Tier 2
Dawson City, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Dawson City International Short Film Festival's (DCISFF) mandate is to promote, exhibit, and disseminate contemporary independent film and media works by regional, national and international emerging and professional artists. We accept films of all genres. We welcome films
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 Dawson City International Short Film Festival is around 1 February 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Dawson City International Short Film Festival costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Dawson City International Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Dawson City International Short Film Festival takes place in Dawson City, Canada.
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