Cinefranco: deadline and submission guide

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About Cinefranco

Cinefranco is Toronto's international francophone film festival, founded in 1997 by Marcelle Lean and recognized as the most important francophone film festival in Canada. It runs an adult Grand Public festival and a Youth festival; all films screen in original French with English subtitles. The 18th youth edition ran February 17 to March 2, 2026.

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.

Cinefranco submission FAQ

Does Cinefranco require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Cinefranco accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Cinefranco held?

Cinefranco takes place in Toronto, Canada.

Is Cinefranco a scam, or is it legitimate?

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

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About Cinefranco

Awards this festival can qualify you for

Cinefranco submission FAQ

Is Cinefranco right for your film?