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FEEDBACK Toronto Comedy Film & Screenplay Festival

Toronto, Canada · Est. 2016 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record

Tier BTrusted
Toronto, Canada
65
Legitimacy Score

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  • No physical screenings
  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 3 verified pro signals

Overview

Since 2016, the FEEDBACK Film Festival has been showcasing the best of COMEDY directors, producers, writers, and actors at the festival in Toronto. In-person and hybrid multiple screenings. The Toronto Comedy Festival occurs every single month. Various options to submit to the festival. A hybrid model. - Private cinema screenings for audience feedback video. - Blog and podcast interviews. And a bonus virtual screening (optional!) geared to create community over distance, PLUS, get your film seen by the right people. - Also option for live screening in Toronto (always sold out!), where you can attend for Q&A and audience reactions after the initial screening and interviews. For FILMS: Submit your short or feature film. - NEW OPTION for guaranteed submission. For SCREENPLAYS: Submit your screenplay (feature, TV, short) and get full feedback no matter what from the industry. Winners get their script performed by professional actors. - Also option to submit a 1-page script (guaranteed winner). Another option is to submit your screenplay for a 10 day or less turnaround for your feedback. Get your short film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get an audience video. Offers filmmakers to get their works showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Then the filmmaker will receive an audience reaction video for their film. Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Comedy Festival. – 0ffers screenwriters, novelists, and storytellers at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS.

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+30 pts)

  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 3 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs
  • Has FilmFreeway community ratings

Festival Details

Founded

2016

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FilmFreeway communityGold festival

Avg. rating

4.0/ 5

Reviews

35

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  • Filmmaker

    Well organized and great communication from the organizers!

  • Filmmaker

    The communication with the Toronto Feedback Film Festival was outstanding — friendly, fast, and truly supportive. With my film "A Film by Roland Wehap", I won the award for Best Short Film, which felt like hitting the jackpot in terms of what followed. I was thrilled to receive the wonderful video review they sent me — it’s great to see that the audience not only enjoyed the humor but also understood the story behind the comedy. For independent filmmakers, this festival is a real treasure trove of opportunities: from the detailed video review, written Q&A, and podcast interview to social media promotion and festival features. The way they bring films and filmmakers to the public is simply inspiring. A big thank you to the whole team!

  • Filmmaker

    This was a great experience that just keeps on giving. Everyone I have interacted with has been professional and respectful. I feel like they really read and understood my work. Big recommendation for any screenwriter out there.

  • Filmmaker

    Thanks so much for supporting independent artists, we are thrilled to be a part of this festival!

  • Filmmaker

    Really appreciate the review and notes, going to take another pass on the script and try again!

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Legitimacy Score65/100
TierTier B
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway4.0★ · 35

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