Support Independent Turkish Cinema in Toronto

Why donate now

We are currently fundraising to confirm venues and screenings for the first Toronto Turkish Film Festival. Early support helps us secure the core elements that must be in place before the festival can move forward.

Every contribution directly supports core costs that make the festival possible, such as:

• Venue and screening operations

• Guest participation support

• Accessibility and audience experience

• Community programming and outreach

The Toronto Turkish Film Festival is an independent, not-for-profit initiative. Donations are voluntary contributions and do not include promotional benefits, which are handled separately through sponsorships.

Current Fundraising Campaign

We are currently directing community support through our official GoFundMe campaign to secure venues and film licenses for the 2026 edition.

Support the GoFundMe campaign →

If you prefer to make a direct contribution instead, you can also support the festival through our website.

You’re not just donating, you’re protecting a cultural space.

A festival doesn’t happen in one big moment. It happens through hundreds of small decisions and costs. Your support helps us say “yes” to films and filmmakers that deserve to be seen.

Choose how you’d like to support the festival

All contributions matter, and here is what each support level includes

Supporter – CA$10
A small gesture with meaningful impact. Helps cover essential festival costs.

Friend of the Festival – CA$20
Supports film programming and community outreach.

Festival Ally – CA$50
Includes an optional on-screen acknowledgment during the festival.

Cultural Patron – CA$100
Includes an optional on-screen acknowledgment and listing on our website.

Premier Supporter – CA$200
Includes an optional highlighted acknowledgment on-screen and on our website as part of our premier supporters.

Choose your support level and complete your donation below. Every contribution counts.