Canada Independent Film Festival: deadline and submission guide

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About Canada Independent Film Festival

The Canada Independent Film Festival is a Montreal independent festival aiming to establish the city as a hub for local and international filmmakers to share global perspectives, with a mission to promote independent film culture and empower minorities. It has 20+ categories including Best Feature, Best Short Film and Best Animation.

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.

Canada Independent Film Festival submission FAQ

Does Canada Independent Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Canada Independent Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Canada Independent Film Festival held?

Canada Independent Film Festival takes place in Montreal, Canada.

Is Canada Independent Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Canada Independent Film 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 Canada Independent Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

Canada Independent Film Festival

About Canada Independent Film Festival

Awards this festival can qualify you for

Canada Independent Film Festival submission FAQ

Is Canada Independent Film Festival right for your film?