Tier 2 · FIAPF accredited
Montreal, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
it's a unique festival celebrating wonder, dreams,imagination, magic, fables, fairy tales, poetry, mystical and legendary, comics, the supernatural, manga, vampires, unicorns, fantasy, science fiction, video gaming, storytelling and innovation.
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.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Animated Short at Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC) Montreal.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the jury award for Best Documentary Short at Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC) Montreal.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Live Action Short at Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC) Montreal.
The main submission deadline for Festival du nouveau cinéma is around 31 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Festival du nouveau cinéma costs from USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. Festival du nouveau cinéma can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Festival du nouveau cinéma takes place in Montreal, Canada.
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