The Toronto Jewish Film Foundation produces programming and projects offering the best feature films, documentaries and shorts from Canada and around the world, on themes of Jewish culture and identity.
If you can’t login with your email and password to watch.tjff.com
Make sure you have the right password, otherwise you can reset your password by clicking on “Forgot?“
Make sure you don’t have too many devices connected: A maximum of 6 devices is allowed, but you can easily delete a device by clicking on the gear at the top right of your screen and “Manage Devices“
You can cast festival films to your TV using the Roku app
Video instructions for how to use the TJFF app for Roku: HERE
You can cast festival films to your TV using the Apple TV app
Video instructions for how to use the TJFF app for Apple TV: HERE
You can also AirPlay from most browsers if you have Apple TV by selecting the cast button in the bottom right-hand side of the player.
AirPlay users: Please connect directly from the video. Do not use in screen mirror mode.
Yes. Beginning on May 11th, we will offer tech support by phone from 12noon – 6pm leading up to the Festival and from 12pm – 8pm during the Festival at 416-324-9121.
No. Links to films are only for the ticket holder, and only one user login may be used per film. You may not forward or share the link with others.
| All online films are available according to the festival schedule |
CAN I WATCH THE FILMS AT MY COTTAGE?
Yes, you will be able to watch from your Ontario cottage (subject to wifi/internet availability).
However please remember, your ticket voucher is paired with the WIFI used when you first press play, meaning a film must be completed using the same network.
You will receive an email link with instructions to access the film after purchasing tickets to a screening.
Yes. We have a few short films available with which you can run a test, beginning on May 11th.
All Festival films presented online are accessible to view in Ontario, Canada.
On television:
Using Casting – You can cast festival films to your TV using the Apple TV or Roku apps, AirPlay or a Google Chromecast device
How to use Chromecast: HERE
Video instructions for how to use the TJFF app for Apple TV: HERE
Video instructions for how to use the TJFF app for Roku: HERE
Using an HDMI cable – You can connect your PC desktop/laptop to your television using an HDMI cord. (This may also be done with an Apple computer if you have an HDMI or DisplayPort adapter)
Instructions with pictures: HERE
Video instructions: HERE
AirPlay and Chromecast users: Please connect directly from the video. Do not use in screen mirror mode.
HDMI connection users: iPads and iPhones cannot be used to connect to your television
Please turn off your VPN, if applicable – it can block the viewing of films
Using web browsers on your computer, tablet, smartphone or mobile device:
We recommend Google Chrome or Safari.
How do I use a film voucher code?
Video instructions: HERE
How do I login to an Online All Access Pass?
Video instructions: HERE
We use adaptive bitrate streaming which means the streaming quality will automatically adjust based on your internet speed. If your internet connection is poor or inconsistent you may experience problems during playback. If you’re on wifi, try moving closer to your router.
Use the password reset option on the login page to reset your password. You will need access to the e-mail address you use to log in.
You can Chromecast from a Chrome web browser on PC and Mac computers as well as Android devices by selecting the cast button 
in the bottom right-hand side of the player.
Please note that cast is not available from Iphone and Ipad.
Yes, you can watch content using Chrome on Android 6.0 or later.
Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later. Please note that you must have “Screen Mirroring” turned off for content to play.
You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel-based Macs running OSX 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.