 CAD per ride
- Pay via: PRESTO card, credit/debit tap, or mobile wallet
- Each fare includes a two-hour transfer, allowing you to hop on and off any TTC vehicle (subway, streetcar, or bus) within that timeframe. Just remember to tap on with your original payment method each time you board (you won’t be charged again during the two-hour window.)
- Learn more at ttc.ca.
How to Pay Your Fare
1. PRESTO Card (Reloadable Fare Card)
The PRESTO Card system is the most common way Torontonians travel.
- One-time cost: $6.00 CAD
- Purchase a PRESTO Card at any TTC subway station or Shoppers Drug Mart
- Load your card at subway station vending machines or use the PRESTO App to top up your account from your phone
- Tap your card at the fare reader when boarding
- Learn more at prestocard.ca.
2. Tap Your Credit/Debit Card or Smartphone
No PRESTO? No problem.
- Tap your debit/credit card or mobile device with contactless payment (Apple Pay / Google Pay) on the fare reader
- You’ll be charged the same $3.30 fare as a regular adult ride
- Still includes a two-hour transfer window
Accessibility + More Information
TTC vehicles and most stations are accessible, with elevators and priority seating available to you. For routes, schedules, accessibility info, or service alerts, visit ttc.ca.
Local taxi, Uber & Lyft services in the Greater Toronto Area can accommodate travel from the airport and around the city.
The Toronto Transportation Commission (TTC) provides trains, streetcars and buses all around Toronto extending throughout the Greater Toronto area. One way fare ($3.25) can be purchased/ paid for at all Subway stations, on buses and streetcars. Alternatively you can purchase a Presto Card to pre-load for use on all TTC operated vehicles at a discounted rate ($3.20), more information on that can be found here; prestocard.ca. For accessibility, schedules, routes & additional information please visit ttc.ca.
Hotel Information
Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto
Downtown/Entertainment District
255 Wellington St. W
Toronto, ON
M5V 3P9
Located in downtown Toronto’s entertainment district, just steps from the business district, this hotel is within walking distance of our main screening venue, the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J9
416 343 1234
Code of Conduct
At imagineNATIVE we strive to create a Festival atmosphere that brings people together in a good way to mutually celebrate our stories, cultures, and arts. We strive to work and walk responsibly, professionally, and with care at all times and ask that you share this commitment to fostering a supportive, loving, and safe Festival environment.
Guest Services Team
Tyra Pinto
Guest Services Coordinator
tyra@imagineNATIVE.org
she/her
Kiana Kazemi
Guest Services Coordinator
kiana@imagineNATIVE.org
she/her
Hospitality Partners
BakeCree
Thank you to our coffee partner for providing all the coffee offered at our Festival.
Chotto Matte
Complimentary pisco sour or dessert to all Festival attendees.
Fox On John
Discounts provided for food items to all Festival Pass holders.
Score on Queen
20% off for all Festival Pass holders (excluding alcoholic beverages).
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House
15% off for all Festival Pass holders (Queen St location only).
Drom Taberna
25% off for all Festival Pass holders (must order before 8:00 PM).
Mademoiselle Raw Bar + Grill
Complimentary prosecco for all Festival Pass holders.
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