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Festival FAQ

Where is the film festival hosted this year?
Toronto Youth Shorts will be streamed April 20-27 at https://torontoyouthshorts.sparqfest.live

How can I buy tickets?
- Go to https://torontoyouthshorts.sparqfest.live
- Login with a Gmail or Apple email (or create one to use)
- Purchase a pass to the festival with your credit card

What is the cost of watching films at the festival? What are the different ticketing options?
You can watch a single lineup of films for $2. This ticket is valid for one viewing of the films in the particular lineup that you purchase.
You can access all programs with a Festival Pass for $5. This pass is valid for one viewing of every lineup in the festival.
For full viewing customization, you can purchase an All-Access Pass for $10. This allows you to watch any film in the festival program in any order you wish  with unlimited viewings.
Our SPARKS program continues to be free.

How do I watch films?
To watch the films you purchased:
- Go to the festival page https://torontoyouthshorts.sparqfest.live
- Login with the SAME EMAIL which you used to buy tickets
- Click on the screening block banner (on left side of page) and click WATCH NOW to watch the entire set of films
- If your ticket enables you to watch individual films (All-Access Pass), click on the film you are interested in to watch that film

When can I watch films?
You can start accessing the festival programming on April 20 at 5:00pm EST. The festival will continue for 24 hours a day until April 27 at 11:59pm EST.

What is the best way to watch the films?
We recommend using a computer or laptop with a strong internet connection. The player will adjust quality based on your internet connection strength, similar to how you watch YouTube videos on a browser.

How can I watch the films on my TV?
If you're using Chrome, you can use a Chromecast to cast the screen to your smart TV.
For all other browsers, you can connect a computer to the TV via a HDMI cable.
Sparqfest uses a HTML5 player, similar to how you watch YouTube videos on a web browser. There is no app to watch the films. 


Can I watch the films on my phone?
Theoretically, you can as long as mobile browser can support HTML5 video but it's not recommended. Sparqfest uses a HTML5 player, similar to how you watch YouTube videos on a web browser. There is no app to watch the films. 

Are films only accessible to those in Toronto?
No. The festival selection is accessible to audiences across Canada.

Can my family and friends in the US or overseas watch the films?
Due to various distribution requirements of the content we're showcasing, the festival selection is only accessible to audiences across Canada. 
Email: torontoyouthshorts [at] gmail [dot] com