Welcome to the Pendance Film Fesitval’s 2025 edition. On this page we give you the full rundown of our 2025 event from schedule, to relevant links to a helpful FAQ and information about how to Pendance in 2025. You can also scroll the schedule below.
FEATURE FILM SCREENINGS
SHORT FILM SCREENINGS
EVENTS, PANELS & WORKSHOPS
PENDANCE KICKS OFF EIGHTH EDITION FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 2, 2025 AT THE CARLTON CINEMA
FULL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2025
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2025
6:00pm – EMERGING TALENTS short films+Q&A
8:15pm – STAMPILA+Q&A paired with Anna’s Hands
10:30pm – LMFAO short films+Q&A
11:00pm – PENDANCE GAME NIGHT filmmaker social at Free Play Arcade, 19+
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2025
12:00pm – THROUGH HER EYES short films+Q&A
1:00pm – WHAT’S YOUR STORY? panel hosted by Pendance
2:00pm – SOUND DESIGN workshop hosted by TA2
2:30pm – LET THEM BE NAKED +Q&A paired with Love Reigns Supreme
3:30pm – ALMOST 40 +Q&A paired with The Ugly Chickens
5:15pm – THE LAST NIGHT IN THE LIFE OF DEATH+Q&A paired with Gerry & All The Words on The Page
7:30pm – CROSSING DUTY +Q&A paired with Anna’s Hands + Gemma
10:00pm – PENDANCE MIDNIGHT short films+Q&A
11:00pm – PENDANCE BAR NIGHT social event, location TBD
SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2025
11:00am – ANIMATION short films+Q&A
12:00pm – THE LAST GAME Q&A double-doc-feature paired with Basketball State: The Land of 10,000 Hoops
12:30pm – BEYOND THE FRAME: AI, VR & VIRTUAL PRODUCTION panel hosted by ConneKt Film
2:00pm – CINEMA MON AMOUR short films+Q&A
2:45pm – CU LI NEVER CRIES Q&A paired with Attendence
4:45pm – BOOGER (Special Screening)+ Q&A paired with Steve The Cat
7:00pm – PENDANCE CLOSING GALA & AWARDS ticketed event for pass holders & invited guests
FAQ
Please read carefully.
*There are 2 passes at Pendance 2025 right now
- Features Festival Pass ($95)
- All-Access Pendance Pass ($150)
Both passes include a ticket to the Pendance Closing Gala. Please check above for all socials, galas, conferences, panels and workshops as details become available.
Where are these events?
- All film screenings are at the Carlton Cinema, located at 20 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 2H5
- All Panels, Conferences and workshops take place in Cinema 8 at the Carlton Cinema located 20 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 2H5
- Filmmaker socials are at various locations (listed above) and are open to public unless otherwise specified
- Our Friday night Pendance Social at Free Play Arcade is a ticketed event. Non-Pass Holders must pay a cover at the door
What more do I need to know about these events?
- Events are 19+ and a valid ID may be required for entry per venue rules and restrictions
- Conferences, Workshops & Panel details will be available on this page by February 20th. Pass holders are automatically registered for all events
- All Conferences, Panels and Panels are free to attend. Sign up by emailing info@pendancefilmfestival.com
Are there Q&As at Pendance?
- Nearly every screening has one or more directors who will be available for Q&As.
- We ask that you keep questions to 3-4 sentences and please be respectful
- Q&As are scheduled to take place after the final film in the screening block has finished and usually last 10-15 minutes.
Still have questions?
We’re here to help. email us at info@pendancefilmfestival.com and we’ll reply as soon as we can!