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Buffer Festival: deadline and submission guide | Circkit

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Tier 4

Buffer Festival

Toronto, Canada

Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts

Official site

Last verified 25 June 2026

About Buffer Festival

Buffer Festival is an international digital video festival held annually in Toronto, premiering digital-first video projects and bringing acclaimed YouTube and TikTok creators together with audiences and industry over a multi-day event with premieres, red carpets, Q&As and awards.

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.

Buffer Festival submission FAQ

Does Buffer Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Buffer Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Buffer Festival held?

Buffer Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.

Is Buffer Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Buffer 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 Buffer Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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