Travel Beyond Film Festival (TBFF)

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*ALL FILMS* + *DOCUMENTARIES* *MUST BE A PREMIERE* (Of Some Kind) (World, North America, Eastern Seaboard, Regional. Even Canada... even though TBFF is not situated in Canada) The Travel Beyond Film Festival, (formerly known as the Toronto Beaches Film Fest), is dedicated to exploring all journeys, whether of the mind, emotions, body, or soul. Our mission is to present films that take audiences on trans-formative experiences, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and capturing the essence of human exploration in its many forms. While we expand our focus to include the inner and personal voyages that shape our lives, we remain deeply committed to showcasing the wonders of our precious land, sea, and sky. Through this broadened lens, we invite filmmakers and audiences alike to join us in celebrating the beauty and complexity of our planet and beyond. Your Film CANNOT Premiere at Feedback Festivals, Online Festivals and/or Award Only Festivals. Your film cannot be Mentioned on a Festival Website between July 2024-Feb2025. Any Film that has been Selected, Awarded, Nominated, Been Given Feedback, Played Online, Seen By Judges and/or in a Live Or Online Screening and/or has Received a Nomination and/or Award BETWEEN JULY 2024 -February 2025 will be DISQUALIFIED. Your film CANNOT Play or be Judged by any Contest In PRIOR TO February 2025 This Includes Feedback Festivals, Online Festivals and Award Only Festivals. ===0=== MISSION & OBJECTIVE Travel Beyond Film Festival (TBFF) (formerly The Toronto Beaches Film Festival (TBFF) originally was a unique, flip-flop friendly film festival inspired by the famous "Beaches" Community in Toronto, Canada. Since then we have broadened our Horizons that engages a Worldwide Audience that embraces "Journeys Of All Kinds. TBFF is a Premiere Only Festival that Screens Films and Documentaries on any Subject that Covers our Human Experience On Land, Water or In The Air. >>Our Awards Are REAL - And Personalized. Not just a Printed Certificate Our Awards Are Voted On By Judges, Programmers + The Viewing Audience. >>>TBFF Stays Online In 2025 We Reach 98% of Our Filmmakers Around The World On Zoom We Reach a very Enthusiastic Worldwide Audience who want to watch our Programming and ‘virtually’ meet Filmmakers through robust Q&As. Plus They Get To Watch Great Indie Films For FREE During Festival Weekend We Built A Proprietary Online Cinema And Lead In The Online Experience >>>Covid19 Took a Lot From The World This is the TBFF Way of Putting Something Good Back Into The World<<< >>All Film Premieres, Q&As Are FREE >>All Will Take Place Online During Festival Week February 2025 >>All Filmmaker Q&As Happen on Zoom Directly AFTER The Film Premiere >>All Q&As are Edited and Branded For Filmmaker Use or Promotional Materials and Content for Our YouTube Channel for Audiences to Enjoy, >> No Live 'Brick and Mortar' Planned At This Time<< ABOUT TBFF The little brother festival to the long running ReelHeART International Film And Screenplay Festival. Travel Beyond Film Festival (TBFF) is a festival like no other. It’s for People who Love our Planet and crave Films and Documentaries that reflect their Interest about our precious Land, Air or Sea and how we as Humans, Interact with these elements either through Appreciation, Adventure, Activism, Beaches, Biking, Conservation, Diving, Environmental Concerns, Space Travel, Extreme Adventure, Hiking, Horses, Marine Life, Photography, Surfing, Sustainability, Travel, Sports and More! A TON OF COMPETITION CATEGORIES TO CHOOSE FROM Best Activism Film Best Animal Friendly Film Best Beach Film Best Bike Film Best Biography/Bio Pic Film Best Conservation Film Best Diving Film Best Environmental Activism Film Best Environmental Film Best Extreme Adventure Film Best Feature Documentary Best Short Documentary Best Feature Film (Narrative) Best Short Film (Narrative) Best First Nations Film Best Human Spirit Film Best Kid Friendly Film Best Marine Biology Film Best Nature Film Best Sports Film Best Surf Film Best Sustainability Film Best Thesis/Student Film Best Travel Or Road Trip Film Best Vintage Beach Film + More! Please Note - Not All Categories are Awarded. It depends on each Season’s Official Selections + Audience Votes

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  I had a great time at the Festival, and I thank the organizers for selecting our film.

• Filmmaker

  Terrific film festival. Well organized and privileged to be a part of it!

• Filmmaker

  The Travel Beyond Film Festival is an incredible platform for filmmakers who love adventure, exploration, and human resilience. The festival team is professional, communicative, and truly passionate about sharing compelling stories. The online format was seamless, reaching a worldwide audience, and the live Q&amp;As provided a great way to engage with viewers. The curation was outstanding, featuring inspiring films that celebrate the spirit of travel and discovery. I’m honored to have been part of this festival and highly recommend it to any filmmaker looking for a thoughtful and well-organized event. Looking forward to submitting again in the future!

• Filmmaker

  We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the communication from the team at the Travel Beyond Film Festival. It was a pleasure to liaise with them by email and phone. Their personal touch in terms of the application procedure, contacting both the protagonist (Isaac Kenyon) and film-makers (Daniel Williams) in regard to the selection and showing was second to none. Moreover, despite being an online festival, the opportunity to attend interviews with such charming interviewers and discuss the production of the project in-depth with the audience is something to be commended. To the whole team at the TBFF thank you for your prompt communication, support both pre and post-festival and belief in our film!

• Filmmaker

  Thanks again for the great festival experience with the screening of Anne´s amazon and a most cosy Q&amp;A session online. Travel Beyond Film Festival is one of my favourite ones. You really care about the films that are screened and take good care of the film makers with excellent communication and social media coverage. This was my third doc film that was screened this year. The previous ones were The Reindeer belong to the Wind and Seeking New Paths. Happy to work with you in the future. Take care and let´s keep in touch, Päivi

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