Tier 4
Quebec City, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec (FCVQ) is Quebec City's largest cinema festival, in its 15th edition September 9-13, 2026. It is non-competitive, presenting over 100 films and activities including many free events.
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.
Submitting to Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (FCVQ) costs from CAD 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (FCVQ) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (FCVQ) takes place in Quebec City, Canada.
Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (FCVQ) 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 Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (FCVQ) through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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