RPFF Statement of Solidarity with Black communities
Mission
Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is a non-profit cultural and educational media arts organization. It is Toronto’s longest-running, free community film festival, and is the sole community film festival in Canada’s largest and oldest public housing neighbourhood. RPFF is a staple in the community. In addition to our annual festival in November, we offer year-round screenings, our annual School Program, workshops and community events at no cost.
RPFF is dedicated to showcasing local and international independent works relevant to people from all walks of life. The key communities we serve are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, people who are low-income, people who live in public housing, and Regent Park residents. The films we present break stereotypes and show that no one place or person has just one story.
Mandate
- Organize an annual festival along with year-round school and community screenings, panel discussions, exhibitions and professional training.
- Showcase independent films of all genres that tell the stories of the key communities we serve.
- Uphold our core values of Accessibility, Equity, Community and Celebration.
History
The Festival started in 2003 through the efforts of a determined group of community residents and volunteers. Their goal was to bring Regent Park residents access to high quality films that resonate with their experiences.
Today, as Regent Park undergoes a fifteen year re-development, the Festival also works to bring together the many diverse communities that exist in the neighbourhood to enjoy and engage with film as a means of artistic expression and a catalyst for change.
Staff
Board

Nayeon Kim
Vice Chair

Lea Marin
Treasurer

Christine Peplinski
Secretary

Ravi Srinivasan
Director

Sagal Ali
Director

Theo Nazary
Director

Mark Woodnutt
Director

Erin Cox
Director
Contact
Daniels Spectrum
585 Dundas Street East Suite 240
Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
Telephone: 416.599.RPFF (7733)
info@regentparkfilmfestival.com
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm