{"id":17769,"date":"2023-11-05T01:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T05:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpff.ca\/?p=17769"},"modified":"2023-11-05T01:17:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T05:17:26","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpff.ca\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"#Location\">Getting to the Festival<\/a><br><a href=\"#Ticketing\">How to get tickets<\/a><br><a href=\"#Childcare\">Childcare<\/a><br><a href=\"#Accessibility\">Accessibility at the Festival<\/a><br><a href=\"#Programming\">Learn about our Programming<\/a><br><a href=\"#About\">Learn more about RPFF<\/a><br><a href=\"#Contact\">How do I get in touch with RPFF?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Location\"><strong>Where does the Festival take place?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All programming will take place in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Daniels+Spectrum\/@43.6601065,-79.361893,15z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb413e0d9d07:0xf17040f649aa2c9d!8m2!3d43.6601065!4d-79.361893!16s%2Fg%2F124t314gp?entry=ttu\">Daniels Spectrum<\/a>, a community cultural hub in Toronto\u2019s Regent Park neighbourhood. Visit the Info &amp; Registration Desk, or look for signage, to find the exact location of a program within the building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniels Spectrum<br>585 Dundas St. East<br>Toronto, ON M5A 2B7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Location\"><strong>How do I get to the Festival?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest main intersection to Daniels Spectrum is Dundas and Parliament.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TTC Directions<\/strong><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Dundas Station<\/span> take the 505 Streetcar going East. Get off at Sackville Street (one stop past Parliament).&nbsp;<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Broadview Station<\/span> take the 505 Streetcar going West. Get off at Sackville Street (one stop past Sumach)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving from North of Regent Park<\/strong><br>Take the Don Valley Parkway South, exiting on Bayview Avenue\/Bloor Street exit. Take Bayview Avenue South till River Street, turn right. Drive on River until you reach Dundas, turn left till Sackville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ticketing\"><strong>Is there parking available?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paid public parking is available in the underground lot beneath Daniels Spectrum. The vehicle entrance is located at the rear of the building, accessed via Sackville Street on the western side of the building. Parking is $10.00 for 8 hours and can be paid by cash or credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Ticketing\">Additional paid public parking can be found in an underground lot beneath the RBC Royal Bank, just north of Dundas Street East off Regent Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I get tickets to the Festival? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A link to get tickets to each film, industry panel or event is found at the bottom of each program page on our film festival site: <a href=\"http:\/\/rpff.ca\/2023\">rpff.ca\/2023<\/a>. You can also see the full list of programs and get tickets at RPFF&#8217;s page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/regentparkfilmfestival\">TicketTailor<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Festival really free?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto\u2019s longest running free community film festival! Since its inception in 2003, our Annual Film Festival has been FREE so that anyone can experience film and art, regardless of financial status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in a position to pay for tickets, we also offer a &#8220;Pay-What-You-Can&#8221; option for each program which is another way you can support RPFF&#8217;s mission and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why does a ticket not guarantee a seat in the program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As all of our programming is free, we &#8220;oversell&#8221; tickets because oftentimes people will not show up even after securing a ticket. Therefore, tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and we ask that people arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before the program starts to get a seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What if a program is sold out? Is there a rush line?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Childcare\">Yes, there will be a rush line for all sold out programs in case ticket holders do not show up and seats become available. We encourage you to show up 10 minutes before the program starts to join the line. Festival staff will keep individuals in line informed if and when seats become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I access free childcare during the Festival?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complimentary childcare has been offered by RPFF from the very first edition of the Film Festival. It is available every day of the Festival, 30 minutes before the start of the first program of the day, until 30 minutes after the last program of the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Accessibility\">Families are asked to arrive a little early before the start of a program to sign up for childcare at the Info &amp; Registration Desk. Childcare will take place on the 3rd floor of Daniels Spectrum, and is run by two ECE-accredited childcare providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Festival accessible?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All feature films and shorts are closed captioned and subtitled in English if the film is in another language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Festival takes place in Daniels Spectrum which is fully accessible by Ontario standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All washrooms and drinking fountains are accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrier-free access to the building via the Dundas Street entrance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elevators (to all floors) located in the South Lobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signage throughout the building in braille<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Programming\">If you have any access requirements you would like RPFF to know about, including ASL or accessible seating, please contact <a href=\"mailto:info@rpff.ca\">info@rpff.ca.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>What kind of films will I see at the Festival?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Annual Regent Park Film Festival presents films of all genres that resonate with and relate to the diverse lived experiences of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities: films that provide opportunity for in-depth, nuanced discussions, as well as uplifting and joyful films which have a significant impact on a community\u2019s growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you select the films shown at the Festival? How can I submit my film?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Films are scouted and selected by RPFF\u2019s Manager of Programming, our Programming Coordinator, and a volunteer Selection Committee. The committee is made up of students, community residents and workers, filmmakers, and academics; it is open to all interested individuals who are able to commit about 25-30 hours to the selection process between June and August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"About\">Call for submissions to the Film Festival open early in the year around February\/March. Interested individuals should sign up for our newsletter to find out when the next call for submissions is open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>How is the Festival funded? How can I support RPFF?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RPFF is funded by all three levels of government art councils, corporate sponsors, foundations and the generous support of community members like you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>95% of our income is achieved through fundraising and that is why your donation<\/strong> \u2013 however big or small \u2013 will have a vital impact on our work and the communities we serve. You can make a donation at <a href=\"http:\/\/rpff.ca\/donate\">rpff.ca\/donate<\/a> or by calling our office. All donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also generate revenue through concessions and merchandise sales, as well as by renting out our micro-space to individuals and organizations. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/rpff.ca\/rent\">rpff.ca\/rent<\/a>, for more information about renting the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is RPFF? What is your mission and mandate?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) is an award-winning, community-based, non-profit organization, and Toronto\u2019s longest-running, FREE film festival.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RPFF\u2019s mission is two-fold: to amplify and center marginalized communities and their stories, providing a platform for the work of emerging and established artists, while opening up access to the film and television industry; and to ensure art is free and accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showcasing local and international works from and about Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, RPFF presents films of all genres that resonate with and relate to the diverse lived experiences of BIPOC communities. Films that provide opportunity for in-depth, nuanced discussions, as well as uplifting and joyful films which have a significant impact on a community\u2019s growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its annual film festival in November, RPFF presents an annual summer film series called <em>Under the Stars<\/em>; year-round screenings, filmmaking workshops and panels; paid industry internships; and our annual School Program which curates film programmes and lesson plans for local schools.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2003 when Regent Park was Canada\u2019s oldest public housing neighbourhood, RPFF has remained true to its mission to make art, creativity, and storytelling accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status. While the neighbourhood has evolved and margins are shifting, RPFF works within this dynamism to honour its history and the communities it has collaborated with throughout the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Contact\">RPFF\u2019s foundational work is in removing barriers . . . to telling your story and expressing your creativity through a visual medium; to establishing a career in the media industry in front of and behind the scenes; and to experiencing art that can change the way you see yourself and your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I get in touch with someone RPFF?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@rpff.ca\">info@rpff.ca<\/a> or 416.599.RPFF (7733).&nbsp;RPFF is a hybrid workplace, so the best way to get in touch with someone is via email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting to the FestivalHow to get ticketsChildcareAccessibility at the FestivalLearn about our ProgrammingLearn more about RPFFHow do I get in touch with RPFF? 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