MillO Dance Projects is looking for short films created by Toronto-based artists to be screened at Nightfall 2025, taking place in autumn 2025 in Toronto. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 27, 2025. Selected films will receive a single screening fee in accordance with The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) recommended rates for 2025.
What is Nightfall?
Nightfall is a curated short film screening series showcasing films that explore movement. We aim to highlight exceptional short films while fostering a vibrant space for local film professionals, dance filmmakers, and audiences to build meaningful connections.
Movement can take many forms, from physical motion and dance to camera movement, abstract expressions of energy, time, or emotion. Nightfall welcomes films that creatively explore and interpret movement in all its dimensions.
Nightfall 2025 Theme:
Curated by Mio Sakamoto, Geanderson Mello, and guest curators based in Toronto, the theme of Nightfall 2025 is “Home”.
Home can mean many things—a sense of belonging, a physical place, or a connection to people, culture, and memories. It may represent the home we leave behind or the one we create anew. Nightfall 2025 invites films that clearly explore the complex and varied interpretations of home, whether literal, emotional, or symbolic.
Eligibility:
- Films must be between 3 to 15 minutes in duration
- Films must not have been screened in person in Toronto since January 2021 and must not be planned for an in-person screening in Toronto in 2025
- Films must be directed, choreographed, or produced by Toronto based individuals who are:
- Canadian citizens;
- Permanent residents of Canada;
- Or individuals with pending permanent resident status or approved refugee claimants legally allowed to work in Canada and based in Toronto
- Films submitted must be original works created by the filmmaker/applicant, who has the necessary rights to their content
- Films not in English must be accompanied by English subtitles
*Films produced as part of an educational program are NOT eligible.
Selection Priority:
Historically, films by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals, and Persons with Disabilities have been underrepresented and underfunded. Through Nightfall, MDP strives to present a dynamic program that represents the diverse voices and experiences that enrich our community. In the event multiple applications of equal quality are received, priority will be given to those submitted by individuals who self-identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIAP+, or Persons with Disabilities, as well as to films that highlight and support individuals from these communities.
Apply Now! (Application Form:https://millodanceprojects.com/#open-call )
*Please note that Nightfall 2025 is dependent on securing funding. If the necessary funds cannot be secured in time, the event will be postponed. We highly value the contributions of all artists and staff, and are committed to ensuring everyone is compensated fairly.
