Tier 3
Edmonton, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
Our goal remains the same for the past 25 years, which is to connect in a meaningful way, to learn how to be more impactful to the needs of artists and our greater community. We honour the original vision of the Dreamspeakers founders to be a resource for Aboriginal filmmakers,
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
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CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
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CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
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CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
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Submitting to Dreamspeakers International Film Festival costs from USD 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Dreamspeakers International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Dreamspeakers International Film Festival takes place in Edmonton, Canada.
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