The International Comedy and Art Film Festival (TICAFF)
About TICAFF
The International Comedy and Art Film Festival (TICAFF) is a dynamic global festival dedicated to celebrating comedy, artistic expression, and bold storytelling from around the world. Held annually, TICAFF provides a vibrant platform where filmmakers, comedians, visual artists, and creative storytellers connect with audiences through humour, innovation, and culturally resonant narratives.
The 2025 annual edition of TICAFF took place September 9–13, 2025, featuring multiple days of live film screenings, creative showcases, industry networking, and a prestigious Closing Gala Awards hosted across Toronto and Brampton.
TICAFF is designed to champion diverse voices—local and international—while spotlighting comedy and art as powerful tools for social reflection, entertainment, and cultural exchange.
Festival Vision & Mandate
TICAFF’s mission is to create a dedicated international space where comedy and artistic films thrive as serious, respected, and influential creative forms. The festival embraces stories that are bold, humorous, experimental, and culturally grounded, welcoming submissions from across continents, languages, and artistic traditions.
By curating a balanced program of comedy films, skits, artistic narratives, and live audience experiences, TICAFF continues to:
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Celebrate global storytelling through humour and creativity
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Support emerging and established filmmakers and performers
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Bridge cultural perspectives through comedy and art
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Expand opportunities for cross-border collaboration and co-production
Screenings & Venues
Screenings & Venues
TICAFF hosts multiple days of in-person screenings across accessible cultural venues in Toronto and Brampton, creating an inclusive and engaging festival atmosphere for filmmakers and audiences alike.
Official Screening Venues include:
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York Woods Library Theatre
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Fairview Library Theatre
These venues provide professional screening environments for short films, feature films, comedy showcases, and artistic works, followed by interactive audience engagement and filmmaker discussions
Closing Gala Awards
The festival culminates in a Closing Gala Awards Ceremony, celebrating outstanding achievements in comedy, artistic filmmaking, and creative performance. Hosted between Toronto and Brampton, the Gala brings together filmmakers, artists, industry professionals, media, and cultural leaders for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
Awards honor excellence across multiple categories, highlighting innovation, performance, storytelling, and creative impact.
CBDF Market Summit
TICAFF operates in association with the CBDF Market Summit, an annual industry platform designed to expand professional opportunities for filmmakers, artists, and entertainment stakeholders.
Through this association, TICAFF participants gain access to:
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Industry networking and business matchmaking
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Market conversations with distributors, producers, and funders
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Career development and collaboration opportunities
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Exposure to Canadian and international entertainment markets
This integration strengthens TICAFF’s role not only as a cultural festival but also as a gateway to sustainable creative careers and industry growth.
Global Collaboration & Creative Impact
While rooted in Canada, TICAFF is proudly international in scope. The festival welcomes creators from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond—fostering meaningful cross-cultural exchange and collaboration.
TICAFF encourages:
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International co-productions and partnerships
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Global visibility for comedy and art-driven projects
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New pathways for distribution, touring, and audience expansion
By uniting comedy, art, and industry access under one platform, TICAFF continues to position itself as a leading festival where creativity meets opportunity.
TICAFF 2025 – Festival Events & Activities
Friday, September 12, 2025
TICAFF 2025 delivers a full day of immersive programming that blends industry insight, live entertainment, film screenings, and a celebratory awards experience—bringing together creatives, audiences, and industry leaders in one dynamic festival journey.
🎬 Morning – Industry Panels, Masterclasses & Workshops
The day begins with high-impact professional programming designed to inform, inspire, and empower creators at all stages of their careers.
Featured Sessions Include:
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Masterclass: The Art of Comedy Filmmaking
Exploring storytelling techniques, timing, tone, and performance that define successful comedy across cultures. -
Writing & Directing Comedy for a Global Audience
A deep dive into crafting universally relatable humour while preserving cultural authenticity. -
The Future of Skit Making & Digital Comedy Content
Examining the rise of short-form comedy, online platforms, monetization, and global audience reach.
🎭 Afternoon – Live Comedy Showcases & Film Screenings
The afternoon shifts into live audience engagement, spotlighting both emerging and established talents through performance and cinema.
Program Highlights:
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Official Screenings of nominated comedy films, artistic shorts, and skits
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Stand-up Comedy Performances featuring international and Canadian comedians
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Showcase Presentations celebrating creative diversity, humour, and innovation in comedy storytelling
Audiences experience comedy as both performance and cinematic art, reinforcing TICAFF’s unique cross-disciplinary focus.
🏆 Evening – TICAFF Awards & Closing Gala
The festival culminates in a glamorous and high-energy evening celebrating excellence across comedy and the performing arts.
Evening Highlights Include:
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Red Carpet Arrivals & Media Moments
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TICAFF Awards Ceremony, honoring outstanding achievements in comedy film, skits, and live performance
Closing Party & Industry Networking, offering final opportunities to connect, celebrate, and collaborate
TICAFF 2025 concludes with a powerful celebration of creativity, culture, and community—cementing the festival’s role as a premier international destination for comedy, art, and global storytelling.
2025 Nominees
TICAFF 2025 Inaugural Award Nominees Announced
The International Comedy and Art Film Festival (TICAFF) proudly unveils the official nominees for its 2025 Inaugural Awards, marking a defining milestone in the festival’s global journey. This historic announcement signals the arrival of a bold new awards platform dedicated to celebrating excellence in comedy, artistic cinema, and innovative storytelling across film, television, and digital media.
The 2025 nominees represent an exceptional cross-section of creative voices from around the world—artists whose work challenges convention, amplifies diverse perspectives, and demonstrates the power of humour and art to connect cultures. From daring comedic narratives to visually striking artistic films, this inaugural slate reflects TICAFF’s commitment to originality, cultural relevance, and creative excellence.
As TICAFF continues to position itself as a leading international destination for comedy and art-driven storytelling, the Inaugural Awards set the tone for a festival that champions bold ideas, emerging talent, and global collaboration.
Further announcements regarding the Awards Ceremony, screening schedule, and official festival programming will be released soon.
