Tier 4
Montreal, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
South Asian Film Festival of Montreal (SAFFM), presented by the Kabir Centre for Arts & Culture; the only festival of its kind in Quebec, showcasing films focused on South Asia and the South Asian diaspora, many Canadian premieres.
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.
Festival des Films de l'Asie du Sud de Montréal is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
No premiere requirement. Festival des Films de l'Asie du Sud de Montréal accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Festival des Films de l'Asie du Sud de Montréal takes place in Montreal, Canada.
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