Alianait Arts Festival: deadline and submission guide

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About Alianait Arts Festival

The Alianait Arts Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts festival in Iqaluit, Nunavut, spotlighting Inuit, circumpolar and Indigenous artists alongside world-class musicians, performers, storytellers, filmmakers and visual artists. Its 2026 edition runs June 18-21 on the theme of Pisiit (traditional Inuit songs).

Awards this festival can qualify you for

CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

Alianait Arts Festival submission FAQ

Does Alianait Arts Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Alianait Arts Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Alianait Arts Festival held?

Alianait Arts Festival takes place in Iqaluit, Canada.

Is Alianait Arts Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Alianait Arts Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Alianait Arts Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

Alianait Arts Festival

About Alianait Arts Festival

Awards this festival can qualify you for

Alianait Arts Festival submission FAQ

Is Alianait Arts Festival right for your film?