Tier 4
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
Blood in the Snow (BITS) is Canada's premier horror and genre film festival, showcasing Canadian horror, sci-fi and genre features plus five distinct short film programmes, with industry panels and networking. It is a Canadian Screen Award qualifying festival.
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.
No premiere requirement. Blood in the Snow Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Blood in the Snow Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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