The Toronto International Music Video Festival (TIMVF) returns for its fourth year from November 6–8, 2026, celebrating the art of music video and bringing together filmmakers, musicians, and fans from Canada and around the world. The three-day festival features music video screenings, industry panels, networking events, live performances, and an awards ceremony, spotlighting the creativity and talent behind music video production.

🎨 🎤 Friday, November 6 – Kickoff Concert & Art Gallery @ The Rec Room

Doors at 7 PM, Concert at 9 PM

The festival kicks off at The Rec Room with an evening of live music, art, and celebration. Guests can explore a music-inspired art gallery before enjoying performances from Toronto artists Alexander Beau, Melo Griffith, J3M, and DJ MADAMS. This is a 19+ event.

🎬 Saturday, November 7 – Industry Panels, Music Video Screenings @ Paradise Theatre & Afterparty @ Tallboys

Saturday brings a full day of industry conversations, networking opportunities, and music video showcases at Paradise Theatre and surrounding venues, including:

Frames & Frequencies: Exploring the Visual Craft of Music Videos (11 AM): Presented by Coffee House Hours and hosted by Christina Ienna, featuring filmmakers James Arthurs, Andrew Nguyen, and Peter Schnobb discussing the visual artistry behind music videos. Free admission. First come, first served.

Coffee House Hours x TIMVF Mixer (12–4 PM): A networking event at Panther City Coffee, bringing together filmmakers, musicians, and industry creatives.

Micro-Budget Music Video Showcase (4 PM): Celebrating resourceful filmmaking and innovative music videos created on limited budgets.

Canadian Music Video Showcase (5:35 PM): Highlighting standout work from Canadian artists and filmmakers.

International Music Video Showcase (7:15 PM): Presented by Canada Film Equipment, featuring creative and compelling music videos from around the world.

Afterparty at Tallboys (8 PM): Presented by 2D House, this 19+ mixer offers festival guests an opportunity to connect and celebrate. Attendees of any TIMVF 2026 event receive complimentary guest-list access, subject to capacity. First come, first served.

🏆 Sunday, November 8 – Industry Conversations, Nominated Screenings & Awards @ Paradise Theatre

The festival concludes at Paradise Theatre with another day of discussions, screenings, and the annual TIMVF Awards Ceremony:

Fashion in Film: A Never-Ending Love Story (12 PM): A panel presented by the Toronto Fashion Academy and empowered by the Fashion and Entertainment Council of Canada, exploring the relationship between fashion and film. Free admission.

Nominated Video Showcase Part 1 (2 PM): The first screening of this year's award-nominated music videos.

Nominated Video Showcase Part 2 (4 PM): A second showcase featuring more of the year's nominated works from artists and filmmakers around the world.

TIMVF Awards Ceremony (6 PM): The festival's signature celebration, recognizing excellence across categories including Best Music Video, Best Canadian Music Video, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Animated Music Video, and more.

With three days of music, film, and creative collaboration, TIMVF continues to provide a platform for emerging and established talent while fostering connections between Toronto's music and filmmaking communities.

For tickets, event details, venues and the full festival schedule, visit https://timvf.ca/festival-schedule/.