Tier 4
Winnipeg, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Canadian International Comedy Film Festival (CICFF) bills itself as Canada's longest-running comedy film festival, showcasing comedy shorts and features in Winnipeg. Award categories include Best Canadian Feature, Best Feature, Best Canadian/International Comedy Short, Rom Com and People's Choice.
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.
The main submission deadline for Canadian International Comedy Film Festival is around 26 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Canadian International Comedy Film Festival costs from USD 18 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Canadian International Comedy Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Canadian International Comedy Film Festival takes place in Winnipeg, Canada.
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