Cinefam Film Festival: deadline and submission guide

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About Cinefam Film Festival

CineFAM Annual Film Festival, founded in 2016 by filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, supports bold, original film stories by women and non-binary creators of colour from or based in Canada. 2026 marks its 10th edition. Each year features the CineFAM mixer followed by two nights of screenings in Toronto.

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.

Cinefam Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Cinefam Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Cinefam Film Festival is around 31 January 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Does Cinefam Film Festival require a premiere?

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

Where is Cinefam Film Festival held?

Cinefam Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.

Is Cinefam Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

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

Cinefam Film Festival

About Cinefam Film Festival

Awards this festival can qualify you for

Cinefam Film Festival submission FAQ

Is Cinefam Film Festival right for your film?