FAVA Fest: deadline and submission guide

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About FAVA Fest

FAVA Fest is the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta's annual celebration of film, video and media art by its membership. The 2026 edition runs March 1-27, 2026 with public pay-what-you-can screenings, workshops, panels and a gala on March 27, including documentaries, narratives, music videos and animation.

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.

FAVA Fest submission FAQ

Does FAVA Fest require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. FAVA Fest accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is FAVA Fest held?

FAVA Fest takes place in Edmonton, Canada.

Is FAVA Fest a scam, or is it legitimate?

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

FAVA Fest

About FAVA Fest

Awards this festival can qualify you for

FAVA Fest submission FAQ

Is FAVA Fest right for your film?