Siné Institute · Filipino-Canadian filmmakers, coast to coast
Kultura is best when projected.
The home for the next generation of Filipino storytellers.
2nd gen · 3rd gen · next gen
The next generation is here
Second and third-generation Filipino Canadians, telling our stories on the big screen.
Season IV · 2026–2027
Get in the frame
Make a film, learn from working pros and see your work on screen.
48-Hour Film Challenge
One weekend. One short film. Win production support for your next one.
Industry Conference
Workshops, panels and master classes with people working in film.
Spotlight @ TIFF
Celebrating Filipino filmmakers at TIFF.
Siné Film Fest
Filipino cinema at TIFF Lightbox. Fourth edition.
Second gen. Third gen. Next gen.Filipino Canadians, coast to coast
Siné Film Fest 2027
April 2027 · TIFF Lightbox, Toronto
Three days of Filipino features and shorts, new voices and legends, on one of Toronto's premier screens.
Fresh from the feed
Latest on @sineinstitute
In partnership with
Our partners
The partners who brought Siné Film Fest 2026 to the screen.
Festival presenting partners
Screening sponsors & festival supporters
Media partners
Community partners
Get involved
Your story belongs on screen
Make your first film with us
Calls for the 48-Hour Film Challenge, workshops and festival submissions go out on Instagram first.
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