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DocTalks Festival and Symposium

Fredericton, Canada

Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Documentaries

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Last verified 25 June 2026

About DocTalks Festival and Symposium

DOCTalks Festival and Symposium is a free hybrid documentary film festival and symposium held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, promoting cross-sector collaborations between documentary filmmakers, researchers, and community organizations.

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.

DocTalks Festival and Symposium submission FAQ

Does DocTalks Festival and Symposium require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. DocTalks Festival and Symposium accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is DocTalks Festival and Symposium held?

DocTalks Festival and Symposium takes place in Fredericton, Canada.

Is DocTalks Festival and Symposium a scam, or is it legitimate?

DocTalks Festival and Symposium 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 DocTalks Festival and Symposium through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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